200th Cork Summer Show kicks off in Curraheen

A pop up clinic by Dr Pixie McKenna is one of the more novel offerings at the Cork Summer Show which got underway on Saturday continuing a two hundred year long tradition in the city.

With a family-friendly mix of agriculture, food, music, home, garden, crafts, equipment and entertainment for all ages the show takes place today and tomorrow at the Showgrounds in Curraheen, Co Cork.

“In its earliest days, the Cork Summer Show catered primarily for the agricultural community but over the years it has grown into a fun-filled day out for everyone attracting more than 50,000 people last year alone. I have no doubt that the 2016 Cork Summer Show is going to be our best year yet,” said Gerard Murphy, chairman of the Munster Agricultural Society.

The 100-acre site will be home to more than 1,700 animals including 700 horses, 120 sheep, 80 goats, 100 poultry and 400 cattle. There will also be more than 300 dogs competing across nine categories in the pet and pedigree dog shows.

Free parking will be available for visitors at Curraheen showgrounds on both days. For ticket prices and further information see www.corksummershow.com