# Mega Expo del Centro Argentino in Villa María

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mega-expo-del-centro-argentino-in-villa-mara
> Updated: 2026-09-03T21:03:09.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Mega Expo del Centro Argentino (MECA26) opened in Villa María, showcasing 350 stands across the agricultural, industrial, and commercial sectors. The event features discussions on precision agriculture, artificial intelligence, and climate crisis management.

Key activities include a charity auction of a record-breaking 1,000-kilogram cheese, produced to raise funds for local soup kitchens. Additionally, the expo hosts regional competitions, such as the ‘La Jura a Campo de Vacas Lecheras’ dairy herd evaluation and the ‘Mario Bragachini’ Bioenergy and Value-Added Olympiad for secondary schools.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: MECA26 hosts dairy and bioenergy competitions in Villa María

MECA26 in Villa María featured two major regional events: a dairy cow competition won by an Entre Ríos farm and a bioenergy olympiad won by IPEA 222 from San Francisco.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meca26-hosts-dairy-and-bioenergy-competitions-in-villa-mara

### 2026-09-03: Villa María hosts Mega Expo del Centro Argentino

The Mega Expo del Centro Argentino in Villa María features a 1,000-kg cheese auction to benefit local soup kitchens, alongside agricultural and industrial exhibitions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/villa-mara-hosts-mega-expo-del-centro-argentino

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