Tens of thousands of people travel from far and wide to attend the favourite event in Northern Ireland’s farming calendar.
And while for many it is an enjoyable day out, offering the chance to catch up with old friends, check out some top class livestock and eye up the latest machinery, for others it is a very serious business.
With the four-day show opening on Wednesday, May 15 farming families have been busy prepping their animals to look and perform their best in the show ring.
Opening times for the show - at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn - are Wednesday: 9:30am – 6:00pm; Thursday: 9:30am - 8:00pm; Friday: 9:30am - 7:00pm and Saturday: 9:30am - 6:00pm.
Here are some images taken on Tuesday as preparations are made for the biggest event in Northern Ireland’s agricultural year.
9. Getting ready for the show
Dominic Dorman from Dungannon with his Beef Shorthorn. Photo: Jonathan Porter/Press Eye
10. Getting ready for the show
Eyeing up the competition at Balmoral Show. Photo: Jonathan Porter/Press Eye
11. Getting ready for the show
Getting on with the job ahead of the show. Photo: Jonathan Porter/Press Eye
12. Getting ready for the show
Hillhead British Blondes from Ballynahinch are unloaded ahead of the show. Photo: Jonathan Porter/Press Eye