To celebrate the town’s most popular event, which usually happened at the end of June, we have dipped into our archives for another selection of pictures from the past. It ran from 1969 to 2007, when organisers finally called it a day. Take a look at the previous Gazette gallery from Alnwick Fair.
. Alnwick Fair memories
A gallery of memories from Alnwick Fair Photo: Gazette photographers
. Off to the ducking stool!
The Militia find another 'wayward wench' for punishment at the 2003 Alnwick Fair! Photo: Jane Coltman
. Wave those hankies!
Traditional folk dancing at the 2003 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jane Coltman
. The stage is set
Members of Alnwick Theatre Club join the procession at the 2003 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jane Coltman
. A wizard blizzard
The organising party and children in fancy dress at the 2007 New Alnwick Fair. Photo: Kate Miller
. Costume drama
Members of Alnwick Theatre Club in costume for the procession at the 2006 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Kate Miller
. Take that!
The Alnwick Fair Militia dish out a ducking punishment in 2006. Photo: Kate Miller
. Back to the '80s
Left, Alnwick Fair Queen and Princess in 1988. Right, ducking a wench in 1985. Picture by Dennis Sisterson Photo: Gazette and Dennis Sisterson
. All in the name of fun!
A wench is ducked at the 2007 New Alnwick Fair. Photo: Kate Miller
. The bad and the good!
A 'naughty wench' is ducked, while traditional dancers are pictured at the Market Cross, at the New Alnwick Fair in 2007. Photo: Kate Miller
. Only way is down
Youngsters having a fantastic time on the slide at the funfair during the 2003 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jane Coltman
. Off to market
Shepherd and a well-dress young lady at the 2003 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jan Coltman
. In their fineries
You were never too young to take part in Alnwick Fair. A couple of pictures from 2003. Photo: Jane Coltman
1. Off to the ducking stool!
The Militia find another 'wayward wench' for punishment at the 2003 Alnwick Fair! Photo: Jane Coltman
2. Wave those hankies!
Traditional folk dancing at the 2003 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jane Coltman
3. The stage is set
Members of Alnwick Theatre Club join the procession at the 2003 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jane Coltman