The Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair returns to the Lincolnshire Showground this winter, and with more than 8,000 people expected to attend and advance tickets now on sale at www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/whats-on/event/foodandgift19 here’s everything you need to know about the festive extravaganza…

When is it? Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December. Doors open from 9am to 4pm both days.

What is it? 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 date. The event is held across two indoor halls.

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, 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. Under 5’s go free when accompanied by an adult. Visitors will have access to free parking.

Is the Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair 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.

Visit www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk or call 01522 522900 for further details.