The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has today officially launched the countdown to the 2026 Balmoral Show, announcing that Ulster Bank will return as principal sponsor as part of a new three-year partnership agreement.

A message from the Royal Ulster Winter Fair's sole sponsor, Danske Bank:

Livestock entries for the 2025 Royal Ulster Winter Fair now open. 

Entries for the 2025 Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships are now open. 

A unique STEM education initiative celebrating Northern Ireland’s rich farming heritage has marked a major milestone. The Wool Innovators programme, delivered by SENTINUS in collaboration with Ulster Wool and generously funded by The Worshipful Company of Woolmen, has successfully engaged more than 700 primary school pupils across 25 schools over the past two years.