Lewis Foster

With over 520 sheep at the Lincolnshire Show it can be hard for visitors to separate the good, the baaaad and the ugly.

But there’s no need to be sheepish, The Lincolnite spoke to judge and Lincoln Longwool expert Steve Higgins to find out what makes a star studded sheep special.

“There’s two main components to the Lincoln Longwool,” Explained Steve Higgins, “One in the size of the sheep, they’re the biggest British breed of sheep.

“So they have to be great big sheep with a flat back and strong legs.

“The second thing is the wool, the clue’s in the name, but it’s not a soft wool.

“The Lincoln is famous for its use as carpet making wool so it has to be really strong and really hard and heavy, and that’s the key thing.”

If ewe want to know more you can see the Lincoln Longwools in action in our video.

For other highlights, check out our ram packed Lincolnshire Show guide.

Traders, farmers and performers are finalising their preparations at the Lincolnshire Showground ahead of the Lincolnshire Show.

The 600 traders are offering a wide variety of items including clothes, jewellery, shoes and even cars and lawnmowers.

Over 60,000 visitors are expected to attend this year’s Lincolnshire Show over Wednesday and Thursday and it is being billed as the biggest and best yet.

2018’s show will have an RAF theme and will feature displays by the RAF Falcons and flypasts from a Dakota, Spitfire and the Red Arrows.

Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Jayne Southall, CEO of the Lincolnshire Showground and Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, said: “It’s a great agricultural show, we have our livestock and the equines.

“It’s a great day out for children and lots of schools participate and get involved.

“But also it’s a great opportunity for businesses in Lincoln to shout about what they do.

“In the Lincolnshire Kitchen we have local chefs and local producers showing us what they’ve got.

“Really, it’s all about showing off what’s great about Lincolnshire.”

For more information on this year’s Lincolnshire Show visit our superguide.