Lurgan Show promises enjoyable day for all the family
Lurgan Show will take place on Saturday June 1, with organisers and volunteers looking forward to a full day of classes and family fun.
The show will be held in Lurgan Park by kind permission of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.
The beef cattle lines will see numerous breeds in the rings from native and continental breeds. Dairy cattle are entered for the show with dairy young handlers encouraged to come forward to showcase their talent for the future.
Up on 400 sheep will be on display. The Dutch Spotted breed will be at Lurgan Show for the first time. The Ulster Wool Group are sponsoring the new fleece competition.
The traditional poultry classes are back this year and there are two new rabbit and cavies sections with a high number of entries in each.
The pygmy goat section in cooperation with the Northern Ireland Pygmy Goat Club, as well as the large goat breeds classes have entries in pedigree and non-pedigree competitions.
The classes in the equine lines are a must watch on the day, with carriage driving and ridden horses on show. Donkeys will also be in attendance.
The home industries section returns to a marquee in the park. The Food Heartland will allow producers to showcase the best food they have to offer alongside live cooking demonstrations.
The vintage and customised vehicle owners displaying their vehicle should will enter the showgrounds via the Windsor Avenue entrance.
There are 15 dog classes sponsored by Lurgan Veterinary Clinic. There are Affinity Vet pet classes for any other pet. Pet entries are accepted on the day so do not hesitate to bring any furry friends along.
The show is indebted to the sponsors whose support goes in to making it such a success.
The chosen charity for this year is OG Cancer NI with all donations helping to specifically support patients and families affected by oesophago-gastric cancer.
The show is open 9am-5pm. Admission charges are £10 per adult, £8 for Senior citizens/under16/YFC Members and under-fives can attend the show for free. There is free limited showgrounds parking.
Visit www.lurganshow.co.uk for more details or follow Lurgan Show on Facebook and X. An enjoyable day out is sure to be had.