Lincolnshire Agricultural Society (LAS) have once again teamed up with sponsors to support local startup businesses from any sector. All entries are welcome from gardeners, entertainers, food vendors or tech experts for their chance to ‘Grow with the Show’!

Entries are now closed for 2024.

New and start-up businesses are invited to enter the Grow with the Show competition, in association with Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, Ruddocks, Optima Design and Carrington Communications for a chance to win a number of prizes including the opportunity to exhibit at Lincolnshire Show!

The only criteria is businesses must be under three years old to be eligible. The winner will receive a £250 cash prize, complimentary digital marketing session or SEO consultation from Optima Graphic Design, point of sale material to the value of £300 from Ruddocks and a PR Strategy Session with post Lincolnshire Show campaign. 

Plus, the winner will be given a premium exhibitor space at the Lincolnshire Show as part of the prize, to showcase their business to over 56,000 visitors over the two days. We'll be on hand to support the vision for your stand and will also provide promotion for you and your business via our website, social media platforms, and PR activity before and during the Show.

The runner up will receive £100 plus two Society guest badges giving admission to the Lincolnshire Show and access to our exclusive ringside Members' area as well as a discounted fee for an exhibitor space.

All entries will be shared with our panel of judges and those shortlisted will be invited to attend a ‘dragons’ den’ style interview on Tuesday 26th March 2024.

Winners have included Designed for Dogs and Season Street Food. Last year’s winner was Nurture Nature Forest School CIC, founded by Jen Wakefield:

“Winning Grow with the Show 2023 for the Lincolnshire Show means more than I can say! To be recognised in this way so early into my business journey is just so humbling and I just want to thank everyone on the panel for this opportunity. Being at the show and being opened up to the wider Lincolnshire area is where we want and need to be, and this opportunity allows us to showcase what we offer to them”

The 2024 Winner:

The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society (LAS) has announced that Lincoln Free Walking Tour is the winner of its ‘Grow with the Show’ competition, ahead of the Lincolnshire Show 2024. 

Lincoln Free Walking Tour impressed the judges with its passion for Lincolnshire’s heritage and how it shares this with locals and visitors alike by providing free walking tours that are accessible, fun and engaging for all.

Judges said the company’s innovative approach, coupled with a clear vision for tailoring its customer experience, made it a standout entry and worthy winner.

The Runners Up: 

We're thrilled to announce our runner-up in the Grow with the Show competition is Eco Seed Balls. A Lincolnshire Based Company which produces Biodegradable garden products. Congratulations on your innovative approach to sustainability and nurturing our environment. Let's continue sowing seeds of change together!

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