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Food Heartland Opportunities

Apply for the Food Heartland Showcase – Agri Shows 2026

Join us at Lurgan Show (6 June) or Armagh Show (13 June) to showcase your products.

We are happy to announce that applications for the 2026 Food Heartland Showcase within the Food Marquees at both Lurgan Show and Armagh Show open on the 20th April 2026.

The Food Heartland remains committed to supporting local food and drink producers, as well as innovative foodie experience providers, by giving them the opportunity to showcase and sell their products to a diverse audience at these highly anticipated agricultural shows.

We would like to invite you to be part of these exciting events by submitting your application today. Priority will be given to businesses who have not previously showcased with the Food Heartland.

Brief Intro:
Applications open on 20/04/2026. Limited spaces available for SMEs (up to 50 employees).

Key Dates:
Lurgan Show: Saturday 6th June
Armagh Show: Saturday 13th June

What’s Included:
Dedicated space with branding (those successful must ensure use of Food Heartland Tablecloth)
Opportunity to sample, showcase, and sell
Inclusion in pre show publicity

Eligibility Criteria Section

Who Can Apply?
SME food & drink producer or foodie experience provider based in the borough
Food Heartland member – Click here to register
Hygiene rating of 5 (or 4 if working towards 5)
Products made in Northern Ireland using local ingredients
Must attend full allocated day (7am – 6:00pm )
Please note we are unable to facilitate, the sale of Hot Food and Drink Vendors.  Hot Food small samples are allowed.
Alcohol vendors will require their own Licence for all shows and may sell their products only in sealed packaging for consumption away from the show grounds. Small samples are permitted.

Applications are now closed.