They brought along their favourite cuddly toys and got to meet some life-sized teddy bears too at the annual event organised by the legacy Carrickfergus Borough Council.
Fun and games were enjoyed – occasionally in the rain – on the August bank holiday Monday.
Here are 23 photos from between 2007 and 2010 to spark memories of the days the teddy bears had their picnics!
9. Summer Memories
Cara Brown had her face painted during the Teddy Bears' Picnic at Carrick's Legg Park. Photo: Tim Cully
10. Summer Memories
Elizabeth English joined in the picnic fun. Photo: Tim Cully
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Abbey Kitchen attended the Teddy Bears' Picnic. Photo: Tim Cully
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Attending the annual event at Legg Park were Roger Whitting and Ashley Sherriff. Photo: Tim Cully
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