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.
29. All the pomp
Alnwick Fair parade in 2007. Photo: Jane Coltman
30. Musical memories
Young performers at the 2006 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jane Coltman
31. Valiant knight
Alnwick Fair parade in 2007, the last before the fair finished. Photo: Jane Coltman
32. Knights quest
Alnwick Castle join the 2006 parade, complete with Harry Potter! Photo: Kate Miller