The Orange Show and Australian National Field Days will each get a slice of $34 million as part of the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program.
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The Australian National Field Days will receive $70,000 and the Orange Show will get $15,000 to help them bounce back in 2021 after being cancelled this year due to COVID-19.
The Orange Show, after a number of date changes brought on by clashes across the region, is expected to be held on May 8 and 9.
In July, the Australian National Field Days chairman Sam Connell and manager Jayne West, were forced to cancel its October-run event for the first time in 68 years.
Mrs West said the $70,000 was the maximum they could get and it would help the committee prepare for the field days to return on October 21, 22 and 23 next year.
She said it would pay for utilities, insurance, and employ contractors such as forklift drivers who often like an upfront payment.
"It's a big boost, without that we would have really been struggling," Mrs West said.
"We lobbied David Little Proud to get the finds and Andrew Gee [Federal Member for Calare] was a great advocate for us."
Mr Gee said the first payments under the program will roll out before Christmas.
"Agricultural shows are the heart and soul of our regions. They bring our farmers together, and they bring town and country together, while also putting tourism dollars into the pockets of local businesses and the broader community," Mr Gee said.
He said agricultural shows and field days contribute more than $1 billion to the economy each year, but rely largely on financial assistance from supporters and attendees.
Other recipients of include the Cudal show, which will receive $13,321.85, Yeoval $10,000, Cumnock Show $9,746.38, Molong Show $8264.31, Carcoar Show $2994.85, Manildra Show $1431.85 and Trunkey Creek Show $788.01.
The Bathurst Show and Mudgee Small Farm Field Days will each receive $70,000, while Lithgow and Canowindra shows will each get $15,000 and Wellington Show will get $9269.47.
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said 378 shows and field days had been approved for funding.
"These events bring our families and farmers together, build community spirit and help bridge the divide between country and city," he said.
"They also help farmers stay competitive by providing an opportunity to share innovation and new ways of doing business."
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