The ring is set for annual Agriculture Show in Castlewellan
Live music will keep you entertained throughout the day
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Set across 50 acres in the beautiful surroundings of Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan Agricultural Show is set to take place tomorrow (Saturday July 15).
The show will feature classes for cattle, sheep, goats, horses, ponies, donkeys poultry, pigs, rabbits, dog agility and home industries.
There will also be a wide range of trade stands, food and craft producers showcase their wares, alongside live music, vintage tractors, carriage driving, demonstrations of countryside pursuits, Young Farmers competitions, pet show, fashion tent, vintage tea tent and children’s amusements which will entertain all day long.
The Show organised by an enthusiastic committee is always keen to welcome visitors from towns and cities to profile all the countryside has to offer.
With the weather forecast so good, organisers are expecting large numbers.
A spokesperson for the show said:
“there is free parking on site but in order to keep the traffic moving we are asking people to use a variety of routes into the park”.
Parking arrangements
From Ballynahinch side, you can take the Drumbuck Road.
From Banbridge side, you can divert off the main Banbridge - Castlewellan Road about 2 miles before Castlewellan towards Leitrim (there will be signs).
If you can get a car parking space in Castlewellan town, recommend taking it and walking into the field.
Due to the large number of traders, only blue badge holders and cars with livestock trailers or those entering dog agility will be allowed onto the field.
People can unload entries for home industries, but must then move your car to one of the parking areas.
All those with horses, ponies and donkeys should come in by Maginns gate.
