Events
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Balmoral Show
12th - 14th May
Venue: Kings Hall, Belfast
The Balmoral Show is Ireland's largest agricultural show with fun and entertainment for all the family. Attractions include international show jumping competitions, falconry displays, sheep shearing demonstrations and a craft village. There is plenty on offer for younger visitors too in the Kids' Zone where there is a climbing wall and baby animal farm. With over 370 trade stands in attendance offering everything from handmade leather goods to organic produce fresh from the farm, this a great place to do some shopping and browse for some bargains. The show also has a serious side with exhibiting companies selling goods ranging from industrial farming equipment to the latest 4x4 vehicles.
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Open Farm Sunday
13th June
Venue: Full details and locations of your nearest Open Farm Sunday event will be available shortly.
Open Farm Sunday is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old to enjoy the living, vibrant countryside. Take time to listen to the birds, soak up the scenery, experience the smells of the farmyard and really get in touch with the land that sustains us. Discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer and taste the produce. So come and feed your senses on Open Farm Sunday.
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The Highland Show
24th - 27th June
Venue: Ingliston, Edinburgh
The 'Highland' is the pinnacle of the Scottish showing year, but its appeal stretches well beyond Scotland's borders to make it one of the UK's premier agricultural shows where exhibiting is essential.
A substantial proportion of the 1,800 livestock exhibitors and competitors appearing at "The Highland" will be making their way from England, Ireland and Wales as well as the Isle of Man.
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The Royal Show
7th - 10th July
Venue: Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
The Royal Show showcases the very best of British Agriculture, encompassing all aspects of farming, food and rural life - from livestock and machinery to country clothing and British food. The 2007 Show will provide an invaluable opportunity to see and understand the finer details of British agriculture - premier livestock, world class horses, latest farming technology, award winning machinery and organic farming opportunities to name but a few.
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The Royal Welsh Show
19th - 22nd July
Venue: Llanelwedd,Builth Wells, Powys
The prestigious Royal Welsh Show brings together the farming industry and rural community in a celebration of the best of British agriculture with a very special Welsh flavour. Stop by the McDonald's stand and find out about the many Welsh farmers from whom McDonald's sources its food.
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