Hobart Show gets the nod

A QUARANTINE breach and the sudden lockdown in southern Tasmania weren’t enough to stop the Royal Hobart Show from going ahead, but one of the event days has been dropped.

Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania CEO Scott Gadd was “disappointed” Wednesday’s event would be cancelled, but was glad sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday would proceed.

“Wednesday’s traditionally our schools day but unfortunately we need that extra day to get set up,” Mr Gadd said.

Organisers had to put preparations on hold over the weekend, forcing them to take an extra day on Wednesday to transform the Hobart Showground in Glenorchy.

Mr Gadd said people who bought tickets for Wednesday would be automatically refunded and he urged them to book tickets for the other three show days.

He said masks would be available at the gate for all patrons more than 12 years old.

“We would really appreciate the support given all the efforts we’ve made to help this go ahead,” he said.

Mr Gadd was “over the moon” the Royal Hobart Show 200th birthday event could continue, after agricultural shows in Launceston, Burnie, Brighton and Circular Head were cancelled because of Covid-19 restriction difficulties.

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