August is quickly approaching and now the kids are off school, it isn't always easy to find activities every member of the family can enjoy.
Fear not, as this year's Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show is a fantastic day out and is sure to put a smile on everyone's face.
Taking place at the RDS between August 8 to 12, this promises to be a fun-filled family and horsing event for all ages.
The week-long festivities include 1,500 horses and ponies, host 135 competitions, and with over 300 shopping stands, food and drink stalls dotted all over the grounds as well as 8 world-ranking international show jumping competitions.
Alongside five days of international competition, the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show has so much for your family to do with some boutique fashion and craft offerings alongside equine products, from both home and abroad.
Your children will be entertained from Thursday, August 9 to Sunday 12, with the Keeling’s Kids Zone.
Open from 11 am to 4 30 pm, they will enjoy hours of endless fun on an inflatable slide, bouncing castle and an activity zone, as well as face painting and pony rides.
For the slightly bigger kids (us), you can learn to grow your own berries at home or pop over to the Vintage Berry Bus on the Band Lawn to lap up some juicy and delicious strawberries and cream.
The Band Lawn at the Anglesea Road gate will host a wide range of acts and theatrical entertainment where unique acrobatic and clown performers will keep the whole family gasping with amazement.
Be prepared to meet and greet an array of interesting characters from Dancing Fish to Fiddling Foxes and Friendly Celtic Giants who will be wandering the walkways for the duration of the show.
You can look forward to different shows each day, from mind-blowing magic from Brian Daly to puppet shows, dance acts and an enchanting performance by the Dublin Gospel Choir.
The RDS Concert Hall will be going interactive this year, as visitors will be able to soak up some behind the scenes action, by meeting some of the key people behind the show and riders on Wednesday and Friday.
Style tips will be dished up during Dundrum Town Centre Ladies Day, on Thursday and family fun is guaranteed throughout the weekend.
The cherry on the cake during the festival will be the opportunity to witness Frédéric Pignon’s inspiring equestrian show that combines flawless equine expertise and understanding, with elaborate showmanship and charisma.
Frédéric and his wife, Magali Delgado, together with their Dancing Horses will showcase their skills twice daily at this year’s Show, from August 8 to 12.
If this sounds like the family day out for your clan, find out more information at www.dublinhorseshow.com
