Get ready for a Festival of Flowers, Food, and Fun at one of Northern Ireland’s most beloved events! Set against the stunning backdrop of Antrim Castle Gardens, Garden Show Ireland 2025 will be packed with vibrant garden displays, expert talks, family activities, delicious local food, and inspiration for every green thumb. With TV gardening star David Domoney leading the excitement as our show ambassador, this year ’ s event promises to be bigger and better than ever.
W H Y P A R T N E R W I T H U S ?
As a sponsor, your business will be at the heart of this much-anticipated event, attracting thousands of visitors from across the country. Here’s why partnering with us is a blooming good idea:
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Reach a Captive Audience: Engage directly with over 20,000 visitors, including homeowners, landscapers, and horticulture enthusiasts.
2. Boost Visibility: Benefit from wide exposure across social media, radio, print, and TV.
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Build Brand Recognition: Link your brand with an iconic event that celebrates creativity, sustainability, and outdoor living.
3. Community Impact: Support an event that brings the community together and promotes caring for the environment.
"Being part of Garden Show Ireland helped us connect with our target audience in a meaningful way. The event’s positive vibe and well-organised activities made our sponsorship truly worthwhile."
Richard FryColemans Garden Centre
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Following the 2024 event, a visitor survey gathered 268 responses, where attendees were asked to share their level of satisfaction with various aspects of the event.
“Garden Show Ireland was glorious The atmosphere was one of delight by everyone there. The reception from staff were very welcoming when my friends and I arrived and the whole area was beautiful and very well set upour very own NI Chelsea!”
49% were returning visitors
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We’re thrilled to have David Domoney, renowned TV gardener and presenter, as the official show ambassador for this year ’ s Garden Show Ireland! David, well-loved for his work on Love Your Garden and This Morning, brings charisma, expertise, and star power to the show.
I am delighted to be the show ambassador for Garden Show Ireland 2025. Having visited the beautiful Antrim Castle Gardens on several occasions, it’s going to be a real pleasure to be there at the show in June, which celebrates the fascinating world of plants.
His passion for inspiring people to get outdoors and embrace the joys of gardening perfectly aligns with what Garden Show Ireland is all about. As a sponsor, your business will benefit from the buzz his presence generates, drawing gardening enthusiasts, families, and outdoor lovers in droves From exclusive talks and demonstrations to photo opportunities, David’s involvement ensures the show is a major draw, giving your brand a unique chance to connect with an enthusiastic audience.
S O C I A L M E D I A
heard about Garden Show Ireland 2024 through Social Media
Named by APSE as UK Council of the Year 2024, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has over 62,000 followers across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn. These platforms provide a trusted voice, ensuring your brand gains visibility in a wide-reaching and diverse community Where possible please tag or collaborate with our pages using:
The show’s own social media presence has flourished alongside its success, on Facebook and Instagram:
Brand Exposure
Photocall
Mention / Link on the Website
Media Mention
Promotional Space at the Event
Sponsorship of a Prominent Show Element
Logo on all printed
Marketing Materials
Logo on Billboards
B R A N D E X P O S U R E
Brand Exposure
Sponsorship of Spring Plant Fair S P O N S O R S H I P T I E R S
Programme/Map
Invitation to Sponsorship Event Complimentary
Tickets
Email Marketing Feature
Radio Advert mention across Council’s five
Leisure Centres
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Social Media
Tagged Posts
Collaboration Post*
Sponsor Profile / Introduction Post
Video / Reel*
Competition**
Logo featured on Social Graphics
*Content to be related to Garden Show Ireland; video content to be provided by sponsor
**Sponsors running a competition with Garden Show Ireland must post in collaboration with GSI. Entrants must like both pages to win complimentary tickets. Businesses may add their own products/services as an addition to the prize.
P R E V I O U S S P O N S O R S
We are proud to have worked with many top local brands and organisations including:
FACT SHEET
Garden Show Ireland is open from 10am - 6pm daily
The show’s ambassador this year is Broadcaster, Author & Chartered Horticulturalist, David Domoney
Visitors can enjoy: Craft workshops from Craft NI, Food Demonstrations from Food NI, Free Activities for Kids, Dog Show, and endless Flowers, Plants and Shrubs to choose from!
Parking is not available to visitors at Antrim Castle Gardens, however, a free shuttle service is offered from The Junction
