Programme for Event Cork Summer Show 2026

 

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Doors open 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Sensory Hours 9am - 11am Saturday and Sunday 

CA05Q: The All Ireland Intermediate Young stockperson Championship Qualifier, 13 -17 years old
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Young Showmanship Classes
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA01: Dairy Young stock person between the age of 8 and 12 years
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Young Showmanship Classes
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA04: Beef Young stockperson between the age of 8 and 12 years
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Young Showmanship Classes
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
Tug Of War
National Championships
12:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
UCC Agricultural Science and Applied Plant Biology
Information Sessions
12:00
Sat 20th Jun
Educational Zone
Behind the Agri Equipment
Nourish to Flourish
Chef Demo
12:00
Sat 20th Jun
Agri Aware - Food for Thought Marquee
Agri Aware - Food For Though Marquee
Floral Art Demonstration by members of AOIFA
Floral Art & Horticulture Zone
12:00
Sat 20th Jun
Floral Art & Horticulture
Floral Art & Horticulture Marquee
Dressage Demo with Sue Smallman, Irish Grand Prix rider and Emily-Kate, Irish U25 Champion.
12:00
Sat 20th Jun
Livestock
Equine Rings
Agri Aware Farmyard - Shearing Demonstration
12:00
Sat 20th Jun
Agri Aware - Farmyard
Agri Aware Farm
Pet Dog Show Competitions and Showing
12:00
Sat 20th Jun
Livestock
Pet Dog Zone
Festival opening & Blessing on Main stage
Music Zone
12:15
Sat 20th Jun
Music Zone
Music Zone
CA96: The Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club, 2026 "Autumn" Bull Calf of the Year Competition
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Pedigree Aberdeen Angus
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
UCC Agricultural Science and Applied Plant Biology
Information Sessions
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Educational Zone
Behind the Agri Equipment
All Things Pigs
Panel Discussion
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Agri Aware - Food for Thought Marquee
Agri Aware - Food For Though Marquee
CAPTAIN C MAN (family fun)
Main Stage
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Kids Entertainment
Main Stage
CA97: Senior Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull, born before 31 Aug 2024
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Pedigree Aberdeen Angus
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA90: The 2026 Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club, "Spring" Heifer Calf,
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Pedigree Aberdeen Angus
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA95: The Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club, 2026 "Spring" Bull Calf of the Year Competition
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Pedigree Aberdeen Angus
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA10: Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn Bull Calf born on or after 1 September 2025
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Dairy Shorthorn
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA11: Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn Heifer Calf born on or after 1 September 2025
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Dairy Shorthorn
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA12: Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn Heifer not in milk born between 1 January 2023 & 31 August 2025
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Dairy Shorthorn
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA13: Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn Registered Heifer, in milk
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Dairy Shorthorn
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA14: Pedigree or Non-Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn Cow, in milk, having had two or more calves
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Dairy Shorthorn
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA15: Best pair of Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn (either sex) owned by exhibitor
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Dairy Shorthorn
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA16: Champion & Reserve Champion Dairy Shorthorn
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Dairy Shorthorn
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA94: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull born on or after 1 Jan 2025
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Pedigree Aberdeen Angus
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA91: The 2026 Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club, "Autumn" Heifer
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Pedigree Aberdeen Angus
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA100: Champion & Reserve Champion Aberdeen Angus
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Pedigree Aberdeen Angus
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA98: Pair of Pedigree Aberdeen Angus (either sex) owned by exhibitor
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Pedigree Aberdeen Angus
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA93: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Cow, in milk or in calf, with or without natural born calf at foot.
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Pedigree Aberdeen Angus
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA92: Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer born between 1 September 2024 & 31 August 2025
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Pedigree Aberdeen Angus
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
Irish Produce meets Indian Flavour
Chef Demo
13:00
Sat 20th Jun
Agri Aware - Food for Thought Marquee
Agri Aware - Food For Though Marquee
UCC Agricultural Science and Applied Plant Biology
Information Sessions
13:00
Sat 20th Jun
Educational Zone
Behind the Agri Equipment
Q&A - Sean Egan - National Vegetable Society, Ireland - Preparations for the Show
Floral Art & Horticulture Zone
13:00
Sat 20th Jun
Floral Art & Horticulture
Floral Art & Horticulture Marquee
The SWIFT SHOW - Irelands Ultimate Taylor Swift tribute band
Main Stage
13:00
Sat 20th Jun
Music Zone
Main Stage
Traditional Flax and Linen-Making Demonstrations
Arts, Crafts & Baking Marquee
13:00
Sat 20th Jun
Art Crafts and Baking Marquee
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Enriching Irish Grasslands
Panel Discussion
13:30
Sat 20th Jun
Agri Aware - Food for Thought Marquee
Agri Aware - Food For Though Marquee
Tug of war
Promotional Tug of War Event
14:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Eat Well, Feel Well
Chef Demo
14:00
Sat 20th Jun
Agri Aware - Food for Thought Marquee
Agri Aware - Food For Though Marquee
UCC Agricultural Science and Applied Plant Biology
Information Sessions
14:00
Sat 20th Jun
Educational Zone
Behind the Agri Equipment
Floral Art Demonstration by members of AOIFA
Floral Art & Horticulture Zone
14:00
Sat 20th Jun
Floral Art & Horticulture
Floral Art & Horticulture Marquee
Agri Aware Farmyard - Shearing Demonstration
14:00
Sat 20th Jun
Agri Aware - Farmyard
Agri Aware Farm
DJ Jim x Comet
Main Stage
14:00
Sat 20th Jun
Music Zone
Main Stage
Pet Dog Show
14:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Celtic Stick Makers
Training Demo
14:00
Sat 20th Jun
Educational Zone
Celtic Stick Makers Zone
Breeding Better Herds
Panel Discussion
14:30
Sat 20th Jun
Agri Aware - Food for Thought Marquee
Agri Aware - Food For Though Marquee
UCC Agricultural Science and Applied Plant Biology
Information Sessions
14:30
Sat 20th Jun
Educational Zone
Behind the Agri Equipment
Trunk of tricks by Tallest Smallest Theatre (Puppet show)
Main Stage
14:30
Sat 20th Jun
Kids Entertainment
Main Stage
Quick, Easy, Saucy Summer
Chef Demo
15:00
Sat 20th Jun
Agri Aware - Food for Thought Marquee
Agri Aware - Food For Though Marquee
Margaret Prendergast & Raymond Higgins - National Vegetable Society, Ireland - Behind the Scenes of Judging
Floral Art & Horticulture Zone
15:00
Sat 20th Jun
Floral Art & Horticulture
Floral Art & Horticulture Marquee
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