Family Events at the National Countrysports Fair

The National Countrysports Fair is and always has been a family occasion and this year it will be no different!  Our emphasis at the fair is firmly on "have-a-go" and we are sure that you will agree that there is plenty to do there and for every member of the family.  We have listed here a selection of the things that you may be interested in doing as a family visiting the fair.

Birds of Prey Just don't watch them in the main arena, see them up- close on the Falconry Stand  read more	Pony Rides Enjoy the thrill of a pony ride or a family trip in a horse & carriage	Airguns Air rifle shooting for all ages on two different ranges at the fair  read more
Clay Pigeon Shooting If you are over 18 years then why not try your hand at clay shooting under the tuition of BACS coaches.  read more	Medieval Knights Enjoy the spectacle of Medieval Jousting only at this fair  read more	Fly Fishing Learn how to tie a fishing fly or how to cast using a fly rod.  read more
Ferret Racing The thrill of the race from these fantastic little creatures.  Use your own ferrets or those we have at the fair  read more	Children's Pet Show The free to enter Pet Show runs on both days. Every child entering is awarded a rosette!	Dog Obedience Our own version of the American Dog Whisperer will be there to demonstrate dog obedience and give some useful tips to visitors
Wellie Boot Throwing Have a go at throwing the wellie and help Newry Hospice at the same time	Junior Gundog Handler If you are under 16 years and have a gundog then this is the competition for you.  The event is at 15:00 on Saturday 28th May and it is free to enter.  Each entrant will receive a rosette. read more	Archery Become Robin Hood for the afternoon and enjoy some tuition on the Archery Stand courtesy of Lisburn City Archery Club  read more
Cossack Horseman All the way from the Ukraine, the Cossack Horseman and his unique style of riding should not be missed  read more	Meet the Hounds This is a great opportunity for children to meet the hounds from four hunt packs that will be at the fair.  read more	Gundog Demonstrations Northern Ireland's biggest gundog event will be staged at the fair.  Enjoy international class handlers putting their gundogs through their paces each day  read more
Terriers & Lurchers We have terrier & lurcher shows and terrier & lurcher racing!  Great fun to watch and to join in.  read more	Crafts Fair Mums in particular will enjoy our Crafts fair but we suspect the rest of the family will find something there too!  read more	Food Festival A great selection of local and Mediterranean foods will be there to sample and buy  read more
Antiques Fair New this year is our Antiques Fair with its mix of old and collectable items to tempt you.  read more	Game Cookery See a top Northern Irish chef prepare fish and game each day on the BASC stand  read more	Music & Dance Enjoy the Blues & Country music, Irish & Scottish dancing, line dancing and folk music in the Family Area at the fair
Vintage Vehicles Tractors, classic and vintage cars will all be there and some experts on hand to explain everything to you	Children's Fun Fair All the thrills of the fair at Moira Demesne.  Located in the Family Area there is ample seating for parents to chill out while the kids enjoy themselves	Over 150 Stalls Everything from shooting & fishing gear to country clothing, walking sticks, boats, wellingtons, tools, knives and much more besides can be had at the fair.