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.
13. 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
14. Fair frills
Enjoying the show at the 2003 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jane Coltman
15. Pretty lasses
Two pictures from the 2003 Alnwick fair. Photo: Jane Coltman
16. Mop hatted
Looking great at Alnwick Fair back in 2003. Photo: Jane Coltman