45th annual Elphin Agricultural Show takes place this Saturday

Final preparations are being completed for this year’s 45th annual Elphin Agricultural Show, which will be held this Saturday, August 31st, at the mart premises and surrounding fields.

With €40,000 in prizes up for grabs, this year’s event promises to be as exciting as ever, with a variety of new classes having been introduced for 2024.

As ever, there is a host of exciting animal classes in store – such as cattle, sheep, goat, dog, poultry, horse, pony, and donkey classes. And with the introduction of extra classes and the top prizes on offer, there is sure to be a lot of interest in animal sections at this year’s show.

There will also be classes for farm and garden produce, cooking, handmade crafts, art, and photography. In addition to this, the junior section will allow younger participants to compete across a range of different categories, including general art and writing classes as well as wooden spoon, decorated egg/vegetables/stone, edible necklace, pebble art, and crazy hat classes.

And the fun doesn’t stop there; other attractions at this year’s show include Gerald Butler’s jive lessons and competitions, trade stands, free kids entertainment, and the long list of competitions for Bonny Baby, Elphin Little Miss and Master, Parent and Child look-a-like, Miss Teen, Glamorous Granny, and Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Gentleman.

There is sure to be something for everyone at this year’s 45th Annual Elphin Agricultural Show, so don’t miss out on this exciting event!

For more information about Elphin Agricultural Show and all the various classes in store, visit elphinshow.com. You can also keep up to date with the latest news by following the show on Facebook and X (Twitter).