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Welcome to Exhibitor Drop Off & Collection Details

Drop-off and Collection Information for Exhibitors & Competition Entrants

Please ensure you follow the specific guidelines for your category. It is the responsibility of each competitor to arrive in good time for their class. Gate B opens at 7:15am unless otherwise stated. Competition numbers must be collected prior to the start of each class.


Livestock & Animal Entries

  • Cattle – Saturday, 14 June
    Gate B opens at 7.15am. Cattle classes begin at 11.00am in all rings.
    → Movement documentation must be completed in the Secretary’s Office and competition numbers collected.

  • Ponies – Saturday, 14 June
    Gate B opens at 7.15am. Showing rings start at 10.30am sharp (Working Hunter Ponies begin at 10.00am).
    → Competition numbers available from the Secretary’s Office.

  • Horses – Sunday, 15 June
    Gate B opens at 7.15am. Showing rings start at 11.00am sharp.
    → Competition numbers to be collected from the Secretary’s Office.

  • Sheep – Sunday, 15 June
    Gate B opens at 7.15am. Classes start at 12 noon in all rings.
    → Movement documentation must be completed in the Secretary’s Office and competition numbers collected.

  • Pigs – Sunday, 15 June
    Gate B opens at 7.15am. Pig classes begin at 2.00pm.
    Important: Pigs must be penned before 8.30am on Saturday as no traffic will be permitted on site after this time.
    → Movement documentation must be completed prior to arrival. Competition numbers can be collected from the Chief Steward at the Pig display area.

  • Goats – Sunday, 15 June
    Gate B opens at 7.15am. Classes begin at 11.30am.
    → Movement documentation must be completed in the Secretary’s Office and competition numbers collected.

  • Poultry – Sunday, 15 June
    Gate B opens at 7.15am. Birds must be in cages inside the Poultry Marquee by 10.00am sharp. Judging begins at 10.30am.
    → Competition numbers available from the Chief Steward. Birds may only be removed from the Poultry Marquee between 5.00pm and 6.30pm.


Indoor & Marquee Exhibits

  • Floral Art – Friday, 13 June
    Entry via Main Gate.
    → Staging: 4.00pm–8.00pm (Floral Art Marquee)
    → Judging: Saturday, 8.00am–10.00am
    → Viewing: From 11.00am Saturday
    → Dismantling: Sunday, 5.00pm–6.00pm

  • Arts, Crafts & Baking – Friday, 13 June
    Entry via Main Gate.
    → Drop-off: Between 2.30pm–4.30pm
    → Judging: Friday at 5.00pm
    → Collection: Sunday between 5.00pm–7.00pm

  • Horticulture – Friday, 13 June
    Entry via Main Gate.
    → Drop-off: Between 4.00pm–8.00pm
    → Collection: Sunday between 5.00pm–7.00pm

 

General Information

On arrival, please follow the instructions of our Security Team for traffic flow and safety.

 


We wish all entrants the very best of luck and hope you enjoy your time at the Cork Summer Show!