Mackay and Pioneer Valley show assured rides are locked in
Patrons have been assured the Pioneer Valley and Mackay shows will be ‘overflowing’ with rides, games and attractions amid public liability issues nationwide.
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Pioneer Valley and Mackay show patrons can rest assured rides, games and attractions will be "overflowing" at the 2021 shows.
The assurance comes after other shows and events in the state were cancelled because some recreational companies could not renew their public liability insurance.
But fortunately for the Mackay region, the Showmen's Guild is bringing the rides and thrills.
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Guild vice president Glen McGregor said most of the travelling showmen had active liability insurance until the end of 2021.
He said this meant patrons at the Pioneer Valley and Mackay shows would see no difference in the availability of rides this year.
"I can put your mind at ease, the shows will be going ahead and they will be overflowing with rides, games and attractions," Mr McGregor said.
Pioneer Valley Show manager Kristanne Daly said rides were an essential element of show time, adding excitement for children and teens.
"We normally get a really great cross-section of rides for teens and some for the little ones," Mrs Daly said.
Mrs Daly said she was in regular contact with the Showmen's Guild and had no concerns.
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