The Allora Show Society announced tonight that the Allora Show has been cancelled.
In a press release, The Management Committee of the Allora Show Society stated they have done “everything in (their) power, in the hope that the 2022 Allora Show would continue as it has done for the past 144 years”.
They stated that the community has been relatively lucky so far, remaining untouched by Covid-19.
The Show Society stated that after a number of Management Committee Meetings, and with recent developments and predictions in mind, it has been decided to cancel the 2022 Allora Show.
“This decision hasn’t been made lightly and is very disappointing for all the remarkable volunteers who have been working tirelessly to prepare the Showgrounds for its signature event.”
The release stated that the Committee feels an obligation to keep safe the volunteers who make the show possible.
“In light of the present outbreaks in our district, the number of cases increasing daily, and the peak of the current wave predicted to be at the time of the Show, it has been decided that the risk to our Community was far too great to proceed.
“The impact of one positive case within a family would have serious implications for them, including possible health issues and disruption to work commitments.”
The Management Committee stated that the decision is a risk-based approach regarding an assessment of the effects of our community.
“Whilst it is acknowledged by authorities that Covid will continue to spread, the aim is to slow the spread to enable medical capabilities to manage along with minimising impact on local businesses.
“The Allora Show Society is not an authority to ‘challenge’ or try and ‘get around’ Queensland Health requirements; nor do we wish to impose those consequences on our community.
“The society is not in favour of providing a ‘super spreader’ event which may result in an amplified detrimental effect on our community whether it be by illness or requirements to isolate.
They stated that the Bull Ride will be postponed to a date later in the year, and the showgrounds are open for use and will welcome groups “who wish to hold practicable sized events during these times”.
The Management Committee finished by stating that memberships to the Allora Show Society are still available.
This membership will ensure entry to the Bull Ride, Voting rights at the Meetings and entry into the Stanthorpe, Warwick and Killarney Shows.
“With Warwick and Killarney Shows being a little later in the year, hopefully things will have improved by that time.”
