Antrim Show

05/06/2026

🚨🚨 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪! 🚨🚨

We are excited to share that entries to the 2026 Antrim Show are now officially open!

𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙤-𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣😉 link to enter below:
https://shorturl.at/T6nJb

04/06/2026

We’re delighted to be the Charity of the Year for this year’s Antrim Show! 💜

Come and visit our incredible Ballymena Support Group at Shane’s Castle on Saturday 25th July and find out how you can support local children and families cared for by NI Children’s Hospice.

We’re also looking for volunteers to help between 1pm-5pm on the day. If you’d like to get involved, email [email protected].

📍 Shane’s Castle
📅 Saturday 25th July

Ballymena NI Hospice Support Group | Northern Ireland Hospice

01/06/2026

🧁🧵Home Industries Launch Night🥚💐

On Tuesday night, we celebrated our Home Industries Launch Night, and we are delighted to say it was a tremendous success.

We extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their continued support and to the stewards for all their help and hard work at the Show each year. Yvonne Carson was the guest speaker at the Launch night and gave an informative talk about Rural Health and Wellbeing.

We are also grateful to St Saviour’s Church in Kells for the use of their hall, and to YewTree Butchery & deli in Antrim for providing the delicious sandwiches. We would also like to thank Antrim Floral Art Group for the flowers. 💐

❤️Shout out to our Home Industries sponsors listed below:

Apperley's
Ballygarvey Eggs, Ballymena
B Craig & Co Ballyclare
Coleman's Garden Centre Templepatrick
The Barn at Country Cake Designs
Desi Mills, Agricultural Engineer
McKervill Neilly Solicitors, Ballymena
Randalstown Dental Clinic
S E McKay & Son Ltd
Stephen Caldwell Photography
W G Crawford joinery
Woodbank House Vintage Tearoom
Logans Funeral Services, Ahoghill & Randalstown
Mortons Flour

29/05/2026

⏰The countdown to Antrim Show is officially ON!

👏🏼Massive thanks to our sponsors and young farmer club reps for joining us at the Rosspark Hotel on Tuesday.

Check out the photos… see a familiar face? Tag them and spread the excitement!

And keep watching this space — entries and tickets are opening VERY soon, and you won’t want to miss it.

Fane Valley Group
Danske Bank
Bank of Ireland
Thompsons Feeding Innovation
Agri-King Ltd
Lakeland Dairies
Moores Animal Feeds
United Feeds
A I Services Northern Ireland
Sloan Animal Bedding
Ulster Bank Northern Ireland
Foyle Food
George Hamilton Machinery
William Ward & Sons
Laurel View Equestrian Centre
Oldstone Charolais Herd
Ernest Hall Menswear & Dress Hire
W D Meats
Ross Farm, Home & Building Supplies
Greenmount Country Stores
N.I Horse finder
Giraffe car sales
Beatty Fuels & Farm Supplies Antrim
Hollybrook Sports Cars Ltd
John Gray & son
Made by Millar
Kilwaughter Lime
Nfu Mutual Crumlin
Steeles Ballymena
Half Way House
Wilsons Fireplaces
Trevor Clarke MLA
Northern Ireland Children's Hospice
Jalex
J a McClelland & Sons
Swift Shift Removals Ltd
W S Dennison
GDF Construction
N & P Tyres
Agritec
NFU Mutual Ballyclare
Evolve Credit Union
Country estates
Cranswick
Fergus Crowch
Firmount Vets Antrim
Frank Warwick General Merchants
Islandbawn Stores, Building & DIY Supplies
Nigel Hamill
Ollardale Ballyclare
Robert A Duncan
Robin Rainey and Sons Limited
Stirling frames
T H Duffin
AK Off-road
Dennison JCB

22/04/2026

Our Show Secretary, Kelly McConnell and Directors Trevor Smyth and Victoria Minford visited Thompsons Mill this morning for the launch of the NISA/Thompsons Dairy Cow Champion 2026. We are looking forward to hosting the final at Antrim Show 25th July ☺️ 🐄

27/03/2026

⚜️𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐆𝐌⚜️

Last night at our Annual General Meeting the Office Bearers positions for the Society elected for the 2026/27 season were:

🎖️𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧 ~ Mrs Marlene Watt
🎖️𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 ~ Mr James Clements
🎖️𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 ~ Mrs Rosemary McAllister
🎖️𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 ~ Mr David Crawford

Congratulations to all who have taken up their new positions, and we look forward to another successful year ahead!

21/03/2026

🐄🐑🐎Antrim Agricultural Society – AGM Invitation 🐄🐑🐎

Our Annual General Meeting is just around the corner, and we’d love to see you there!

📅 Thursday 26th March 2026
🕗 8:00pm
📍 The Carriage Rooms, Shanes Castle Estate, Antrim

Join us for an evening of updates, discussion, and community spirit as we review the past year and look ahead to an exciting 2026. The agenda includes society reports, election of officers, a presentation to our 2025 charity, and a special guest speaker from Air Ambulance NI.

✨ New members are very welcome, so feel free to bring along anyone interested in joining our society.

A quick reminder: 2026 membership fees are now due, and updated terms & conditions will be presented at the AGM. Membership forms will be available on the night.

And don’t forget to save the date for this year’s Antrim Show:
🎉 Saturday 25th July 2026 – Shanes Castle Estate

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM and kicking off another fantastic year together!

01/03/2026

🚨🚨Final Call For Tender Applications🚨🚨

Tender applications for the 2026 Antrim Show close Monday 2nd of March at 5pm.

If you haven’t submitted yet, now’s the time!

Application info available on our website or email [email protected]

16/02/2026

📢 CALLING ALL TRADERS & SUPPLIERS! 🎡

The countdown to the Antrim Show 2026 has officially begun, and the gates are opening early for our local business community. If you want to get your brand in front of thousands, now is the time to move!

🐣Early Bird Trade Applications – NOW OPEN!

Secure your pitch at the best possible price. Whether you sell handmade crafts, local produce, or agricultural machinery, our Early Bird rates are designed to help you hit the ground running and Save on your site fees before prices increase.

🍟Tender Opportunities – NOW OPEN! 📝

We are looking for reliable partners and service providers to help us make 2026 our best year yet. We are currently accepting tenders for:

- Catering
- Event Services & Infrastructure
- Security
- Marquees
- Ice cream vans

Don't Miss Out! Spaces fill up incredibly fast every year. Head over to our website to download your application packs and tender documents today:

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30/01/2026

🚜 Trade Applications for Antrim Show 2026 are officially OPEN! 🌾

Do you want to get your business in front of thousands of visitors this summer? Whether you're all about agricultural tech, artisan food, or handmade crafts, the Antrim Show is the place to be.

Secure your spot now and take advantage of our Early Bird Rate!

✨ Why exhibit with us?
• Massive Exposure: Connect with a diverse audience from across the province.
• Prime Locations: Choose from a variety of pitch sizes to suit your brand.
• Networking: Join a community of local innovators and industry leaders.

🎟️ The Early Bird Catches the Discount!
Book your trade stand today and save 10% on your application fee. Don’t wait—this offer is for a limited time only!

🔗 Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/Trade-stand-application

📢 Spread the Word!
Who do you want to see at the show this year? Tag your favorite local businesses, food trucks, or craft makers in the comments below! 👇