The County Antrim Agricultural Association welcome you to their website. Here you will find details of the 2010 show with schedules and entry forms for downloading as soon as they become available, photos of lasts years events and regular updates.
BALLYMENA SHOW 2010 – PRESS RELEASE
Come and see what is on offer at Ballymena Show on Saturday 29th May (Horses only on Friday 28th May – Trade Stands NOT OPEN). The Committee have been working hard to ensure a good day out will be had by all, whether you are an Exhibitor taking part in the competitions for Horses, Ponies, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Poultry and Crafts, or if you are a visitor to watch the Judging and check out the Trade Stands with Cosmetics, Painting, Ceramics, Health Products, Baking, Jewellery, Handbags, Cars, Machinery, Garden Equipment, Books, Horticulture – to name but a few.
Try the delights of Toasted Waffles, Crepes, Donuts, Honeycomb, Candy Floss, Ice-cream, Hog Roast as well as free range Bacon Butties & Hot Dogs. Test your skills at Archery and Air Rifle Shooting while the Young Farmers have fun and games to win prize money for charity – lots of water will be involved. Get your body checked over for Blood Pressure, Diabetes and BMI at the Lloyds Pharmacy stand or why not try your hand at Stock Judging in this fun competition with all proceeds going to Kawaha Goat Project. Watch the Young Handlers being put through their paces in controlling the animals – entries taken on day.
The rural community was recently described by the Irish President, as the ‘Absolute Backbone of Ireland’ and it is wonderful to bring the Country to the Town in Ballymena, offering the opportunity to build business links and show off the best of our livestock and crafts to the general public.
Changes in Horse Section: - Friday 28th May - HORSE SHOW (except Clydesdales) - note that Trade Stands will not be open
Friday 28th May will commence with Horse Jumping at 9.30am and Horse Showing classes from 1.00pm including the prestigious RDS Breeders Championship Qualifier. New for this year is a class for ex race horses with prizes sponsored by Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen. Tickets will be on sale for a ballot to raise money in support of the rehabilitation of these animals once their career has ended. Unfortunately Northern Ireland does not have an official rehabilitation centre but the famous Moscow Flyer Centre is available in the Republic of Ireland. The horse parade on Friday will be led by a pair of Fresian horses with a cart, kindly supplied by Mr George Fawcett – watch the high stepping action of this ancient breed of horses.
Mounted & Pony Club Games: -
Children and young adults will be taking part in these team games on Friday 28th May from 4.30pm onwards. Teams will be racing against the clock, around obstacles, mounting and dismounting at top speeds.
Saturday 29th May 2010 – Main day of show
Trade stands open from 9.00am with Poultry, Home Industries, Floral Art and Amusements open all day. Ponyjumping and sheep classes will commence from 9.30am with cattle, clydesdales and pony showing from 10.00am. Shearing will start at 12.30pm with finals around 4.00pm. The ever popular YFC competitions will start from 12.30pm with 'Fun and Games' for charity and the Tractor Handling & Jeep Challenge will follow the Cattle championship. Contact Show Secretary on 028 2565 2666
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DRESS TO IMPRESS
Vouchers courtesy of Wallaces of Church Street and David Bellingham Menswear will
be awarded to the most appropriately dressed man and woman – so check the weather forecast before you leave for the Show on Saturday morning and impress the Judges.
BEST SHOW PHOTO
Bring your cameras on the day and you could win a voucher for a Portrait worth £350 kindly sponsored by Portfolio, Ballymena. Photographs must be submitted to the show office by the end of June 2010 along with name, address and telephone number of person who has taken the photograph and will be judged by Portfolio for the Best Show Photo or email photo to
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PET SHOW
Bring along your pets and win prizes sponsored by Jollyes Pet Store, Ballymena. Classes include – Most Adorable Puppy (6-12mths old) – Happiest Wagging Tail Dog – Cuddliest Pet Rabbit – Most Original Fancy Dressed Pet & Best Groomed Pet. Entries will be taken from 1.30pm, while a pet farm will be on display all day Saturday.
Woolley Pigs
This is not a joke as a pair of these Mangalitza Pigs will be on display courtesy of Mr Robert Boyle from Millisle. These originate from Austria/Hungary and hopefully they will have had a visit to the hairdressers to get their curls set before attending Ballymena Show.
Artist Blacksmith
Local Artist Blacksmith, Aaron Leach from Islandmagee will be demonstrating his skills, having gained a degree in Artist Blacksmithing. Aaron forges iron, brass, bronze and copper in a coal forge using a hammer, anvil and various traditional tools, making both traditional blacksmithing items as well as contemporary art work.
Mid-Antrim Road Race Launch
On display will be a variety of Classic and Racing Bikes to officially launce 2010 Mid-Antrim 150 Road Race. In attendance will be local dignatories and riders to chat to the public about their experience in this thrilling sport.
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE 2010 SHOW PAPER
FOR PRICING AND TO BOOK YOUR ADVERT
CALL 028 2500 2000
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