Mishnah, Bikkurim 3:3

Those who lived near brought fresh figs and grapes, but those from a distance brought dried figs and raisins. An ox with horns bedecked with gold and with an olive crown on its head led the way. The flute was played before them until they were nigh to Jerusalem; and when they arrived close to Jerusalem they sent messengers in advance, and ornamentally arrayed their bikkurim. The governors and chiefs and treasurers [of the temple] went out to meet them. According to the rank of the entrants used they to go forth. All the skilled artisans of Jerusalem would stand up before them and greet them; “Bretheren, men of such and such a place, we are delighted to welcome you.” [Translation by Soncino Press edition of the Talmud]