Lincolnshire Festive Food and Gift Fair
With the nights getting darker, children back at school and the frosty mornings beginning to show, the festive season is just around the corner, and believe it or not, Christmas will be here before you know it!
The Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair is returning to the Lincolnshire Showground this winter, and with more than 8,000 people expected to attend and advance tickets now on sale, here’s everything you need to know about the festive extravaganza.
When is it?
The weekend of Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December. Doors open from 9am to 4pm on both days. So lots of time to get there over the weekend.
What is the Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair
The two-day event is one of the biggest food festivals in the county, with more than 150 exhibitor stands.
The popular event will showcase the county’s finest foods, unique gifts and offer free festive entertainment for children.
Now in its 19th year, the Food and Gift Fair is one of several events organised by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, and organisers are preparing for the biggest and busiest fairs to
Jayne Southall, CEO at Lincolnshire Showground, said: “Preparations are well underway for the Food and Gift Fair, and they are getting ready for this year’s Fair to be the best yet! It is a fun festive event to suit all ages and tastes, including foodies, families and Christmas shoppers and is guaranteed to get everybody in the Christmas spirit.
“Visitors will be able to sample the best of Lincolnshire produce, including famous pork pies, speciality cheese, wine tasting, locally distilled gin, chocolate, fudge and much more.
“There will also be free activities for children including hands-on-crafts, Christmas storytelling and baking activities and we also have a few more surprises rolled up our sleeves!”
Will there be any other entertainment?
The popular Santa’s Workshop area will return to the event for its fourth year, providing hours of free entertainment for younger visitors including a reindeer food bar, designing pet bandana’s with Zukie Style, Christmas pottery painting with The Little Pottery Studio, willow weaving with Lincolnshire Willow and story telling from Lincoln Performing Arts Centre. Hobbycraft Lincoln will also be giving children a chance to make festive wrapping paper and design their own Christmas cards.
Local choirs will be entertaining shoppers with live performances and the Lincolnshire Kitchen will be brought to life by top chefs and producers who will be sharing their top tips and favourite festive recipes.
Hundreds of new, local and exciting exhibitors will also be taking a stand at this year’s Fair including the 2019 Grow with the Show winner Designed for Dogs, local gift shop With Love from Lincolnshire and popular bakery 42nd East Bakehouse, amongst many more food, drink, gift and craft exhibitors.
How much are tickets and parking?
Tickets for the Fair can be bought online or over the phone at £5 each (plus postage) in advance and are £6 on the gate. Scroll down for your chance to win a family ticket to the Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair.
Under 5’s go free when accompanied by an adult.
Visitors will have access to free parking.
Tickets can be bought online at the Lincolnshire Showground Website
Is it indoors or outdoors?
The event is held across two indoor halls.
Can I get something to eat at the Fair?
Yes, the two buildings are joined together by a covered walkway which hosts hot food stands including Boston Sausage, Kind Kebab, The Duck Truck, Greek Souvlaki, Yellowbelly Sausage Co and much more.
Is the Lincolnshire Show suitable for people with mobility issues?
Limited blue badge parking is available on hardstanding, and forward parking will be available on grass once this is full. The Showground has disabled toilet facilities in both buildings and lift access to the first floor of the Epic Centre. All of the event is held indoors and is suitable for visitors with mobility issues.
Can I bring my dog?
As this event is held indoors, they only permit entry for assistance dogs.
We can’t make this years show, sadly, but do let us know if you are going, we would love to hear your thoughts and views.
Nanna Jane
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Question is “Do you and your family have a special Christmas tradition you do each year?”
We usually do christmas eve boxes including new pyjamas and hot choc cones, After we settle with blankets and watch a movie to settle down for the night before the big day. Last year we spent christmas in Lanzarote and the atmosphere was fab with carnivals and family fun. I wish we were there this year but having it at home with a few christmassy days out around the main day x
We always go out for a dog walk after the main meal to wake us up!
We always watch carols on TV and open 1 present Christmas eve night
Every Christmas Eve when we hang up our stockings I, (as the oldest family member) give everyone a shiny new penny to put inside. This is for Father Christmas to pay the elves for all their hard work and is replaced with a bag of chocolate money with all the special small gifts. My dad started this 70 years ago and now we, and lots of friends, continue this tradition.
There is a house near us that decorates his house with lights and it’s incredible so we always visit there
We have always opened a present each on Christmas Eve, well before Christmas Eve Boxes became popular
We take the children to Lincoln Christmas market when it isn’t cancelled! We always phone the relatives in Canada too.
We like going around Christmas fairs dressed up in our festive gear