Apply for the Food Heartland Showcase 2026

Food and drink businesses are invited to showcase their products at the Lurgan and Armagh shows

Armagh City and Craigavon Borough Council has opened applications for the 2026 Food Heartland Showcase.

The Food Heartland is committed to supporting local food and drink producers by giving them the opportunity to showcase and sell their products to a diverse audience at these agricultural shows. This opportunity helps make exhibiting more accessible, offering valuable exposure to new customers, buyers and food lovers.

All exhibiting businesses will have

• a dedicated space with branding
• the opportunity to sample, showcase and sell
• inclusion in pre-show publicity

Key Dates

• Lurgan Show Saturday 6 June, 7am to 6pm
• Armagh Show Saturday 13 June, 7am to 6pm

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who

• are a food and drink producer or food experience provider based in the borough
• are a Food Heartland member
• have a hygiene rating of 5 (or 4 if working towards 5)
• sells products made in Northern Ireland using local ingredients

Limited spaces available. Priority will be given to businesses who have not previously showcased with the Food Heartland.

Register your place. 

First published 21 April 2026