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festivals · Friday 17 July 2026 · Various 
Limavady Agricultural Show
At Limavady Show Grounds · Limavady, Co. Derry
At Limavady Show Grounds · Limavady, Co. Derry
The Limavady Agricultural Show is one of those proper summer days out that reminds you what the north-west of Ireland does well: good animals, good produce, and people who know their craft. Held at Aghanloo on the edge of Limavady town, the show pulls together livestock classes, horse and pony competitions, home industries judging, and a lively spread of trade stands - all under open skies on a July evening and the following day. It suits families, farming folk, and anyone curious about the rural backbone of this part of Co. Derry.
The show has a full card of livestock judging across cattle and sheep classes, with exhibitors from across the north-west competing for the top honours. The horse and pony section covers both showing and jumping, so there is a decent run of ring action through the afternoon. Home industries is a real draw - entries in baking, preserves, floral art, needlework, and crafts are staged and judged with the same seriousness as the livestock, and worth a slow walk around to see the standard. Trade stands carry the usual mix of rural suppliers, food producers, and local businesses. Children’s entertainment runs alongside the main schedule, which makes it manageable with younger kids. Staging of exhibits closes at 6 pm on the Friday and Home Industries judging begins at 6:30 pm the same evening - so if you want to see the classes while the judges are still working, arrive Friday evening. The main show day follows on the 18th.
Limavady sits roughly 17 miles east of Derry city and 14 miles south-west of Coleraine, on the A2 Foyle Valley road. By car, it is a straightforward run from either direction. Translink’s route 144 bus connects Derry’s Foyle Bus Centre to Limavady Buscentre in under an hour, with roughly hourly departures - useful if you are coming from the city and would rather not drive. The show grounds at Aghanloo are just outside the town; follow local signage on show days, and expect on-site parking to be available in the fields.
Limavady is a market town with a compact centre worth a short wander - the main street has independent shops and a few good spots for food and coffee. The Roe Valley Country Park, a few minutes’ drive south, follows the river through mature woodland and is worth a stop if you have time to stretch the legs after the show. There is more to see in Limavady and across Co. Derry.
Heading to Limavady 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.