SHOW TIME DRAWS NEAR

Brigg has staged the Lincolnshire Show in the dim, distant past. Now, of course, many Brigg folk head off down the A15 to enjoy the modern event at the purpose-built showground this side of Lincoln.
The 200-acre Showground is expecting 65,000 people on June 23rd and 24th, to make it the biggest show in the event's 126-year history.
The Show features the traditional and well-loved attractions like pig racing, show jumping and the Grand Parade in the Clydesdale Ring. And organisers have also promised the most varied, family-orientated Show to date, including the first-ever evening concert at the Show, which will entertain visitors through into the evening, after Wednesday’s day-time activities.
Away from the livestock pens and equipment displays, visitors can enjoy attractions like the ‘Knights of the Damned’ who are performing exclusively at the Show in the county this year and will be performing a thrilling re-enactment of medieval war games.
Justin Pearson heads the team and has worked on Hollywood mega-hits Harry Potter and Star Wars. “It will be a great chance for visitors to see the UK’s leading jousting stunt team perform some truly fantastic horsemanship,” Justin said.
The family can also enjoy a living recreation of a medieval village, a mini-jungle staged by Woodside Falconry and Wildlife Park and a Sports Zone with new and exciting games and competitions.
The tribute band, The Kommitments, will be appearing on the Lincs FM Stage from 6.30pm to 8pm. They are a live 10-piece tribute to the hugely popular movie, The Commitments, and more information about the band is on their website at www.thekommitments.com
All the latest trends in farming and agriculture from the top breeds to top machines will be on show. And the award-winning EPIC conferencing centre on the Showground has an exhibition on sustainable living which includes construction sessions with Hill Holt Wood and advice on grants and initiatives available.
Prices are frozen from last year and there are big savings on advance tickets and discounts are available for families and groups. The show will be open from 8am until 6pm on both days.For more information and to pre-order your ticket, visit the website www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/lincolnshire_show/ or ring the ticket hotline on 0845 230 5171.

Our picture from the Brigg Blog archive shows Tom Wood, of Highwood Brewery fame, at a previous Lincolnshire Show - Tom being one of those who refurbished and reopened Brigg's historic Yarborough Hunt hostelry in Bridge Street.