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Balmoral Show

Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RD Multiple day event: 16 – 19 May

The 150th Show 2018 is a milestone year for Balmoral Show as they celebrate the 150th Show,.

The North East Agricultural Association of Ireland which was formed in 1854, held the first shows at Belfast Corporation Markets from 1855 to 1895. In 1894, Balmoral Showgrounds were purchased and the first Show was held at the new grounds in 1896. 

TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH SHOW, A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY MARQUEE WILL ALLOW VISITORS TO JOURNEY THROUGH THE YEARS.

In 1903, the RUAS was honoured with a Royal Title and became the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society. 

To commemorate the 150 th Show, a special anniversary marquee will allow visitors to journey through the years. The exhibition will include archive photography, a timeline, artefacts and souvenirs detailing the history of the Show. The show will also be playing a timeline video and archive footage. In the run up to and during the Show, visitors can also look forward to a variety of special celebratory competitions to mark the 150 th anniversary. Check out the website for all information on this show, the biggest on Northern Ireland's show calendar

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