Final touches are being made to the 20 show gardens, 13 postcard gardens and 200 retail stands that will include more than 100 food and drink exhibitors and 30 plant nurseries at Bloom as it prepares to open tomorrow morning.
The construction work is almost complete on the 70-acre site of stages, marquees and pavilions that will host over 100 live talks, demonstrations and family-friendly activities.
The five day event begins tomorrow Thursday, 31 May, running over the Bank Holiday Weekend until Monday, 4 June.
Agri Aware in conjunction with Bord Bia, is hosting the Bloom Farmyard, which features a dairy and beef cow, calves, sheep and pigs.
20 show gardens and 20°C heat
The jewel in the crown at Bloom are the 20 show gardens created by leading garden designers, which cost over €1 million to construct (accounting for plants, materials, sponsorship and labour).
According to RTÉ weather presenter, Gerry Murphy, Bloom will "live up to its name, with bright sunshine in store for most of the festival and perhaps a few showers at times. Temperatures will be around 20 degrees. So, be prepared for the sunshine and enjoy this wonderful event".
Afterwards, it will take workers less 20 days to restore the site to its former glory.
31 – days to build the 20 show gardens
Over 100 – stands, talks and crowd control barriers
There are 200 retail stands at the event, over 100 of which are food and drink exhibitors.
Marquees and pavilions will host around 150 live talks.
When walking around the event, you will see nearly 700 crowd control barriers.
4,000+ – workers
More than 4,000 people are involved in staging the festival, from the construction phase right through to the Bord Bia staff, exhibitors and volunteers on site throughout the event.
Kilometers and acres
The 70-acre site comprises of 3.6km of tracks, 1km of walkway, 1.7km of fencing and 3.19 acres of marquees.
Agri Aware Bloom Farmyard
Agri Aware, in conjunction with Bord Bia, is hosting the Bloom Farmyard, which features a dairy and beef cow, calves, sheep and pigs. Keep your eye out for the big red shed located in the centre of the Food Village.
Visitors to the farmyard will have the opportunity to see the dairy cow being milked, the sheep being shorn and even have a go at making their own butter. Agri Aware will also have a host of farmers on hand to answer any and all farm related questions and give short talks to the public about their work.
Teagasc Garden of Hope
This year Teagasc, in association with Pieta House, is presenting the Teagasc Garden of Hope. Teagasc designers Laura Cassin, Louise Jones and Linda Murphy created the garden which is featured in the Postcard Garden section of the show.
The Garden of Hope is described by Teagasc as providing a "peaceful space for spiritual renewal, reflection and ease".
The garden is circular; the purpose being to encourage "contemplation and walking to relieve stress in a calm and secure setting".
Following Bloom, a modified design of the garden will move to a permanent home at one of the Pieta House centres.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster and can also be purchased on the gate. Ticket prices vary from €16 - €25 and children under 16 go free. Parking is available at a daily rate of €5
The event is open each day from 9am-6pm.
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Final touches are being made to the 20 show gardens, 13 postcard gardens and 200 retail stands that will include more than 100 food and drink exhibitors and 30 plant nurseries at Bloom as it prepares to open tomorrow morning.
The construction work is almost complete on the 70-acre site of stages, marquees and pavilions that will host over 100 live talks, demonstrations and family-friendly activities.
The five day event begins tomorrow Thursday, 31 May, running over the Bank Holiday Weekend until Monday, 4 June.
Agri Aware in conjunction with Bord Bia, is hosting the Bloom Farmyard, which features a dairy and beef cow, calves, sheep and pigs.
20 show gardens and 20°C heat
The jewel in the crown at Bloom are the 20 show gardens created by leading garden designers, which cost over €1 million to construct (accounting for plants, materials, sponsorship and labour).
According to RTÉ weather presenter, Gerry Murphy, Bloom will "live up to its name, with bright sunshine in store for most of the festival and perhaps a few showers at times. Temperatures will be around 20 degrees. So, be prepared for the sunshine and enjoy this wonderful event".
Afterwards, it will take workers less 20 days to restore the site to its former glory.
31 – days to build the 20 show gardens
Over 100 – stands, talks and crowd control barriers
There are 200 retail stands at the event, over 100 of which are food and drink exhibitors.
Marquees and pavilions will host around 150 live talks.
When walking around the event, you will see nearly 700 crowd control barriers.
4,000+ – workers
More than 4,000 people are involved in staging the festival, from the construction phase right through to the Bord Bia staff, exhibitors and volunteers on site throughout the event.
Kilometers and acres
The 70-acre site comprises of 3.6km of tracks, 1km of walkway, 1.7km of fencing and 3.19 acres of marquees.
Agri Aware Bloom Farmyard
Agri Aware, in conjunction with Bord Bia, is hosting the Bloom Farmyard, which features a dairy and beef cow, calves, sheep and pigs. Keep your eye out for the big red shed located in the centre of the Food Village.
Visitors to the farmyard will have the opportunity to see the dairy cow being milked, the sheep being shorn and even have a go at making their own butter. Agri Aware will also have a host of farmers on hand to answer any and all farm related questions and give short talks to the public about their work.
Teagasc Garden of Hope
This year Teagasc, in association with Pieta House, is presenting the Teagasc Garden of Hope. Teagasc designers Laura Cassin, Louise Jones and Linda Murphy created the garden which is featured in the Postcard Garden section of the show.
The Garden of Hope is described by Teagasc as providing a "peaceful space for spiritual renewal, reflection and ease".
The garden is circular; the purpose being to encourage "contemplation and walking to relieve stress in a calm and secure setting".
Following Bloom, a modified design of the garden will move to a permanent home at one of the Pieta House centres.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster and can also be purchased on the gate. Ticket prices vary from €16 - €25 and children under 16 go free. Parking is available at a daily rate of €5
The event is open each day from 9am-6pm.
Read More
Plants beginning to bloom
In pictures: history made at 150th Balmoral Show
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