Nhill puts show on hold

Nhill Agricultural and Pastoral Society has cancelled its annual October Nhill Show based on uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.

Society president Darrell Hall confirmed the decision, adding the society would now look towards the popular event’s return next year.

“Every October for 135 years the community, young and old, look forward to going to the Nhill Show, a once-a-year get-together with a huge variety of things to see and do,” he said.

“Unfortunately, the 2020 October show will not be an event that we can look forward to.”

Mr Hall said the committee urged the community to accept and respect the decision members had made.

“It was a difficult one to make. Not only does it affect Nhill A and P Society financially, but many other organisations and our sponsors that use the show as a much-needed fundraiser and publicity opportunity,” he said.

“The risks involved including insurance coverage, outweigh any benefits to the community.

“As a region we are so fortunate not to have any cases of COVID-19 and the Nhill A and P show committee was not prepared to have an event that had the possibility of bringing any cases to our doorstep.

“We are hoping that 2021 will be the year we can bring the show back, so you have plenty of time to master all those new craft and cooking skills that you have learnt over the past couple of months in lockdown, and consider putting in entries for the 2021 Nhill Show.”