This year's show and sale will take place on Tuesday 26th November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.
Entries will open on Monday 30th September and close on Friday 25th October 2024.
All exhibitor queries should be directed to Carolyn Greene at carolyn@ruas.org.uk
All tickets can be purchased upon arrival at the event.
Adults: £10
Youth (12-18 year olds): £5
Under 12's: FREE (when accompanied by an adult)
RUAS Members: FREE when a valid membership card is presented
This year a new special prize has been introduced for the highest placed exhibitor bred animal in each of the cattle sections. The winner will be awarded the Rodgers Family Perpetual Cup and be crowned the Bred & Fed Champion.
Full details can be found on page 16 of the 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.
Cattle exhibitors should arrive at the showgrounds between 6am and 9am on Tuesday 26th November 2024.
Lamb exhibitors should arrive between 10.30am and11.30am.
Arrival outside of the above times will result in refusal of admission to the Showgrounds.
All exhibitors should enter the showgrounds via Gate 1 (Halftown Road).
All bullock calves must weigh 200-380kg.
All heifer calves must weigh 200-340kg.
590kg.
Cattle weighing will commence at 8.30am and finish at 10.00am sharp.
Lambs will be weighed as they arrive with the weigh bridge facility ending at 11.30am sharp.
Exhibitors who bring lambs and cattle may arrive earlier but are responsible for bringing their lambs to the weighing at 11am. Please see page 21 of the Prize Schedule for further information.
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