A great family fun day out
The 70th Cappamore Show will take place on Saturday, August 15, with plenty of entertainment lined up for all the family to enjoy.
The lead music act on show day will be Jimmy Buckley and his band commencing at 2pm as part of the Field Fest music and dancing - bring your dancing shoes!
There will be a host of free-of-charge children’s entertainment, including face painting, pets' corner (featuring a large selection of rare and exotic animals, and farmyard animals), bouncy castles, and a magician, all right at the heart of the field.
Other entertainment will include food, craft, small business marquees and stands displaying goods for sale and/or information.
There will also be side shows featuring Water Zorbs, Pauline Hynan Dancers displaying their talents.
Look out also for the archery display, Murroe Scouts demonstrations, Doon Men’s Shed display, Clydesdale Mare and Foal, Droimeann Cattle display. Irish Maols and Dexters will also be on display, along with sheepdog trials/demonstrations and a blacksmith demonstration.
ANIMAL SHOWING
Over 70 classes on show with nine different breeds and commercials over six rings.
Special features: Limousine Breeding Heifer Final; South Western Simmental Club Championships; Bonny Baby Calf of the Year; GVM All Ireland Beef Championship - €2000 prize fund; Angus Calf Qualifiers; Continental Breeding Heifer.
There will also be over 40 showing classes for horses, mares and foals, and pony classes catering for IPS members and non-members. The show jumping is always a great centre of excitement on Show Day.
And there will be a pet dog show with 14 classes available to cater for man’s best friend. Many interesting, fun classes, including class-six legs and the best dog and owner! There will be special classes for children and four qualifiers - including the All-Ireland Gundog Championship and the All-Ireland Irish Native Breed Dog Championship, as well as the trophy for the Champion of the Show.
And, back again following the success of last year, goat classes and showing.
FOOD AND CRAFTS
This year's show will feature numerous agricultural produce/fruit & vegetables/flowers classes, both in adult and children sections, to cover all gardeners’ green fingers.
Adult Cookery and Craft: Over 50 classes covering all cakes, breads and jams. Numerous craft classes covering all crafts imaginable, including items made from recycled materials.
Children’s Cookery and Crafts: A wide variety of classes to cater for gifted little hands. Classes are divided into different age groups. Check out their healthy lunch boxes, artwork, needlework and craftsmanship.
Art and Photography: Check out our classes for senior citizens, adults and children.
The children’s section covers computer design, art and painting, not forgetting their skill behind a camera.
Finally, not forgetting those Bonny Babies in two classes (under 1 and under 2). Note also that The Green Village is going ahead again at this year's Cappamore Show, Sponsored by St Ailbes Credit Union. This is a great location for green business and environmental conservation groups to showcase their work.
VENUE DETAILS
Ballyvoreen is the venue for the 2026 Cappamore Show once again - Eircode: V94 HT32.Shuttle bus from Doon & Cappamore Villages. All details and entry forms are available on website: www.cappamoreshow.ie or email info@cappamoreshow.ie. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Telephone: 087 0057001.