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The animal magic of the Lincolnshire Show

David McKennaEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
News imageBBC Two dark-coloured pigs with long floppy ears lying on a bed of straw inside an enclosure.BBC
The 2026 show features 2,500 animals, with events including pig handling

Thousands of people attend the Lincolnshire Show each year to celebrate the county's rural life and produce.

The 2026 show features 2,500 animals, with events including fleece competitions, showjumping and best in breed, as well as a young sheep handler event.

Here is a selection of pictures from day one of the show, which is in its 141st year.

News imageA sheep in a pen wearing a blue jumper. There are two other sheep in the background looking on.
Sporting a dashing coat is sure to get you noticed
News imageA Lincolnshire Longwool sheep resting its chin on a metal gate.
The show is known for its livestock competitions
News imageA woman in a blue jacket spraying a brown cow with water in a pen outside a large white marquee.
As temperatures soared, visitors were treated to a demonstration on how to stay cool
News imageA brown cow standing in a pen with its handler after being hosed down.
Can anyone lend me a towel?
News imageTwo sheep standing in a pen. They are black and have tan patches around their eyes.
We've got our eyes on ewe...
News imageThree sheep in a pen. The floor is covered in straw and two of the sheep are lying down.
Hanging with my besties
News imageA white horse being ridden. There are multiple fences.
Crowds were treated to showjumping in the main ring
News imageTwo men chatting and laughing. The man on the left is wearing glasses and a red and grey jacket over a chequered shirt. The man on the right is wearing a blue suit and a tie. Behind them are people at a country show.
Away from the animals, this visitor asked Peter Levy to give Paul Hudson some flak for failing to get the weather right

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