The 2022 Ungarie Show, to be held on Saturday 10th September, will be bigger and better than ever thanks to support from the NSW Government’s Country Shows Support Package.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the program has already delivered over $125,000 to country shows across the electorate, with the Ungarie Show Society securing $14,600 to support the delivery of this year’s show.
“These grants provide certainty to show organisers to lock in suppliers, hire equipment and purchase goods, which is also great news for local businesses,” Ms Cooke said.
“Our local shows are a fantastic tradition, with this grant ensuring they continue to delight and be a part of our history for many generations to come.”
“I encourage everyone to get behind the Ungarie Show this year and see all the amazing things they have to offer.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the $5 million Country Shows Support Package provides a funding opportunity for the 190 agricultural shows that are planned across NSW in 2022.
“It’s been a tough few years for country shows, with drought, bushfires, storms, floods and COVID-19 disrupting plans, but as they say, the show must go on and these grants are helping make that happen,” Mr Toole said.
“Country shows are the heartbeat of so many rural communities – they not only celebrate the best of the best in the community but allow visitors to experience the tastes, sights and sounds of the bush.”
The $5 million Country Shows Support Package is part of the NSW Government’s $200 million Regional Recovery Package, which will deliver long term support and certainty for the regions as the state reopens.
For further information on the Country Shows Support Package go to: www.nsw.gov.au/CountryShows.
