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markets · Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 09:00am 
County Derry Show
At County Derry Show Grounds · Binevenagh, Limavady, Co. Londonderry
At County Derry Show Grounds · Binevenagh, Limavady, Co. Londonderry
One of the major dates in the rural calendar across the north-west, the County Derry Show draws farmers, families, and trade visitors to the showgrounds at Binevenagh, on the edge of Limavady, across two full days in late July. If you grew up around livestock or simply want to see what a proper agricultural show looks like, this is a genuine one - not a festival with a few animals added on, but a working competitive show with deep roots in the farming community of County Derry and the wider Causeway Coast and Glens area.
The programme runs the full range of a traditional country show. Livestock competition is the core of it: cattle, sheep, and horses are judged in the ring, and the standard draws serious entrants from across the county. The equestrian section covers both showing and jumping, and the crowds that gather ringside tend to know exactly what they are looking at.
Beyond the livestock, there are home industries classes - the kind of thing you find at any good Irish show, from baked goods and preserves to needlework and floral displays - alongside a strong line of trade stands from agricultural suppliers, rural businesses, and local organisations. For families with children, there is entertainment laid on through both days; the show is well set up for a full day out rather than a quick look.
The showground at Binevenagh sits beneath the dramatic basalt escarpment of the same name, one of the most striking pieces of landscape in the north-west. Even on a grey July day, the backdrop makes the setting feel worth the trip.
Limavady is 17 miles east of Derry city and 14 miles south-west of Coleraine, on the A2 coastal road. The town is straightforward to reach by car from either direction. A bypass north of the town keeps through traffic moving; follow local signage for Binevenagh on show days. Parking at agricultural shows in Northern Ireland is typically in adjacent fields, and stewards direct traffic on the day - allow extra time in the morning and at close of day. The nearest railway station is Bellarena, about five miles away, with services from Derry and Coleraine; a taxi or lift from there is the practical option if travelling without a car.
Roe Valley Country Park runs south-west of the town along the River Roe and is worth an hour before or after the show. The Broighter Gold Économusée, where a replica of one of Ireland’s most important Iron Age gold hoards is displayed, is only a few miles away. There is more to see in Limavady and across Co. Derry.
Heading to County Derry Show Grounds in Limavady? Derry has plenty more to see. Read the Limavady area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.