Israel’s largest agricultural exhibition will return on January 28–29, 2026, at the Central and Northern Arava–Tamar Research and Development Center’s “Yair” Station in Hatzeva, following a two-year hiatus due to the war.
Held in conjunction with Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish festival marking agriculture and the produce of the land, the exhibition will be open to the public free of charge on Wednesday and Thursday.
The two-day event will feature agricultural activity displays, demonstrations of advanced ag-tech innovations, presentations of new vegetable varieties and a farmers’ market, alongside culinary pavilions and food vendors. Guided tours of the Yair Station will be offered free of charge throughout the exhibition.
Organizers said the event is designed for both professionals and families. Children and parents will be able to explore agricultural innovation in the desert, visit the Arava Visitor Center and learn about daily life in the region. The visitor center includes a 3D presentation, an interactive experiential space, greenhouse tours and information on desert agriculture, rural tourism and new varieties of fruits, vegetables and flowers.
The exhibition will span approximately 20 dunams and host more than 100 companies showcasing developments in agriculture, water technologies, environmental quality, solar energy, gardening equipment, off-road vehicles and plant varieties, including herbs, flowers and produce. A pavilion dedicated to foreign students will also be featured, highlighting cultures from several countries.
On Wednesday evening, January 28, a performance by the band Girafot will take place at the conclusion of the first day of the exhibition. Admission to the concert will require a paid ticket.
Admission to the exhibition itself is free. Additional information is available through the Central and Northern Arava–Tamar R&D Center at 052-4260798 or at aravaopenday.co.il