The new Mayor of Winchester, Eileen Berry, was on hand to open the occasion, on what was one of her first official engagements of office, and after the thunder storms in the morning, the sun shone brilliantly throughout the afternoon.
In addition to the famous dog show, Oliver's Battery pre-school was raising money and there were plans on show for the possible regeneration of St Marks Parish Hall.
Steve, who also met up with Brian Mitchener, who takes over as chair of the parish council this month from Sara Outlaw, said: "The family and I like this fete, marking as it does the start of the season in Winchester.
"It was good to catch-up with a great many constituents and also to speak with parish council, community as well as church people about the plans for St Marks Hall."
Pictured; Steve joins new Mayor of Winchester, Eileen Berry, in the sunshine