New Skegness Show set to bring community together
A brand-new community event is coming to Skegness this summer — with organisers hoping it will become a firm favourite on the town’s calendar.
The first-ever Skegness Show will take place on Saturday, June 27 at the Skegness Sports Association Pavilion on Wainfleet Road, promising a fun-filled day for all ages.
Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, music, trade and charity stalls, food vendors, vintage vehicles and a wide range of local groups showcasing what the area has to offer.
The event is being run by a team of passionate volunteers and is not-for-profit, with organisers keen to keep it accessible to all. Entry will cost £2, with under-fives going free.
Chair Lee Simpson, who came up with the idea, said: “I wanted to give something back to the community while showcasing the fantastic facilities at the Skegness Sports Association and the many groups that use them. It’s about bringing people together and celebrating what we have here.”
The show will highlight local organisations including Skegness Rugby Club, Rock Choir and the Royal British Legion, giving residents and visitors the chance to discover more about what’s on offer in the town.
Committee secretary Evie Kimsey added: “I wanted to support the local area I grew up in and help bring people together in a great community event. We really hope people will come along and get involved.”
Entertainment will include performances from Katy D Vintage, who will also compere the day, while Skegness Rugby Club will host activities and welcome new members.
There will also be a free photography competition run by InspireU College, inviting people of all ages to capture their own view of Skegness, with winners judged by the town’s mayor.
Organisers say there are still opportunities for volunteers and stallholders — and are encouraging people to support the event by spreading the word.
They hope the Skegness Show will grow into a much-loved annual celebration of the town’s community spirit.