Munster’s largest agricultural show open for competition entries

Cork Summer Show is now open for competition entries across 800-plus classes — from livestock to baking and traditional craftsmanship

Gerard Murphy, president of the Munster Agricultural Society, centre, with Daniel Desmond, Hayleigh Naughton, and Damien O'Callaghan, at the launch of this year’s Cork Summer Show. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan

The Cork Summer Show 2026 is now open for competition entries, with more than 800 competition classes to choose from.

Celebrating Irish farming, food, and families since 1810, this year’s show returns on June 20 and 21 to Curraheen, Cork. Exhibitor and trader applications are also open. Entries can be made online up to June 12 at noon.