With the 157th Balmoral Show edging ever closer, this year’s Horticulture Competition sponsored by Hillmount Garden Centre and 3T Power is fresher, more vibrant and exciting than before.
Creativity is the name of the game as participants “Create a Critter” using a colourful array of fruits and vegetables. From kiwi turtles to fruity butterflies and even cauliflower cuckoos, entrants are invited to let their imaginations run wild, combining the tastiest produce to craft their favourite animals.
Jenny McNeill, Royal Ulster Agricultural Society commented, “This year the RUAS Horticulture Committee wanted to highlight the variety of fresh and vibrant produce at our fingertips with this creative competition.
“We encourage everyone taking part to include an array of fruits and vegetables to design their tasty masterpieces. Our other top tips are to use larger, more sturdy items for the base and smaller, lighter items to add those all-important features and finishing touches.”
The competition is free to enter and has three categories for veggie visionaries of all ages including pre-school/primary school, 12-17 years old and an over 18 category.
All entries must be no more than 50cm tall and the base must fall within a 28cm² area.
The closing date for this competition is Friday 17th April at 5pm and entry forms can be downloaded here.
The Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank will return to the Eikon Exhibition Centre showgrounds from Wednesday 13th May to Saturday 16th May 2026. For the latest updates on the Show follow Balmoral Show on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
