Miss Limerick pedals for the 10th Annual Cliona’s Foundation Cycle

Running since 1954, Cappamore Agricultural Show is one of Ireland’s leading one-day shows, and is very highly regarded among exhibitors and regular show supporters throughout the Munster region, and nationally.

Cappamore Show incorporates displays and competitions in areas such as cookery, crafts, agricultural and horticultural produce, and other areas that draw on the traditional skills, arts and crafts of the region, as well as more traditional show sections such as cattle and horse showing, and jumping classes.

Free children’s entertainment will also be provided on the day. Bring friends and family along for a great day at the showground, Ballyvoreen, Cappamore.
 

Programme of Events

Free Children’s Entertainment

• Tell-a-tale Children’s Puppet Theatre
• Music Generation
• Face Painting
• Living Limerick’s Wildlife Garden Display
• Pet’s Corner – Rare and exotic animals and farmyard animals             

Agri Kids

Alma Jordan of Agri Kids will give two fun, lively and  interactive sessions on how to be safe and stay safe on the farm and in the countryside. Come along and learn how to be a Farm Safety Ambassador.

Other Entertainment

Following on from last years success, we are delighted to announce that Limerick Local Enterprise Office is promoting the Limerick Food Experience at Cappamore Show. Local food producers will be displaying their produce at this event in a dedicated marquee on the field. In addition, Tom Flavin, Executive Chef, Limerick Strand Hotel, will give a cookery demonstration at 1 o’clock. Later in the afternoon Edward Hayden, celebrity chef and culinary expert, will give a cookery demonstration. Both chefs will use produce from the local food producers.

Sheaf Throwing

Three classes –  Junior/Novice/Intermediate.

Skittle Competitions

Three classes for individual ladies, gents and U14’s.

Side Shows

• Water Zorbs, Paddle Boats
• Simulator, bumpers for older children and teenagers
• Kick Dart Football

Pauline Hynan Dancers displaying their talents.

Dermot Lyons – Beat on the field! Dance stage in field for all to trip the light fantastic!

Craft/Small Business Hall

Over twenty craft workers and small businesses displaying their wares and services in the craft/small business hall.

Cattle Showing

Over 100 classes on show with nine different breeds & commercials over six rings.

Special features:

• Limousin Breeding Heifer Final
• South Western Simmental Club  Championships
• Bonny Baby Calf of the Year
• GVM All Ireland Beef Championship-2000 prize find
• Aldi-A.B.P. Irish Angus Calf Qualifiers

Horse and Pony Showing

• Fifty showing classes for horses, mares and foals
• Ridden hunter class
• Pony classes catering for I.P.S. members and non-members

Show Jumping

Fifteen competitions catering for registered and unregistered animals (horses and ponies).

Carriage Driving

Three classes including a new Novice Carriage Driving Showing Class. Event starting at 2.30 p.m.

Pet Dog Show

• Eleven classes available to cater for man’s best friend
• Special classes for children
• Three qualifiers
• Trophy for the Champion of the Show

Agri Produce / Fruit & Vegetables / Flower

Numerous classes available both in adult and children sections to cover all gardeners’ green fingers.

Adult Cookery and Craft

Over fifty classes available covering all cakes, jams and breads. 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 divided into different age groups
• Check out their healthy lunches, art work, needle work and craftsmanship

Lego Model Class

Art and Photography

• Check out our classes for Senior Citizens, Adults and Children
• Children’s section covering computer design, art and painting, not forgetting their skill behind a camera

Fashion  Section

• Best dressed boy or girl under 10 years of age
• Best Party Costume, boy or girl under 10 years of age
• Best dressed lady on the day. Beautiful piece of jewellery as  prize
• New this year-Junk Kouture Class

Bonny Baby Show

Finally, not forgetting those Bonny Babies. Two Classes – under 1 and under 2.

Here you’ll discover the very best of fresh, natural produce from great farmhouse cheeses and chutneys, just-caught fish and artisan meats, organic fruit & vegetables, to delicious healthy breads and fresh pressed juices.

You’ll also be able to snack on gourmet sandwiches, wraps, pastries, chocolates, delicious crepes, soups and freshly brewed teas & coffees or buy fresh flowers and vibrant plants.  

Relax!

Along with almost 50 stalls and 21 shop units to tempt even the most discerning shopper, the Famous Milk Market also allows the visitor to relax, enjoy and observe the activities of this celebrated market from the vantage of the Mezzanine floor which is located above the Pavilion shops and accessible by stairs and lift.

Of course you cannot but notice that the Milk Market venue is now weather proofed, as it is housed under the cover of Ireland’s largest single column support canopy. 

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