The Lancefield Agricultural Show has taken a blow from Mother Nature for the second year in a row.
The annual show, scheduled for Sunday, has had to be scaled back because of extreme wet weather in the region over recent weeks.
The latest setback comes after fires that swept the region were brought under control shortly before they threatened to snuff out last year’s show.
Show committee member Vivien Philpotts said torrential rain had turned Lancefield Park to a “waterlogged mess”.
“It’s a real shame,” Ms Philpotts said. “We just couldn’t have trucks and animals trudging through our grounds, which are so badly waterlogged you couldn’t drive in. If they didn’t get bogged they’d surely make a mess.”
She said the decision to push on with the show reflected the community’s resilience. “I just think these things are iconic. It’s fantastic that the small community of Lancefield can put together such a big event. A lot of people don’t go to the Royal Melbourne Show but wait to attend ours.
“We’d love people to come down and support us. There will be free entry and all the indoor activities will still go ahead.
“These situations are difficult, but we look forward to the third Sunday of October next year when, all going well, the show will be back in all its glory.”
Home craft stalls, a scarecrow competition and children’s entertainment will still be in the pavilion this Sunday. But all outdoor events, including the woodchop, rides, tractor pull and animal competitions have been cancelled.
