This years' show to be held on 6th & 7th June promises a fun day out for all the family. Already we have a large number of exhibitors booked and the space in our craft and country markets marquee is filling up! Once again we have a very enthusiastic show committee working hard in the background to ensure a successful 101st Show.

Thanks must be extended to the generosity of the farming community and businesses province wide, which enable the presentation of generous prizes to exhibitors in all classes.

Show Attractions
Friday evening the 6th June promises entertainment for all ages. Amongst other things there'll be our ever popular Pet Show, Punch & Judy Show, Irish Dancing, the County Antrim YFC Football Competition, Tug – O –War and a programme of entertainment from The Ulster Scots Experience.

Something novel for this years show is our Cow Clap Competition on Friday evening whereby ticket holders will have the chance to win £300 depending on where the clap falls! To be in with a chance at the cash, be sure to get your hands on a ticket – there are only 100 up for grabs!

For those of you who can't make it on Friday night, not to worry, because Saturday will host a showcase of events as well – there'll be Sumo Wrestling, Ballymoney's Fame Academy, the famous 'Cossack Horse Display' and even some Magic Shows if there's time to fit it all in! So there'll be plenty for all the family to choose from to ensure an enjoyable day out!

Horse and Pony Section
The Association is pleased to advise the continuation of a number of Qualifiers in the Horse and Pony Section. Also, due to demand we have introduced a new Ridden Class for Clydesdale/Heavy Horse. On the Friday evening we continue to have Local Riding Pony Classes for Ponies & Riders within a 25 mile radius of the Show – entries for which will be taken on the field from 2.30pm. As in other years Gymkhana Games and Unaffiliated Pony Jumping Entries will also be taken on the field.

Cattle Section
The Association is pleased to welcome judges from all over the British Isles to cast their expert eye over the cream of the crop being exhibited at this years Ballymoney Show. With around 90 classes of British and Continental breeds to choose from the exhibitors have plenty of choice and work ahead of them to continue the high standards we see year after year. Something new for our cattle exhibitors this year is the Qualifier for the Semex Dairy Cow of the Year – where the two highest placed exhibits will qualify for the final at Fermanagh County Show.

Sheep Section
Once again we have a vast range of sheep classes open for entry, and with the number of sheep exhibitors going up every year, the prize money in this sector is hotly competed after. A new breed to be exhibited at this years show are 'Zwartbles', and if you don't know what they look like then come along and have a look – with classes for rams, ewes and lambs, there'll be plenty to see.

Goat Section
The year sees 12 classes available for entry in the Goat Section

Poultry Section
After the very successful introduction of Poultry Classes to Ballymoney Show, we continue to have a vast choice of classes for entry with exhibitors having almost 75 classes to choose from.
Home Industries, Photographic and Schools Section
As in previous years we have numerous classes in a variety of areas to capture the talents of our local ladies (and gents). In the Schools section we have an ever increasing number of entries from the local kids, which not only acts as a great showcase to show off their work, but entitles each exhibiting child free entry into the show.

North Antrim Agricultural Association is made up of a Board of Directors and a very enthusiastic show committee comprising of members from the three local Young Farmers Clubs – Finvoy, Kilraughts and Moycraig. Once again they take on the huge task of preparing the grounds, stewarding the classes and running an exciting entertainment programme for the 2 days. They are led by their Chairman; Gareth Christie, Secretary; Anne Morrison, Treasurer; Trevor Gilmour and Press Officer; Carol McMullan. Judges for this years show have already been confirmed, and we will be glad to be welcoming visiting judges from all over the British Isles and Ireland.

The Show Association gratefully acknowledge the financial assistance given by the sponsors who have provided special prize money and are deeply indebted to those donors who have augmented the prize money by their subscriptions. A full list of sponsors is detailed in the schedules which can be obtained from the Show Secretary Mrs Anne V Morrison, 58 Carrowreagh Road, Armoy, Ballymoney. (Tel; 028 20751327). Entries close for Cattle, Sheep & Goats as well as Home Industries and Schools on 9th May, while entries for Horses and Ponies close on 19th May.