Fears for Dalby show
IT’S been running for nearly 150 years but the Dalby Show is under threat, according to the show society.
The event has been attracting visitors since its inception in 1870 and, to those who enjoy the attractions each year, the show may appear to be going strong.
However, what the public sees is only the end result of hard work, time and money, according to the show society.
Treasurer Robert Parsons said people estimating the show’s cost were often off by miles.
“I’ve had people estimate the cost to be as low as $5000,” he said. “$5000 doesn’t even cover the insurance for people to be there.”
Last year, the show cost $142,000 to put on and took almost a year of preparation.
Show society committee member Cheryl Parsons said the show relied on volunteers but few people put up their hand to help.
“Everyone seems to be quite time poor these days,” Mrs Parsons said.
“Volunteering can be for as short as a few hours, it doesn’t have to be for the entire year.”
“All (people) need to do is contact us and talk to us,” Mr Parsons said.