Photographer Steven McAuley captured these photographs from around the show.
See who you can spot in our selection of photos.
The show continues today, tomorrow and then on to Saturday.
2. Thousands flocked to the opening day of this year's Balmoral Show at the Eikon Centre just outside Lisburn.
Thousands flocked to the opening day of this year's Balmoral Show at the Eikon Centre just outside Lisburn. Photo: UB
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Thousands flocked to the opening day of this year's Balmoral Show at the Eikon Centre just outside Lisburn. Photo: UB
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Thousands flocked to the opening day of this year's Balmoral Show at the Eikon Centre just outside Lisburn. Photo: UB
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