Fun for all the family
14 May 2014, Press Releases
Treasure hunts, science workshops, school challenges, farm animals and fun fair rides are all to feature at this year's annual Lincolnshire Show, held on 18 – 19 June.
Organised by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, the Lincolnshire Show is one of the largest and most prestigious county shows in the UK and is set to be the biggest and best yet with the largest variety of attractions for all the family to enjoy.
Jayne Southall, CEO of the Lincolnshire Showground said:
"The Show has always been jam packed with entertainment for the whole family and this year is no different. The Show is now in its 130th year and the family activities prove increasingly popular each year.
"We endeavour to offer a wide range of activities to ensure there is something for every member of the family, no matter what age. I'm extremely proud that we have the biggest ever selection of entertainment at this year's Show that includes many fun yet educational activities that are sure to keep young ones occupied."
Dr. D's Science Days will be in the Lincolnshire Show's exhibition hall to educate children using fun science workshops based around the theme 'You are what you eat'. At the workshops, Dr.D's Science Days will run hands-on demostrations to explain how our bodies use the nutrients in food and will introduce children to different food groups necessary for a healthy diet.
The Lincolnshire Show's Schools' Challenge is set to continue in the exhibition hall for the eighth year. This years Schools' Challenge opened at the beginning of the year inviting pupils from local primary, secondary and special schools to submit work based around a chosen challenge.
The challenges were developed by the Lincolnshire Show in conjuction with business partners to support the national curricullum and included topics for pupils to explore based around food, farming and sustainability.
At this years Show 50 schools will have their very own stand over the two days, allowing members of the public to visit and discuss the projects with the students.
Pupils will present their work throughout the day on Thursday 19 June in a 15 minute presentation infront of a panel of judges with farming and education backgrounds. Past presentations have included songs, jingles and theatrical performances.
Members of the public can attend the awards ceremony on Thursday 19 June from 2.30pm, where schools will be awarded with trophies and placards donated by the Lincolnshire Showground.
Other activites include a treasure hunt with the prize being an annual family pass for two adults and two children, to Rand Farm Park, an animal farm in Lincolnshire. The treasure hunt involves finding the answers to twelve questions by visiting different stands across the showground's Duckworth Izusu Countryside Area and quizzing the local traders.
Additional family highlights include the Kids Zone and the Livestock lines. The Kids Zone will include a fun fair featuring a carousel, pirate ship, helter skelter, bumper boats, swing boats, bouncy castle and trampoline and other entertainment such as laser tag, kids quad bikes and much more.
At the livestock lines animals including cows, sheep and pigs from around the country will compete for breed championships and other competitions plus smaller livestock including rabbits, poultry and calves will be in the fur and fearther tent.
The Lincolnshire Show will take place on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 June and is open from 8am to 6pm.
Family tickets for the Lincolnshire Show are £38 in advance and £47 on the gate. Family tickets include two adults and three children ages five to 16, under five year olds go free.
For more information visit www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk
