The Star was once one of the driving forces behind a huge city motor show and family gala that attracted thousands of visitors every year. A search of our archives brings you these 14 retro pictures of people enjoying the gala in the 80s and 90s.
5. Display
The Mounted Police put on a display at the Gala in Graves Park in 1989 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
6. Best Stand
The Best Stand in the show was awarded to Charles Clark at the Gala at Graves Park, July 1990 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. Jaguar
Mr Don Fairey and his son Ian, aged 10, of Sheffield, are pictured inspecting the shiny engine of a Jaguar XJS V12 on show by Hatfields of Sharrow Lane, Sheffield, at the Gala in 1991 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
8. Miss Motor Show
Our picture shows competitors in the Miss Motor Show contest standing in the rain at the Gala in Graves Park in July 1981 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers