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Limavady Show
At Limavady Show Grounds · Limavady, Co. Londonderry
At Limavady Show Grounds · Limavady, Co. Londonderry
The Limavady Show is one of those days that feels genuinely rooted in the land and the people who work it. Held each August at Aghanloo on the outskirts of town, it draws farmers, families, and visitors who want to see real rural life rather than a curated version of it. Two days of livestock judging, home industry competitions, trade stands, and horse and pony classes make it a proper country show - not a theme park, not a festival, just the kind of event where a North Country Cheviot ram can cause genuine excitement among the crowd gathered at the ring.
The livestock classes are the core of the show. Cattle, sheep, and dairy breeds are brought forward for inter-breed judging, with championships keenly contested by local farming families who have often been competing here for generations. The horse and pony section covers both showing and jumping, and tends to draw a strong entry from across the north-west.
Away from the rings, home industries competitions cover baking, crafts, and garden produce - the kind of classes where the judging is taken seriously and the entries are worth looking at slowly. Trade stands run alongside, mixing agricultural suppliers with local food producers and craft businesses. Children’s entertainment runs through both days, so families with young ones can follow different threads of the show at their own pace.
The show grounds at Aghanloo have enough space that it never feels overwhelmed, even when the crowds build on a fine August afternoon. The prize parade typically takes place in the early afternoon, which is a good moment to be near the main ring.
Limavady sits on the A2 between Londonderry and Coleraine, about 20 minutes east of Derry city by road. The show grounds at Aghanloo are just outside the town on the Aghanloo Road - follow signs on the day, as local marshals direct traffic. On-site parking is the norm at agricultural shows of this size; plan for a short walk from the car to the gate. Public transport to Limavady runs from Derry (Goldline coaches and local services), though getting from the town centre to Aghanloo is easier by car or taxi on show days.
Limavady town is worth a wander before or after the show. The main street has independent shops and a handful of good places to eat. The Roe Valley Country Park, a short drive away, follows the River Roe through woodland and is a fine way to stretch the legs after a day on the show field. 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.