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 

FL1: Inspired by the Season (Novice)
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
Celtic Stick Makers
Training Demo
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Educational Zone
Celtic Stick Makers Zone
FL2: Hot Summer (Intermediate)
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
FL4: Breaking the Mould (Open)
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
FL5: Living in Harmony (Open)
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
FL7: As You Like It (Imposed Class) - 6 spaces only
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
HO1: 1 Stem of HT Rose
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Flowers & Plants
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
HO2: 3 Stems of Floribunda Roses
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Flowers & Plants
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
FL10: Best Use of Garden Plant Material
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
FL9: Best Use of Texture
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
FL8: Best Use of Colour
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
HO10: Window Box
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Flowers & Plants
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
HO9: Indoor Flowering Pot Plant
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Flowers & Plants
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
FL7: The Peoples Choice Award
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
FL6: Aura of Mystique (Open)
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
HO8: 3 Succulents
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Flowers & Plants
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
HO7: 3 Stems of Variegated Shrub Foliage
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Flowers & Plants
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
HO6: 3 Stems of Conifer
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Flowers & Plants
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
FL11: Best In Show - Floral Art Exhibit
Floral Art
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
HO5: 6 Stems Herbaceous Flowers
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Flowers & Plants
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
HO4: 4 Stems of Hosta
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Flowers & Plants
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
HO3: Vase of Mixed Garden Flowers
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Flowers & Plants
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Floral Art & Horticulture Marque
Agri Aware Farmyard - Milking Demonstration
11:00
Sat 20th Jun
Educational Zone
Agri Aware Farm
BOG JAZZ  - Explorations of Sliabh Luachra music through the medium of guitar and drums.
Main Stage
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Music Zone
Main Stage
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
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
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
CA03: Dairy Young Stockperson Championship
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Young Showmanship Classes
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA02: Intermediate Young Dairy Stockperson, 13 - 17 years old.
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Young Showmanship Classes
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
CA06: Beef Young Stockperson Championship.
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Young Showmanship Classes
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
VI1: Vintage Car - Saturday
Vintage Vehicles (1995 or earlier)
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Vintage Area
VI2: Vintage Car - Sunday
Vintage Vehicles (1995 or earlier)
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Vintage Area
VI3: Vintage Tractor - Saturday
Vintage Vehicles (1995 or earlier)
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Vintage Area
VI4: Vintage Tractor - Sunday
Vintage Vehicles (1995 or earlier)
11:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Vintage Area
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
Equestrian
Equine Rings
Agri Aware Farmyard - Shearing Demonstration
12:00
Sat 20th Jun
Educational Zone
Agri Aware Farm
Festival opening & Blessing on Main stage
Music Zone
12:15
Sat 20th Jun
Music Zone
Music Zone
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CA100: Champion & Reserve Champion Aberdeen Angus
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
CA16: Champion & Reserve Champion Dairy Shorthorn
Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Dairy Shorthorn
12:30
Sat 20th Jun
Cork Summer Show Competitions
Livestock Zone - Cattle Rings
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
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
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