IT IS that time of year where the Leeton Show would almost be set to go ahead.
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However, this event and many others, have had to be cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Leeton Show Society is keeping busy and there's something everyone can do to ensure this organisation can keep ticking along until the 2021 event.
The organisation has held an agricultural show for 104 years and 2020 was set to be the 105th outing.
Any money left over from the 2020 show was to be used for a new covered space at the Leeton Showground.
Grant funding had been received from the Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants program to put towards the building of this pavilion cover.
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However, part of the grant conditions stipulated the society co-contribute to the overall building costs.
"Due to cancellation of the 2020 Leeton Show we are unable to come up with this shortfall," society secretary Janne Skewes said.
"While we are grateful to have received the grant there is still a $10,000 shortfall that we are struggling to come up with due to the fact the 2020 Leeton Show was cancelled due to COVID-19.
"This pavilion cover will allow for an all-weather area that can be used by members of the Leeton community for a variety of reasons all year round.
"This cover will have the potential to be used for not only the Leeton Show, but for various events such as sporting and market days to name a few."
With that in mind, the society is seeking donations, big or small, to help cover the shortfall.
"All donations will be recognised and gratefully received to help bring this project to fruition," Mrs Skewes said.
To donate visit the Leeton Show Facebook page and click on the link provided to do so. For more information contact 0411 893 272.
Meanwhile, the society is also participating in a novel idea from the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW to promote strength and solidarity of the agricultural show network.
With 192 shows across cancelled in 2020, the idea is to inject a little bit of fun while also reminding residents of the importance of this event.
"Leeton Show Society want to start a conversation about the value of local shows, as well as connecting our show network through a simple campaign in October," Mrs Skewes said.
"We're asking you to create a 'No Show Scarecrow buddy' to display along the Acacia Avenue fence of the showground so everyone can see them and celebrate your efforts.
"Bring your scarecrow to the showground office on October 10 between 11.30am and 1.30pm.
"Your scarecrow will be displayed by the committee during October, judging and prizes to be advised at a later date."
Remember to also take lots of photos and post on social media using the hashtag #NOSHOWSCARECROW.