Margaret River Show needs your help

Organisers of this year’s Margaret River and Districts Agricultural Show have issued an urgent plea for volunteers to keep the annual festival alive. Association president Lara Armstrong said many regional towns were losing their yearly show, with last year’s disruption from COVID-19 only one factor. “The heart of a rural town has always been the agricultural show,” she said. “It brings together the ‘townies’ and the ‘out of towners’ to one event that encumbrances all that the town has to offer.” Apart from being a great social occasion, the show also rated highly among the region’s youngsters. But help was needed to deliver this year’s show, slated for November 5 and 6. “We can see great changes ahead for our show, but for this to happen we need volunteers,” Ms Armstrong said. “As Margaret River has grown so rapidly, the show has struggled to keep up with the changes and re-energize. “Please help us keep the Margaret River Show alive and not disappear as many regional show have.” Stewards, set-up help, ticketing, and supervisors for mini events like the planned silent disco were all needed, as well as help to enforce COVID-19 requirements. The Ag Show was also seeking business partners for sponsorship. To get involved, contact president.MRDAS@gmail.com.