It’s All In The Show – visit the Balmoral Show from 11th-14th May!

The 153rd Balmoral Show in association with Ulster Bank comes to Balmoral Park, Lisburn from Wednesday 11th May to Saturday 14th May 2022, bringing Northern Ireland's biggest agri-food event back.

This outstanding agri-food show is not to be missed, with prize-winning livestock, an unequaled variety of trade displays, the mouth-watering NI Food Pavilion displaying the very best of local products, as well as a broad selection of family activities and diversions.

Throughout the Show's four days, the Main Arena will showcase a multitude of world-class attractions. The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team will perform each day in the Main Arena, as well as a musical military performance by the Royal Irish Regiment's Band, Bugles, Pipes, and Drums. A thrilling Polo Exhibition match will also be held during the Show, as well as adrenaline-fueled performances by The Paul Hannam – Quad Bike Stunt Show team.

The reintroduction of International Show Jumping as part of a complete complement of Show Jumping championship classes is welcomed by the Balmoral Show. Six international contests with a prize pool of over £40,000 will run from Wednesday to Friday, after their absence in 2021. The National Championships, Schools Show Jumping, and the Under 10's Championship are also available for viewing.

Over 3000 head of cattle will be entered, with animals staying at the core of the show. Balmoral Park welcomes back sheep classes, displaying three new breeds. The Sheep Shearing Fold will be buzzing this year when the Six Nations Shearing Championship takes place on Saturday, May 14th.

Many family favorites are returning to the showgrounds, including the Children's Farm, Downtown Show Stage, Healthy Horticulture Area, and BBC Roadshow, as well as many mobile family attractions.

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society will commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this year with a series of unique activities held over the Show days. The Women's Institute of Northern will also be commemorating their 90th anniversary by returning to the Show with their ever-popular art, craft, and garden exhibits, as well as delectable baked goods and sweets.

"We are happy to welcome guests back to Balmoral Park this May for the 153rd Show in association with Ulster Bank," said Rhonda Geary, Operations Director. We held the event in September last year, but we are delighted to be back to our traditional May date, kicking off the Northern Ireland show season.

"With so much to see and do, The Show promises to be a fun-filled day out." It's everything in the Show, whether you're seeking for family fun, wonderful cuisine, or the chance to see amazing cattle!"

"The Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank continues to be the leading event in the Northern Ireland agricultural calendar, and after last year's hybrid show, there will be a huge appetite to see a return to the full-scale event," said Mark Crimmins, Regional Managing Director, Ulster Bank NI.

"We have been a primary sponsor of the RUAS since 2009 and are happy to contribute to its continuing success." This sponsorship represents Ulster Bank's larger commitment to the local agri-food sector, and while we recognize that the business has many problems, it also offers numerous potential. Our message to farmers and producers is that we are here to assist you in achieving your objectives, and our staff have the resources and knowledge to assist you. We are looking forward to returning to Balmoral Park and joining up with our customers and industry friends to celebrate everything that this vital and thriving sector has accomplished."

The 153rd Balmoral Show will take place at Balmoral Park in Lisburn from Wednesday, May 11th to Saturday, May 14th. Whether you're from the city or the countryside, a first-time visitor or a seasoned showgoer, we hope to see you there this year.