The Spring Family Carnival is on its way to Wagga.
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With shows cancelled earlier this year due to COVID-19 risks, the group of amusement operators have been working with NSW Health to put on safe events throughout the region.
Forbes was the first town to host their carnival - and Showman's Guild representative Gage Stewart said it, and all the following events, all went off without a hitch.
Mr Stewart said he and the crew would spend most of the year travelling between shows, but due to coronavirus a lot of them had been cancelled.
They had the idea to organise a carnival with the show societies in different areas to try and bring springtime fun to the region.
"We used to spend 10 months of the year going to different places, and we were getting fed up with sitting at our property," Mr Stewart said.
"People are loving it. In West Wyalong and Forbes, the turnout has been better than some of the shows even.
"They just love being out doing something."
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Mr Stewart said they are following all necessary precautions to ensure a safe event for everyone involved.
He added that numbers would stay within limits, there would be room for social distancing and operators wipe down rides between patrons.
The carnival will open at the Wagga Showgrounds from October 23 to 25.
For more information and to organise ride vouchers click here.