This exhibition of livestock, agriculture and industry at La Rural gives an interesting insight into the international agricultural market. The exhibition has taken place annually since 1886, and has over the years developed into a major social event for many of the prosperous ranchers and farmers of Argentina. The exhibition is accompanied by fancy balls, dinners and other events. Argentina's economi woes of the 1990's and early 2000's caused somewhat of a decline in the exhibition's popularity, but it remains a big drawcard for tourists, and is still well-attended by local farmers and breeders, drawing more than 700,000 visitors annually. The showground was built in the 1870's, and while it is most famous for the La Rural exhibition, during the rest of the year it is used for other shows and exhibitions. Activities, such as cattle competitions, take place in the courtyard throughout the day. Traditional arts and crafts are also displayed and sold at the exhibition, and traditional agricultural implements and equipment are put on display. Agriculture and livestock have always been important Argentinean industries and were responsible for a large part of the country's financial growth in the past few centuries.

Venue: La Rural

Date: 19 to 31 July 2012