Fast forward to 2022, and the 36th Royal Ulster Winter Fair will be held at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, on Thursday 8 December.
The Royal Ulster Winter Fair continues to be the premier dairy event in the Northern Ireland agricultural calendar and is a firm favourite with visitors in the lead up to Christmas.
1. Winter Fair 2007
Michael (4) and Sile Murray, aged 6, from Randlestown enjoying the Winter Fair at the King's Hall feeding a wee Hereford calf. Picture by Bernie Brown Photo: Bernie Brown
2. Winter Fair 2007
Mark and Michael Chambers from Moneyrea at the Winter Fair at the King's Hall. Picture by Bernie Brown Photo: Bernie Brown
3. Winter Fair 2007
Show time at the Winter Fair at the King's Hall. Picture by Bernie Brown Photo: Bernie Brown
4. Winter Fair 2007
Tommy and Laura Hamill from Broughshane showing at the Winter Fair at the King's Hall. Picture by Bernie Brown Photo: Bernie Brown