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.
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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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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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