Show Programme 2026
Friday July 24th
Any non-perishable exhibits can be dropped off at the marquee in the show field between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday
Saturday July 25th (Show Day)
8:00am Showgrounds opens for admission of exhibits
9:00am Dog entries taken from now until 10am
10:30am Goat judging starts
10:30am Sheep judging starts
10:30am All horse judging commences
11:00am Cattle judging starts
11:00am MidWest broadcasting live from the field all day, call in for the chat!
12:00pm Dog Show begins
12:00pm Moffatt School of Irish Dancing with performances from the World Champion winners
12:30pm Official Show Opening with Noel Mullins (formly of the Irish Field)
1:00pm Robert Padden providing music for the field all day
1:30pm Jiving competition for adults
2:00pm Bonny Baby
2:00pm Childrens Relay Race
2:30pm Tug of War competition
4:00pm Lunging commences
4:30pm Donkey Derby
6.00pm The amazing Shane Ruane kicks off the evening entertainment.
9:00pm The mighty Paddy Garvin sings us into the night in the Marquee.
Glamorous Granny & Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Gentleman will be chosen at 4:00 p.m.
Dog Entries, Bonny Baby, Jiving, Tug of War, Donkey Derby and Lunging can all be entered on the day.
All times are approximate and subject to change based on entries, weather conditions etc.
It is the exhibitor's responsibility to be on time.