Wet weather puts a dampener on Taralga campdraft's return

Months of planning had gone into the May 11 and 12 fixture at Taralga Showground.

However, committee member, Lauren Croker, said the town had received 50mm of rain since Saturday and up to 40mm was expected across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs Croker said the decision to postpone was disappointing but necessary.

"We were concerned that trucks would get bogged but the safety of our competitors and welfare of the stock come first," she said.

"If we run an event we want it to be safe."

Given the wet weather, the committee decided it was "unfeasible" to run the campdraft in the near future.

Organisers are working on a new date later in the year.

Ms Croker said she would contact all sponsors to discuss refunds or other options for those who made cash donations.

The campdraft was making a comeback after about five years. Bushfires, Covid and the lack of cattle had conspired against the event.

It was normally held with the rodeo but was moved to May when more cattle were available.

Lauren and husband, Brad, are sponsoring some of the stock for the campdraft.

The event had attracted 900 entries from Taralga and local region, as well as Wagga Wagga, Cooma, Oberon, Bathurst and elsewhere. About 650 runs were planned.

"That is pretty good for the first year back," Mrs Croker said.

She thanked the community and business for their support and hoped the event could be staged the following weekend.