50 things to do at Cork Summer Show

The forecast is for a weekend full of entertainment and fun, as the Cork Summer Show brings two days of magic to the Show Grounds on Curraheen Road.

Tickets are still available online, and at the box office and under 12s go free!

A Cork summer highlight, the show has more than 20 themed zones of animals, farming, fun, music, food, shopping and entertainment.

The show also includes horticultural displays, horses and equestrian activities and a wide array of farm animals. There’s even a vintage motors, tractors and agricultural equipment section.

The stage also is set for a fantastic music line-up including: The 4 of Us, Clare Sands, Jack O’ Rourke and Two Time Polka.

Come and explore The Food Village, the largest outdoor food fare in Munster, bringing together some of the very best of traditional and contemporary food, chef demos and an opportunity to meet with food producers. It also features a full bar and there’s loads of seating and picnic tables, where you can relax, enjoy and soak up the atmosphere.

1. Dance on stage to live music.

2. Enjoy free samples of locally produced food and craft drinks from artisan stands.

3. Bring a picnic and sit at one of more than 100 picnic tables.

4. Look out for marching Roman centurions!

5. Meet local farmers, see amazing agricultural equipment.

6. Cuddle a rabbit and meet other critters in the small animal zone!

7. Watch professional remote-control racing in the RC racing zone.

8. Relax and enjoy on-stage performances with outstanding local artists at the mini stage next to the Cork County Council marquee.

9. Step back in time and explore vintage machinery.

10. Watch the Celtic Stick Makers make walking sticks from branches of wood.

11. Climb abord Civil Defence vehicles and learn all about the service.

12. Cheer on pony jockey teams at the pony mounted games zone.

13. Enjoy some window shopping at more than 200+ retail stands.

14. Watch the regional final of the cookery competition on Sunday – Home Cook Championship 2023.

15. Visit the regional show jumping competitions.

16. See miniature ponies.

17. See hound puppies being trained.

18. Watch horseshoes being made from scratch by world class farriers.

19. See the fluffiest sheep competing for prizes.

20. See cows being milked in the farm discovery zone (Saturday 9-10am).

21. See cows having a wash and blow-dry before being judged in competition.

22. Enter the pig herding competition and guide pigs through an agility course!

23. Watch thrilling hunter horse competitions.

24. See some of the best livestock and pedigree cattle in Ireland on parade!

25. Admire skilled young handlers starting out in the animal show rings.

26. Watch ponies jumping in the Working Hunter Ring.

27. See alpacas, guinea pigs, ducks and geese!

28. Watch pedigree goats in the goat competition.

29. Checkout an amazing range of poultry in the special poultry marquee.

30. See a range of eggs, including a larger-than-life ostrich egg!

31. Get some great advice in the health and wellness zone.

32. See beehives and learn how honey is made!

33. Have your face painted at the Cork County Council Marquee.

34. See the latest house and home trends in the home marquee.

35. Visit our Field of Dreams and get some gardening tips.

36. Check out the amazing flower arrangements at the Floral Art Competition.

37. Learn how to grow your own veg!

38. Watch a chain saw carver producing art.

39. See archers showing off their skills at the UCC archery zone.

40. Enjoy the fanfare rides and amusement zone.

41. Browse the motor zone and check out some amazing cars and technology.

42. Se artists creations in the art and crafts competition marquee.

43. See martial arts displays in the combat zone…

44. Ride our Park & Ride Tractor Train to and from the carparks.

45. Real life superheroes: From the coast guard to firemen!

46. See the latest gardening equipment and machinery in the agri zone.

47. See local start-up businesses demonstrate their products and services in the LEO Enterprise zone.

48. Meet all the various local government agencies in the Cork County Council Marquee.

49. Check out competitions across the show.

50. Meet 96fm broadcasting live from the show.