Country shows cancelled again across NSW in 2021 as coronavirus concerns continue
ABCMany communities around the state are facing their second year without a country show as concerns about coronavirus and the financial impacts of running a COVID-safe event take a toll. Key points: More than 20 shows scheduled for January and February have made the tough decision to cancel or postpone their 2021 events Concerns about coronavirus and strict restrictions to run events are behind the cancellations The Sydney Royal Easter Show is still going ahead with the team working with authorities to make sure its safe One of those is Wingham, on the NSW Mid North Coast, which made the "tough decision" this week to cancel for 2021. Royal Easter Show powering ahead Despite the cancellation of many regional shows, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is all set to go ahead in April. "We have been working very closely with NSW Health to ensure we can deliver a COVID-safe Sydney Royal Easter Show," he said. "You've got a lot of young people and their first experience of exhibiting and competing in cattle or sheep or arts and crafts is in their local show," Mr Wilton said. "
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