Ballarat show a no go

THE annual Ballarat Spring Show, planned for November, is cancelled.

Last week the Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s executive committee decided not to run the event due to COVID-19.

Executive officer, Elizabeth van Beek said community wellbeing’s a priority.

“Due to the fact that there will not be a show, we would like to give the City of Ballarat the opportunity to make alternative arrangements for the Friday public holiday for this year,” she said.

“The society hopes that local businesses…hit hard by COVID-19 will have an opportunity to recoup some revenue in the lead up to the Christmas shopping period.”