Oldcastle Agricultural Show 2026

Local New Small Business/ Trade

Location
Across showgrounds
Site Specifications

Calling All New Local Businesses!

Are you a new business based in County Meath or the surrounding counties?
The Oldcastle Agricultural Show—one of Ireland’s largest & most vibrant shows—is back on Sunday, July 19th, and we’d love for you to be part of it!
Held in our beautiful showgrounds at Gilson Park, just a two-minute walk from Oldcastle town, the show attracts over 6,000 visitors each year. With endless attractions & exhibits, it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to a wide & diverse audience.
Our packed schedule includes events & competitions across livestock, equestrian, dog & domestic arts, including all-Ireland Championship finals & qualifiers. It’s a cultural & commercial celebration of rural Ireland. We offer a fun-filled family day out featuring the following:

  • A pet farm

  • Live music with Jive Dancing Competition

  • Vintage & farm machinery displays

  • Sheep shearing competitions

  • Food, craft, & an array of trade stands

  • Free children’s entertainment, including face painting & puppet shows.

  • There will also be a visit from Sam & his remarkable Birds of Prey display!

Special Opportunity for New Local Businesses
This year, we’re offering trade stalls plus free admission passes for a nominal fee to eligible new businesses.

To qualify:

  • Your business must have been established since Oldcastle Show 2025  

  • You must be based in County Meath or within 20 km of our showgrounds

If you meet the criteria & would like to take advantage of this great opportunity for small artisans & start-up businesses, please get in touch!

📧 oldcastleagritrade@gmail.com
📞 087 415 2201
🗓️ Deadline: July 15th

We look forward to hearing from you!

Notes

Closing Date for Application: 15th July 2026  (Additional €50 Fee for Late Application)

A copy of Public Liability Insurance Cover indemnifying Oldcastle Show

Stand Types
Small Local Artisan Tradestands €30: €30.00

Small (3 m x 3 m).

Local to Oldcastle.

Arts & Crafts, Jewelry, and Home Baking.

A copy of the public liability cover indemnifying Oldcastle Show is required.

(Not suitable for large caterings of food.)