The 2021 National Western Stock Show has been cancelled over concern for public health related to COVID-19.
Officials from the NWSS and Western Stock Show Association say the decision to postpone the show until 2022 was difficult after exhausting every possible option to host a modified show even at reduced capacity.
They say the event could not be held while complying with the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines necessary to protect exhibitor, visitors, and the public- taking into account the virus could spread easily indoors in the middle of winter.
