Wee Waa Show cancelled for 2020 but will be back better than ever in 2021

Wee Waa Show Society has released a statement regarding its decision to cancel the 2020 Wee Waa Show due to concerns around the coronavirus.

The committee will plan to put on a fabulous show for the community in 2021.

Below is the committee’s statement.

Today, after careful consideration of the advice from the Federal Government and notification that the NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard, has made an Order under Section 7 of the Public Health Act 2010 to force the immediate cancellation of public events with more than 500 people to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

We have made the regretful decision to cancel this year’s Wee Waa Show, while the cancellation of the event is disappointing and another major setback for our local community, it is the right thing to do to control the spread of infection and keep people safe.

The Wee Waa Show has a long and distinguished history and is an event which many in our local community hold dear, so the decision to cancel was not taken lightly. We must follow the advice of health officials to ensure the health and safety of our patrons and everyone involved with the Wee Waa Show.

We have made the decision early in consideration of those planning to exhibit and compete in the Show, our Stewards who are already in preparation for the event, our commercial partners, entertainment providers, and volunteers so as to minimise the disruption and impact on them.

It has been an incredibly tough time over the last few years with the impact of drought in our area and this is yet another setback however, we are a resilient and resourceful bunch of people in the Wee Waa Show Society and with the support of our members and our local community we will bounce back with a bigger and better Wee Waa Show in 2021.

We are currently working through the full implications of the cancellation and will provide further information and advice as soon as it is available.