Welcome to Exhibitor Drop-Off, Collection, and Class Start Time Information

Drop-off and Collection Information for Exhibitors & Competition Entrants

Please ensure you follow the specific guidelines for your category. It is the responsibility of each competitor to arrive in good time for their class. Gate B opens at 7:15am unless otherwise stated. Competition numbers must be collected prior to the start of each class.

Livestock & Animal Entries

• Cattle – Saturday, 14 June
  Gate B opens at 7.15am. Cattle classes begin at 11.00am in all rings.
  → Movement documentation must be completed in the Secretary’s Office and competition numbers collected.

• Ponies – Saturday, 14 June
  Gate B opens at 7.15am. Showing rings start at 10.30am sharp (Working Hunter Ponies begin at 10.00am).
  → Competition numbers available from the Secretary’s Office.

RING Classes for Pony information here

• Horses – Sunday, 15 June
  Gate B opens at 7.15am. Showing rings start at 11.00am sharp.
  → Competition numbers to be collected from the Secretary’s Office.

RING Classes for Horses information here

NOTE: Looking for stabling for Horse / Ponies for the nights or weekend of the Cork Summer Show.

Contact directly Brendan 086-1524226 (10mins from show)  or   Alan 087-7710970 (30mins from Show ) or Roisin 0852321831 (5mins from the show).  

• Sheep – Sunday, 15 June
  Gate B opens at 7.15am. Classes start at 12 noon in all rings.
  → Movement documentation must be completed in the Secretary’s Office and competition numbers collected.

• Pigs – Sunday, 15 June
  Gate B opens at 7.15am. Pig classes begin at 2.00pm.
  → Important: Pigs must be penned before 8.30am on Saturday as no traffic will be permitted on site after this time.
  → Movement documentation must be completed prior to arrival. Competition numbers can be collected from the Chief Steward at the Pig display area.

• Goats – Sunday, 15 June
  Gate B opens at 7.15am. Classes begin at 11.30am.
  → Movement documentation must be completed in the Secretary’s Office and competition numbers collected.

• Poultry – Sunday, 15 June
  Gate B opens at 7.15am. Birds must be in cages inside the Poultry Marquee by 10.00am sharp. Judging begins at 10.30am.
  → Competition numbers available from the Chief Steward. Birds may only be removed from the Poultry Marquee between 5.00pm and 6.30pm.

Indoor & Marquee Exhibits

• Floral Art – Friday, 13 June
  Entry via Main Gate.
  → Staging: 4.00pm–8.00pm (Floral Art Marquee)
  → Judging: Saturday, 8.00am–10.00am
  → Viewing: From 11.00am Saturday
  → Dismantling: Sunday, 5.00pm–6.00pm

• Arts, Crafts & Baking – Friday, 13 June
  Entry via Main Gate.
  → Drop-off: Between 2.30pm–4.30pm
  → Judging: Friday at 5.00pm
  → Collection: Sunday between 5.00pm–7.00pm

• Horticulture – Friday, 13 June
  Entry via Main Gate.
  → Drop-off: Between 4.00pm–8.00pm
  → Collection: Sunday between 5.00pm–7.00pm