Frequently Asked Questions

Entries will open on Wednesday 15th October and close on Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 5pm. 

All exhibitor queries should be directed to Carolyn Greene at carolyn@ruas.org.uk 

This year, the Show will include trade stands from the Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster, UFU, The Auld Forge, A Alexander Tractors, Farm Families, Natural Nutrition, Countryside Services, LMC, farmdrive and Connolly’s RED MILLS.  

All tickets can be purchased upon arrival at the event.

Adults: £12

Youth (12-16 year olds): £7

Under 12's: FREE (when accompanied by an adult)

RUAS Members: FREE when their valid membership card is presented

We have incorporated two new classes in the form of a Breeding Ewe Lambs class and an Any Other Breed Calf class. Exhibitors can find full details on both in this year’s Prize Schedule. 

FREE parking is available on site. Please enter the showgrounds via Gate 1 on the Halftown Road.

The Eikon Exhibition Centre endeavours to be as fully accessible as possible to all visitors. 

There are a number of dedicated accessible car parking spaces available on a first come, first served basis. These will be signposted on the day of the event. There are also accessible toilets at the venue.

Catering will be available on the day to include a coffee dock, hot food and bar facilities. 

No dogs are allowed onsite with the exception of assistance/guide dogs.

Mr Stewart Dunlop - Cattle Classes & Championship

Mr Jimmy Fawcett - Ulster Housewife Championship 

Mr Eamon Healy - Breeding Heifer

Mrs Penny Dunlop - Calf Classes & Cattle Young Handler Classes
 
Mr Christian Wilson - Lamb Classes
 
Mrs Irene Gray - Lamb Young Handler Classes

The Showground will be open for the arrival of cattle between 6:00am and 9:00am and lambs between 10:30am and 11:30am on Tuesday 25 November 2025. Arrival outside of the above times will result in refusal of admission to the Showgrounds.

All livestock must enter the Showground via Gate 1 (Halftown Road). Livestock must not arrive before the stated times.

Overnight stalling is available for cattle this year with full details on page 21 of the Prize Schedule. 

All bullock calves must weigh 200-380kg.

All heifer calves must weigh 200-340kg.

590kg.

Cattle weighing will commence at 8.00am and finish at 9.30am sharp.

Lambs will be weighed as they arrive with the weigh bridge facility ending at 11.30am sharp.