Ag Day
Ag Day returns on April 25, 2026!
Ag Day is a decades-old University of Delaware tradition, drawing thousands to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) each April. Community members enjoy more than 50 attractions, demonstrations, exhibits, and educational activities designed to showcase the wide world of agriculture and natural resources. Ag Day also includes live performances, plant sales, a diverse food court, and a range of experiences for every age.
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Become a sponsor or exhibitor
Sponsorship levels
| Level | Gold* | Silver* | Bronze |
| Cost | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 |
| Welcome Tent Space | ✔ | ||
| Sell and/or Exhibit | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Promotion in All Ag Day Marketing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
*Gold and Silver levels include tables, chairs, water access, and electric as needed, as well as waived exhibitor sales fee
Exhibitor Types
| Exhibitor Type | CANR & Cooperative Extension Exhibitors | All Other Exhibitors |
| Exhibiting Only | $0 | $30 |
| Non-Food Sales | $0 | $50 |
| Food Sales | $100 | $100 |
All types include one 8' table and 2 chairs (additional tables and chairs require an additional fee).
Attend Ag Day 2026
Free to attend, including parking!
Parking is available off of South College Avenue in the UD Ice Arena and Field House lots, as well as in the north and south parking lots of the STAR Health Sciences Complex. Overflow parking is also available at the DART/SEPTA lot.
Handicapped parking (tag or plate must be displayed) is available in the northernmost area of the ice arena lot.
Please use crosswalks!
Additional details coming soon!
UD Botanic Gardens 34th Annual Benefit Plant Sale
Highlighting Viburnum and Penstemon as our featured plant genera. Explore more than 500 unique plant varieties, including trees, shrubs, perennials, houseplants, herbs, and veggies. Every purchase directly supports the continued growth and care of our gardens.
Thank you for helping us thrive!
Our community's favorite UD event
Ag Day is an opportunity for the community to learn about agriculture, conservation and incredible research that’s happening here at UD and impacts their lives.
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
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Ag Day | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | University of Delaware 
A Look Back at Ag Day 2025...
2025 Demo and Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30–10:50 a.m. | Puppy Raisers of UD | Animal Science Stage #26 |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cockroach Races | Map Location #9 |
| 11:00–11:20 a.m. | Sheep Shearing Demo | Animal Science Stage #26 |
| 11:25–11:40 a.m. | Collar Scholars Demo | “Helping Paws” Dog Stage #19 |
| 12:00–12:20 p.m. | Dairy Calves Demo | Animal Science Stage #26 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Alpha Gamma Rho vs. Sigma Alpha Ice Cream Eating Competition | Entertainment Stage #5 |
| 12:30 p.m. | Faculty vs. Students Ice Cream Eating Competition | Entertainment Stage #5 |
| 12:30 p.m. | Cockroach Races | Map Location #9 |
| 1:00–1:20 p.m. | Sheep Shearing Demo | Animal Science Stage #26 |
| 1:05–1:25 p.m. | UD Entomology Club’s Bug Showcase | “Helping Paws” Dog Stage #19 |
| 1:30–1:50 p.m. | Guiding Eyes Demo | “Helping Paws” Dog Stage #19 |
| 1:55–2:15 p.m. | Raffle (Hosted by Alpha Zeta) | Entertainment Stage #5 |
| 2:20–2:40 p.m. | Raffle (Hosted by Sigma Alpha) | Entertainment Stage #5 |
| 2:30 p.m. | Cockroach Races | Map Location #9 |
Agriculture College Council (AgCC)
Alpha Gamma Rho
Alpha Zeta
Animal Science Club
Applied Economics Student Association
Bartlett Tree Experts
Beekeeping Club
Blessing Greenhouses & Compost Facility, Inc.
Blossabilities / Happy Healthy Eaters
Blue Hen Birding
CANR Sustainability Committee
Center for Experimental and Applied Economics
Center for Human Research Coordination
Cheyla's Rescue Foundation
Citizens' Climate Lobby of Delaware
Coastal Resilience Design Studio
Collar Scholars at UD
Collegiate 4-H
Collegiate FFA
Crossan Kettle Corn
Delaware American Turkish Friendship Association
Delaware Farm Bureau
Delaware Indoor Agriculture Lab
Delaware Invasive Species Council
Delaware Master Gardeners
Delaware Master Naturalist Program
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science
Delaware Solid Waste Authority
Delaware Veterinary Dental Practice
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
DNREC—Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
DNREC—Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program
ENWE Aeroecology Program
Extension Health and Well-Being
Fair Hill Nature Center
Farm Insurance - KB Agency
First State Urgent Vet
Flower Show Club
Food Marketing Club/NAMA
Food Science Club
Guiding Eyes for the Blind at UD
Hydroponics Club
Iron Hill Museum & Science Center / Hartly Meadows
Jasmine Sablan—Equestrian Properties Specialist
LOAD Robotics
Mar-Del Watermelon Association
MiniLeaf
New Castle County 4-H
New Castle County 4-H Leaders Association
New Castle County 4-H Prevention Education
Newark Natural Foods
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Perdue Farms
Pine Hill Farms
Plastic Free Delaware
Plum Creations
POWER, People for Offshore Wind Energy Resources
Pre-Veterinary Club
Puppy Raisers of UD (PRoUD)
Ramsey's Farm
Randalia Bee Hives
Red Tail Restoration and Land Management
SavATree Tree Care
Sierra Club Delaware Chapter
Sigma Alpha—Professional Agricultural Sorority
Sit Means Sit Dog Training
Sodexo: A Global Leader in Sustainable Food
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research
UD Climate Fellows and Climate Change Hub
UD Entomology Club
UD Environmental Health & Safety Stormwater
UD Fresh to You
UD Horticulture Club
UD Landscape Architecture
UD Plant Diagnostic Clinic
UD Poultry Extension
UD Soil Testing Program
UD Sportsman's Lunch
UD Wildlife Society
UDairy Creamery
Water is Life Kenya
WILK-TEC
WVUD
Entertainment Stage
Info coming soon!
Demonstrations
Info coming soon!
Get ready for University of Delaware Ag Day 2025!: youtube.com/watch?v=fHxB3tH4odE