Travelling carnival operators are under financial strain with nowhere to go as the pandemic forces rural shows to cancel.
With the pandemic forcing the cancellation of many regional shows, travelling amusement ride operators and food van vendors are parked up with nowhere to go.Border closures are hindering interstate work opportunities and access to ride inspectorsSteven Karaitiana has lived a career following in the footsteps of his showman grandfather who once spruiked show attractions while travelling across Australia.
The 58-year-old regional Showmen's Guild of Australasia representative said if the stalling persisted he feared the carnival atmosphere of sideshow alley would fade into the past."This is a like a slow death." But dozens of travelling show families like his are sitting idle throughout the region, eagerly awaiting borders to open and events to resume.
Fellow travelling showman Anthony Laurie, from Dubbo, is staying in Forbes until he could get back on the road with his family and amusement rides in tow.
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