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Royal Adelaide Show organisers say the event will go ahead in September after being cancelled by the pandemic last year – but a cap on crowd numbers is likely, along with a raft of changes to ensure social distancing.
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Adelaide Showground general manager Michelle Hocking would normally spend this week madly putting the finishing touches on the state’s biggest 10-day event, which was due to begin Friday. But with this year’s Royal Adelaide Show just the fifth in its 181-year history to be cancelled, Hocking is instead left to ponder how she will fill the $10 million hole the coronavirus pandemic has left in the organisation’s budget.
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of the Royal Adelaide Show for only the fifth time since it began in 1840.
The Royal Adelaide Show is back, bigger and better than ever. With so much to see and do, plan your visit before you go to make the most of your day.
UPDATED: A serious design fault and day-to-day failings with the operation of a ride at the Royal Adelaide Show contributed to the death of an eight-year-old girl who was flung more than 10 metres, a court has found.
The Royal Adelaide Show offers enticing food and drink options for visitors this year, including opportunities to try a wide range of South Australian produce, cellar-door experiences, beer tasting and new pop-up food options.
