The Ardara Agricultural Show is just around the corner

Exhibitors who are planning in taking part in the various classes on offer must submit online entries by midnight on Sunday night, July 28

placeholder image — Exhibitors who are planning in taking part in the various classes on offer must submit online entries by midnight on Sunday night, July 28

Established in 1905, this historic event attracts thousands of visitors each year to celebrate the traditions of rural Ireland, its people, and their way of life

The Ardara Agricultural Show returns on Saturday, August 10.

Established in 1905, this historic event attracts thousands of visitors each year to celebrate the traditions of rural Ireland, its people, and their way of life.

"We are thrilled that Ardara Distillery, home of Sliabh Liag Distillers, is our main sponsor again this year," chairman of the Ardara Agricultural Show Michael Molloy said. "It's very fitting that this esteemed company is built on what will always be known as 'The Show Field,' our home for many years. We look forward to continuing this partnership for many years to come”.

This year, the Ardara Show has embraced the digital age with online entries, significantly boosting competition participation.

Exhibitors who are planning in taking part in the various classes on offer must submit online entries by midnight on Sunday night, July 28, at the Ardara Show website.

This family event features a fantastic family day out with live entertainment for kids and adults and an endless list of competitions and displays, its success is thanks to the thousands of visitors who attend each year and has developed as a must on everyone’s social calendar.

There will be so many sights and sounds to see and hear at the 2024 Ardara Agricultural Show, with a range of attractions for the whole family with plenty of free entertainment for all the family. Livestock take centre stage at the judging of Local, National and Championship livestock competitions, as well as the ever-popular dog show.

The Giant Marquee will showcase over a thousand entries in highly anticipated competitions, featuring categories such as vegetables, baking, flowers, jam making, arts and crafts, knitting, crochet, photography, painting, and children’s sections. It's truly a spectacular sight and boasts one of the finest displays in the country.

The show will host a range of trade stands and of course, no agricultural show would be complete without the traditional, age-old farming displays.

Attendees will be glad to see the return of favourites like the Vintage Show from our friends at Mid-West Donegal, McCormack’s Fun Fair, Artisan Market, Marquee, Fun Dog Show and Children’s Sports. There will be live music providing the soundtrack for the day with a fully licensed bar opening after the judging with Music from Stephen Bennett and free Children’s Entertainment with Magic Shows from the Kids Comedy Magic Show Tour.

To tantalise your taste buds a Food Court will be available in the GAA Clubhouse with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks available, something for everyone. Parking will be available on the grounds and all around the town and there will be Park and Ride buses in place from designated areas that will be well signposted. Show Dance on Show night will be in the Marquee with Duck Street Jam Band, a night not to be missed.