THIS year’s Leeton Show is preparing to mark its 100th anniversary, showing no signs of the trouble being experienced by the town’s near-neighbours.
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It was announced earlier this week the Griffith Show Society would be putting its event into recess this year.
However, the Leeton event, to be held in October, is forging on bigger and better than ever to celebrate its big milestone.
Leeton Show Society secretary Paula Fields said it was a shame the Griffith event wouldn’t be going ahead this year.
“I think it would be good if they at least had a ‘bare bones’ show,” she said.
“It would be hard to get it back again after a year off.
“I know it’s a decision that wouldn't have been made lightly.
“It is a lot of work organising these things.”
While Griffith is experiencing difficulties, Mrs Fields said it was a different situation in Leeton.
She said planning for this year’s 100th event was well underway and was hopeful residents would get out and support the occasion.
“We’ve got plenty planned this year,” Mrs Fields said.
“There’s a lot of work going on at the moment to make it a really great event for everyone.
“We’re still ironing out some of the events that will be part of the show, but it should be really great.”
One of the components Mrs Fields is hopeful will be included this year is a Battle of the Bands event on the Saturday evening of the show.
There will also be plenty of other added extras of the weekend to make the show memorable.
“It’s definitely a big year this year for Leeton,” Mrs Fields said. “I think it’s a pretty exciting achievement for the town.
“We’re looking to bring in more entertainment this year. Possibly motorbikes or something like that because when we’ve had it before it appeals to a wide audience.”
It’s also not too late to be part of the preparations.
“We have a fantastic committee, but as always we would definitely welcome more helpers,” Mrs Fields said.
“During the actual show week itself that would be great, particularly in the areas to do with the horses. The more hands on deck the better.”