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markets · Friday 3 July 2026 · 09:00am 
Omagh Show
At Omagh Show Grounds · Omagh, Co. Tyrone
At Omagh Show Grounds · Omagh, Co. Tyrone
One of the oldest agricultural shows on the island, the Omagh Show has been running continuously since 1832 - this July marks its 184th edition. Organised by the Tyrone Farming Society, it draws farming families, equestrian enthusiasts, and town visitors together across a full weekend, with Friday dedicated to equestrian events and Saturday throwing open the gates for the full show. Entry is free, which makes it one of the more generous days out on the Ulster calendar in summer.
The show is held on purpose-built 20-acre grounds on the outskirts of Omagh, a proper showground rather than a borrowed field, which gives the whole event a well-run, settled feel. Livestock classes are the backbone of the day: cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and agricultural horses are all judged, and the rings stay busy throughout. Equestrian competition runs across four showing rings, two horse show jumping arenas, a pony jumping arena and a working hunter arena - there is a lot of ground to cover.
The Home Industries marquee is well worth a wander: local crafts, flowers, vegetables, photography and children’s work are exhibited together, the kind of display that quietly shows off what people in the area actually do. Classic and vintage vehicles line up for viewing across the day. There is also a dog show open to all breeds and a fashion show, plus a children’s activity zone that keeps younger visitors occupied while adults move between rings at their own pace. Trade stands and local food stalls fill the gaps, so you will not need to leave the grounds for lunch.
Omagh sits at the centre of County Tyrone, roughly 40 miles west of Belfast and 60 miles south-west of Derry city. The A5 runs through the town and is the main road in from both the south and the north. From Enniskillen, the A32 brings you up in under half an hour. Translink operates bus services into Omagh from several towns across Tyrone and Fermanagh - the Bus Éireann Expressway route from Dublin also stops here. The show grounds are on the edge of town and parking on site is standard for agricultural shows of this size; arriving early on Saturday gives you the most choice.
Omagh town centre is ten minutes from the show grounds and worth the short detour - there is a good range of cafes and traditional pubs along the main streets. The Ulster American Folk Park is just a few miles north and is one of the standout open-air museums in the country. There is more to see in Omagh and across Co. Tyrone.
Heading to Omagh Show Grounds in Omagh? Tyrone has plenty more to see. Read the Omagh area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.