Visitors praise 141st Lincolnshire Show as a 'celebration of what Lincolnshire has to offer'

The event took place on Wednesday and Thursday (June 17 and 18) and showcased a range of agricultural, food and drink businesses.

The annual event celebrates the county’s food farming and heritage – with more than 65,000 visitors expected to have attended the Lincolnshire Showground over the two days.

JLS singer and farmer, JB Gill, was a popular figure around the showground on Wednesday, getting involved with demonstrations at the Lincolnshire Kitchen, sharing his expertise on the Rural Voices stage and meeting school children taking part in the LAS Schools' Challenge.

TV personality and actor, Kelvin Fletcher, now known for the ITV show Fletcher’s Family Farm, was at the show on Thursday checking out the livestock tents and judging competitions, meeting fans and giving a talk at the Rural Voices stage.

New to the show this year was Polo Chukka in the Main Ring. Teams Dart Polo and Sunbrave Polo of India went head to head in a fast-paced sporting spectacle.

The main ring also featured an exciting Guinness World Record attempt on both days. Competitors raced against the clock to assemble and engage a combine harvester header in record time, in a bid to set a brand-new record. on Wednesday Jacob broke the record after dazzling the crowds in a rapid time of one minute and 26 seconds.

As usual there were many attractions for animal lovers such as Hawkeye Falconry, the Shetland Pony Grand National and the Shire Horse of the Year Qualifier, as well as the annual livestock competitions.

The Lincolnshire Show Beach was back, providing a seaside escape at the heart of the showground and freestyle motocross riders wowed the crowds with their stunts too.

Susan Easters, 67, commented: “It’s a celebration of Lincolnshire. I love looking at all of the arts and crafts and the cakes.

“The cakes are beautiful. They’re completely handmade – none of that artificial stuff. It’s a celebration of what Lincolnshire has to offer.”

Ros Early, 67, a retired farmer from Hubberts Bridge, near Boston, had come along to meet up with old farming friends.

She said: “We’re looking forward to seeing the animals and catching up with farming friends and seeing people we haven’t seen in years.

“It’s great to be able to support our farming communities.”

Geoff Turtle, 66, from Peterborough, said: “I’ve just come to see the animals. The feel of it, the atmosphere is just great.

“There’s something for everyone. I’m really pleased that I came. This is the first time I’ve come to the show and I will definitely be coming back again.”