Hull Fair is thought to be one of the largest travelling fairs in Europe with more than 250 rides and a variety of attractions.
Fair goers have been enjoying everything from waltzer and dodgem rides, to palm reading and food stalls at the event, which was opened by Lord Mayor Kalvin Neal on Friday.
The fair has been held in Hull for more than 700 years. It dates back to 1293, when Edward I allocated six weeks in May and June for the festivities.
It was moved to October in 1751 and since then it has attracted thousands of visitors from around the country each year.
According to the organisers, the fair will be closed tomorrow (Sunday, October 8) but then run for the following six days.
The fair has been held in Hull for more than 700 years. It dates back to 1293, when Edward I allocated six weeks in May and June for the festivities.
![The Lord Mayor, Councillor Kalvin Neal rode aboard a Stanley steam car to declare the Hull Fair open.](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE1ZWZmZGI5LWUzZDgtNDViNy05YzViLTAwMzhhY2NlNThmZjpjMGI4M2ZjYy1kZjkwLTQ4NTUtOTVkZC00YTA1ZmRlMDI4M2E=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Kalvin Neal rides aboard a Stanley steam car to declare the Hull Fair open. Picture by Bruce Rollinson 6 October 2023.
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Kalvin Neal rode aboard a Stanley steam car to declare the Hull Fair open. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
![The Lord Mayor, Councillor Kalvin Neal rings the bell on the Sea Storm ride to declare the Hull Fair open.](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmMzNGFmYzRlLTRhZTMtNDRkMS1iNGNiLTQ2YzA1Yjg0MWY4NTo4MGEzOTRmOS03NjI2LTRkYTYtOTFkMy0xN2VkMjZjZjM5NmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Ringing in the new fair
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Kalvin Neal rings the bell on the Sea Storm ride to declare the Hull Fair open. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
![The fair dates back to 1293, when Edward I allocated six weeks in May and June for the festivities.](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg3ZTc1NjM4LTlkYzEtNDM5ZC1iMjJlLWMwZDI1NzdhYzQyNzo5YzAwMDEyZi05YzcxLTQ2Y2EtOWE5ZC03NGI5ZmFkZWM4ZDI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Merry mayor
The fair dates back to 1293, when Edward I allocated six weeks in May and June for the festivities. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
![The event will run up until Saturday, October 12](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg5NWI4MDM0LWI2OWQtNDdkYy04NjVkLTZmODM2MWJkYTNhNjpkMDkzMjQyNC00ZDQ5LTQ2NzktOGJmZi04MDFhYWE0Y2YzNzA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. The City of Hull Pipe Band lead the Lord Mayors parade to open the Hull Fair. Picture by Bruce Rollinson 6 October 2023.
The event will run up until Saturday, October 12 Photo: Bruce Rollinson