3 - 6 September 2026

71st World Ploughing
Championship

Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia

Organised by HUONO • Hosted under the World Ploughing Organisation

---
Days
--
Hours
--
Minutes
--
Seconds
Register Now View Program

About the Championship

The 71st World Ploughing Championship brings together the world's finest ploughmen and ploughwomen to compete in Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia. This prestigious event combines agricultural tradition, national identity, and international competition.

Organised by HUONO (Croatian Association for Ploughing Competition Organisation), the championship features two competition categories across two days of world-class ploughing.

World Ploughing Organisation About HUONO
WPO HUONO OBŽ Ministarstvo

About Croatia

Discover the beauty and culture of the host nation

Osijek & Baranja

Rich agricultural heritage in eastern Croatia

71st
Edition
2
Competition Days
30+
Countries

Location

All key venues in Osijek-Baranja County

Competition Site

Farm Mitrovac
Braće Radić 13, 31300 Grabovac

22 km from Campus

View on Map
Marshalling Yard

Workshop, security and equipment facilities

Contact: Ivica Prpić • 091/4882-825

View on Map
University Campus

Student Home Lavoslav Ružička
Ul. kralja Petra Svačića 1c, 31000 Osijek

Accommodation, dining & registration

View on Map

The Contest

Two categories, two days of world-class ploughing

Friday, 4th September
Grassland Ploughing

4 Year Alfalfa

  • Soil: Sand 40%, Silt 40%, Clay 20%
  • Ploughing depth: 18-22cm
  • Conventional plot: 20m × 100m
  • Reversible plot: 16/24m × 100m
  • Headland: 15m
Saturday, 5th September
Stubble Ploughing

Wheat Stubble

  • Same soil composition
  • Same ploughing depth: 18-22cm
  • Same plot dimensions
  • Time: 20 min opening + 60 min stop + 160 min ploughing

Pre-Practice & Official Practice

Pre-practice available from 18th August 2026 at €150 per plot (40×50m). Official practice runs Mon 31 Aug – Thu 3 Sep. Each competitor receives 3 sighting poles.

Book Practice

Program

Key dates: 28th August – 6th September 2026

Fri 28 – Sat 29 August
Arrivals & Registration
Arrival of WPO officials, competitors and guests. Check-in at Campus.
Sun 30 August
Tour Day 1 & Competitors Briefing
Official full group tour. Evening: Competitors Briefing and Draw for Practice Plots.
Mon 31 Aug – Thu 3 Sep
Practice Days & Visitor Tours
Official practice at competition site. Visitor tours depart daily. WPO Board meetings.
Wed 2 September
Church Service & Dinner in Baranja
Ecumenical Church Service & Blessing of Trophies at Co-Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.
Thu 3 September
Opening Ceremony & Cairn of Peace
16:30 – 17:30: Opening Ceremony and Unveiling of Cairn of Peace. Draw for Grassland Plots.
Fri 4 September
Grassland Competition
08:15 Parade of Tractors • 09:40 Start • 13:40 Finish. Evening: Day 1 Results.
Sat 5 September
Stubble Competition & Gala Dinner
Competition 08:00–13:40 • 14:30 Closing Ceremony • 19:00 Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner.
Sun 6 September
Departure
Breakfast, packing at Marshalling Yard. Shuttles to Zagreb Airport.
Key Times — Competition Day
  • 06:00 — Breakfast
  • 06:45 — Shuttle to Event Site
  • 08:15 — Parade of Tractors
  • 09:35 — Get Ready
  • 09:40 — Start Opening Split
  • 10:00 — Time Out (Judges inspect)
  • 11:00 — Start Ploughing
  • 13:40 — Finish

Tours & Excursions

Discover the beauty and heritage of Slavonia & Baranja

Day 1 • Sun 30 Aug
Kopački Rit & Baranja Wine

Nature park, Belje Winery & Wine Road, Zmajevac wine heritage cellars.

Day 2 • Mon 31 Aug
Ilok, Vučedol & Vukovar

Ilok wine cellars, Vučedol Culture Museum, Vukovar Water Tower walking tour.

Day 3 • Tue 1 Sep
Đakovo & Našice

Đakovo Cathedral, Lipizzaner Stud Farm, Pejačević Castle, Enosophia Winery.

Day 4 • Wed 2 Sep
Organic Farms & Danube

OPG Zorić, Aljmaš Church, Erdut Winery & largest wooden barrel.

Day 5 • Thu 3 Sep
Tikveš, Kulen & Osijek

Tikveš Castle, Kuća baranjskog kulena, Osijek walking tour & Kopika beach bars.

Full Package includes all 5 days. Half Package includes Day 5 only.

Visitor Packages

Choose the package that suits your schedule

9 Days

Full Package

Sat 29 Aug – Sun 6 Sep

€1,295
per person / double • before 1st July
  • Accommodation at University Campus
  • Full board (B/L/D)
  • 5 days of excursions with bus & guide
  • Opening & Closing Ceremonies
  • 2-day pass to Competition
  • Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
  • Airport shuttle (Zagreb)
  • Visitor handbook

Single room: €1,550 • After 1 Jul: €1,495 / €1,750

Register
5 Days

Half Package

Wed 2 Sep – Sun 6 Sep

€650
per person / double • before 1st July
  • Accommodation at University Campus
  • Full board (B/L/D)
  • 1 day excursion (Thu 3 Sep)
  • 2-day pass to Competition
  • Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
  • Airport shuttle (Zagreb)
  • Visitor handbook

Single room: €800 • After 1 Jul: €750 / €900

Register
Evening Only

Gala Dinner

Sat 5 Sep • 19:00

€150
per person
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Gala Dinner at Business Centre
  • Shuttle from/to Campus

 

Register

Travel & Practical Info

Everything you need to know before your trip

Getting There

Zagreb Airport (278 km) • Osijek Airport
Shuttle service: 29th Aug & 6th Sep

Currency

EUR (Euro)
Cards widely accepted

Weather

20–35°C in August/September
Pack a raincoat & sturdy boots

Electricity

220V, 50Hz
Type E socket (EU standard)

Water

Safe to drink from tap
Free WiFi at Campus

Driving

Drive on right • Seatbelts mandatory
Speed: 130/90/50 km/h • BAC: 0.5‰

Gallery

Photos and videos from Croatia, Slavonia, competition locations and previous championships.

Contact

Get in touch with the organising team

General Enquiries

info@wpc2026.huono.hr

Ivan Krušelj • 099/4970-483

Marshalling Yard

Ivica Prpić • 091/4882-825

Container Unloading

Davor Jozić • 091/4790-499
Before 18th August

Accommodation

Campus: Ivana Herceg Mišković • 091/2206-033

External: Mislav Pavošević • 098/790-187

WPO

Anna Marie McHugh
generalsecretary@worldploughing.org