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The 20th Northern Ireland Festival is due to take place from 1st to 3rd May 2026.
Catalogue Entries close Sunday 5th April 2026 at midnight.
Late entries and on the day entries will be available providing the class is not full. But they will be more expensive.
The only classes you need to qualify for are 401 to 415.
Showgrounds layout (all arenas sand except for Red – Gold and Silver are indoors)
Show Office Opening Hours
Thursday – 12 noon to 5 pm
Friday – 7.30 am to 5 pm
Saturday – 7.30 am to 5 pm
Sunday – 7.30 am to 4 pm
Those arriving on Thursday are advised that the stable office will close at 6 pm.