Lincolnshire’s upcoming events diary!

Lincolnshire in Focus are delighted to introduce a range of new experiences and events coming to the county in the months between May and August 2023. We hope this will provide locals and visitors with an exciting opportunity to explore and discover what Lincolnshire has to offer!

THE WOODHALL SPA COUNTRY SHOW 2023

Sunday 21st May 2023

The New Showfield, Green Lane, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QY

Tickets: woodhallspacountryshow.com/tickets

May

This 16th Annual Country Show in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire is a great day out for the whole family. With offerings of Music & Entertainment, Craft & Heritage, Family Fun & Games, Agricultural Competitions, Refreshments and Stalls from Local Trade there really is something for everyone and tickets start at just £5 for children aged 5 - 15, adults at £10 and family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) at £28 during the early bird discounts.

CLEETHORPES FAKE FESTIVAL

Saturday 3rd June

Meridian Showground, Kings Rd, Cleethorpes DN35 0AR

Tickets: fakefestivals.co.uk/events/2023/Cleethorpes.html

Are you ready to Party in Cleethorpes? Why not choose this festival of Tribute acts to The Rolling Stones, INXS, Blondie, The Killers and Green Day to enjoy a Saturday night. Party your socks off to the finest ‘fake’ line-up to reach our shores in North East Lincolnshire. Tickets are selling fast so be ‘Jumpin Jack Flash’ for your ‘Satisfaction’.

BURGHLEY LIVING HERITAGE GAME & COUNTRY FAIR

Sunday 28 - Monday 29 May. 10.00am - 6.00pm

Burghley House, Stamford PE9 3JY

Tickets: www.livingheritagecountryshows.com/burghley-gamecountry/

First class entertainment from the countryside’s top names and organisations whilst trying out lots of country sports such as Airguns, Archery, Clayshooting and Fishing. There’s a selection of dog events as well as other popular show features including the Craft Village, Food Show (with chef demonstrations), Falconry, and Vintage Vehicles, not to mention the must-visit Food Courts. A day to remember for the whole family.

THE GATHERING - CLEETHORPES

Saturday 10th June

Meridian Showground, Kings Rd, Cleethorpes DN35 0AR

Tickets: www.thegatheringfest.com/tickets

A 12 hour festival of 90s Dance across 5 arena tents on the Meridian Showground. Acts include the legendary Paul Oakenfold, Darren Styles, Mousse T, Lovely Laura, Ian Van Dahl, Ultrabeat and many more. The Showground will also entertain you with fairground rides and bars and food outlets will keep you fed and watered until its conclusion at Midnight.

North East Lincolnshire Armed Forces Day

Friday 16th - Sunday 18th June

Cleethorpes Seafront, North East Lincolnshire DN35 8YA FREE to attend

June

A variety of UK Armed Forces Communities collaborate, including those serving military, reservists, veterans and cadets to visit the east coast again this June. The weekend will include its usual Aircraft displays and food and military themed stalls in what is always a packed weekend of fun and wonder without the cost of an entry ticket. Chocks Away!

So Festival

16th - 18th June 2023

Mablethorpe and Skegness Seafront, Lincolnshire FREE to attend

The place to be to see Lincolnshire & International street performers and theatre along the coasts of Mablehorpe & Skegness. SO just grab your family and friends and take them to see puppetry, daring dances, creative installations and conversation in this carefully curated production of joyous journey’s of discovery. #SOFestival2023!

THE WINTERTON SHOW 2023

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd July 2023

Winterton Showground, Cemetery Road, Winterton.

Website: www.wintertonshow.co.uk

July

The 151st Winterton Agricultural Show returns in 2023 with the usual fare and much more. In the arenas will be Showjumping and the Pony club events, there will be entertainment in the band stand, displays of Vintage Tractors and the IMPS Motorcycle and Stannage International Stunt Teams. For animal lovers, we have Agricultural horses, cattle and sheep and much more to list. Get down there for a superb day out.

CLEETHORPES AND GRIMSBY PRIDE FESTIVAL

Saturday 22nd July

Meridian Showground, Kings Rd, Cleethorpes DN35 0AR

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/cleethorpes-and-grimsby-pride2023-tickets-439163408577

The annual LGBTQIA+ Cleethorpes and Grimsby Pride Festival will be held at the Meridian Showground Cleethorpes to celebrate, promote and raise awareness of diversity with 9 hours of live music, fairground rides, market stalls, food and drink outlets and guest starring drag queens. The entertainment includes tributes to Ariana Grande and Pink among many others. Early bird tickets are available until 31st March.