On Saturday May 13, the Most Appropriately Dressed competition sponsored by Dubarry of Ireland and Ireland’s Blue Book returned to the 154th Balmoral Show.
As always, the competition proved to be a popular attraction for crowds as they gathered to cheer on the local entrants in their best country attire at the Most Appropriately Dressed Marquee.
This year the coveted title of Most Appropriately Dressed at the Balmoral Show was awarded to the stylish Jessica Crawford from Portavogie. The runner-up winners were the fashionable Joanna Donnelly from Crumlin, closely followed by mother-daughter duo Lucy and Catrina Prior from Bangor.
Rhonda Geary, Operations Director at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society commented: "The Balmoral buzz was certainly in the air throughout the four days of this year’s Balmoral Show, in partnership with Ulster Bank.
"Visitors enjoyed everything from family fun to local produce, alongside exceptional livestock and entertainment.
"We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the Balmoral Show next year as we celebrate the 155th Show from May 15-18, 2024.”
5. Another fantastic year at the Balmoral Show
Entrants Brian and Henry Spencer from Hillsborough were amongst the competitors in this year’s Most Appropriately Dressed Competition at the 2023 Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. Photo: Brian Thompson Photography
6. Another fantastic year at the Balmoral Show
Exceptional livestock was on show across the four day event Photo: Aaron McCracken
7. Another fantastic year at the Balmoral Show
A great day out for the whole family Photo: Brian Thompson
8. Another fantastic year at the Balmoral Show
Katie and Lorraine O’Callaghan joined Michael Ryan in their finest country attire for the Most Appropriately Dressed competition sponsored by Dubarry of Ireland and Ireland’s Blue Book at this year’s Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. Photo: Brian Thompson Photography