No crowds at scaled back show
The Benalla Show is a casualty of COVID-19 for the second year running.
While certain events will go ahead, organisers have taken the difficult decision to scale back the show and exclude spectators.
The Benalla Spring Show is one of Benalla’s longest-running community events, attracting a considerable number of patrons and competitors from all over Victoria and the NSW border region for the annual two-day program.
A show spokesperson said that given the uncertainties and challenges presently faced by the local and wider community, the Benalla A&P Society Committee had made decision to scale back the events at the 2021 spring show.
“On Friday, October 15, the 68th Annual Dog Show will be held as an exhibitor-only event,” the spokesperson said.
“The horse section will take place on Saturday,
October 16, exhibitor-only.
“The program will include showjumping and most of the regular hack, pony club and breed classes. Program will be online very soon.
“We had a wonderful
also pavilion competition schedule organised with a great range of fresh, new classes, so we are very disappointed at being unable to run our usual event.
“But we are hoping to have some online competitions in October — so stay tuned.”
The spokesperson said for all of the show’s wonderful sponsors and supporters, they would be in touch shortly with more information, or visit www.benallashow.com