In Pictures: Balmoral Show 2013

Kings Hall, Belfast

In 2012, the Balmoral Show was held for the last time at the King's Hall in Belfast. Following almost 15 years of discussion, the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society voted to move the event to former Maze prison site.

Site

The new site, which has been built from scratch, has been named Balmoral Park.

The event, which is now in its 145th year, has faced a huge logistical challenge in moving to its new home.

The event, which is now in its 145th year, has faced a huge logistical challenge in moving to it's new home.

Balmoral show

The Balmoral Show is Ireland’s largest Agricultural and Food Show and this year takes place over three days.

Among the events taking place are a variety of livestock displays and a children's farm

Among the events taking place are a variety of livestock displays

The latest in farming machinery is also on show from a wide range of manufacturers.

The latest in farming machinery is also on show from a wide range of manufacturers.

Up to 80,000 people are expected to attend the three day show.

Up to 80,000 people are expected to attend the three-day show.