The Stanthorpe Show has been postponed to an unknown date, it was announced tonight.
The Stanthorpe Agricultural Society posted to Facebook announcing the change.
Show President, Brett “Boaty” Boatfield, wrote that “this has not been an easy decision for me, and members of the general committee”.
He stated that a number of factors were considered when making the decision, the main one being the health and safety of the volunteers, exhibitors, stall holders and attendees.
He then stated that the financial implications were another major factor, and what may happen if the show was forced to cancel at the last minute.
“I must emphasise that we are just postponing the show,” Brett wrote in his statement. “We are looking at all options that are available to us to continue this great tradition at a later date.”
He stated that while the Stanthorpe Show normally kicks off the show season, the event will be great no matter what time of the year it is held.
The show will discuss the options available to them with Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Shows, the Showmen’s Guild, sponsors, and other key stakeholders in relation to a suitable alternative date.
Brett encouraged everyone to still renew their 2022 Stanthorpe Agricultural Society membership, as membership not only provides entry to the Stanthorpe Show, but also the Tenterfield, Allora, Killarney, and Warwick shows.
He emphasised that the membership also supports the operation of the Society throughout the year.
“Our members are important to us and we encourage you to remain passionate and supportive of the Society through troubling times,” Brett wrote in his statement.
“You have done this before and I am sure you will continue to support us into the future.”
He confirmed that the Society will provide further advice about options and dates as the information becomes available.
“Let us get through this current change in the health of our state and come out the other side healthier and ready to party at the show.”
The other shows in the region are at this point still going ahead.
