Tickets On Sale for Lincolnshire Food & Gift 2026

Shoppers gather around a vibrant stall brimming with artisanal baked goods, choosing from an array of colorful donuts and pastries at a bustling market.

Lincolnshire's favourite festive shopping event returns this November, with an enhanced Santa's Workshop experience for families. 

Kick-start your Christmas shopping at the Lincolnshire Showground as tickets go on sale for Lincolnshire Food & Gift 2026, taking place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November. Packed with artisan food and drink producers, independent retailers, gift exhibitors and festive experiences, the event offers everything needed to get ahead of the festive season.

A firm favourite in Lincolnshire's festive calendar, Lincolnshire Food & Gift attracts thousands of visitors each year looking for Christmas inspiration. From locally produced food and drink to handmade gifts, decorations and festive finds, visitors can enjoy a weekend dedicated to supporting local businesses while ticking off their Christmas shopping list.

This year, families can look forward to an enhanced Santa's Workshop, which has undergone exciting improvements to create an even more magical festive experience for younger visitors. New for 2026 is a festive cinema experience that offers children the chance to step into a cosy Christmas setting before exploring a range of festive activities.

Popular workshop providers Heatherbelle Crafts and the Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers are already confirmed, offering children hands-on opportunities to get creative and learn traditional festive crafting skills. The ever-popular Reindeer Food Bar will also return, giving youngsters the chance to prepare a special treat for Rudolph and friends ahead of Christmas Eve.

Alongside the family entertainment, food and drink remains at the heart of the event. Visitors can browse and buy from a growing line-up of quality regional producers, including favourites such as Boston Sausage, Tiffin and Co. Bakehouse, Blue Gnu Fudge, Cote Hill Cheese and Pin Gin, while also discovering new artisan makers and producers from across Lincolnshire and beyond.

A festive choir performs at the Lincolnshire Food and Gift event, spreading holiday cheer with their lively carols and colorful attire.

Alongside the extensive shopping opportunities, visitors can also enjoy the return of the popular Lincolnshire Kitchen, where local chefs and food producers will showcase the very best of Lincolnshire produce through live demonstrations, seasonal recipes and festive cooking inspiration.

Charlotte Powell, Chief Executive of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, said:

"Lincolnshire Food & Gift has become a much-loved festive tradition for so many families across the region. While Christmas shopping remains at the heart of the event, we're delighted to be enhancing Santa's Workshop this year to create even more magical moments for younger visitors. Whether you're looking for unique gifts, festive food and drink, Christmas inspiration or a memorable family day out, there's something for everyone to enjoy."

Advance tickets are available now and offer the best value for visitors:

• Adults: £8.00

• Children aged 3 to 16 (including Santa's Workshop): £7.00

• Children aged 0 to 2: Free

Ticket prices will increase when purchased on the day of the event. Free parking is available for all visitors.

Tickets can be purchased at:

www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/food-gift

Further details about exhibitors, entertainment and activities will be announced closer to the event.

Children eagerly crafting Christmas wreaths at the Lincolnshire Food and Gift Santa's Workshop.