Heavy rain has caused the two-day Whittlesea Show to be postponed from the Cup Weekend to January.

Whittlesea Agricultual Show President Erica Hawje said: “The weather has been against us from every angle and the grounds and parking areas are so wet we sink when we walk on them – in some parts up to our knees.

“We are very mindful of our responsibilities to have the best outcome considering the health and safety of our members, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers and patrons.

:We’ve all been wearing gum boots for weeks and it’s just not getting any better. We have no choice but to jump in the puddles and postpone the 2022 Whittlesea Show to the new dates of January 21-22, 2023; same place, different time.

“Gate tickets and exhibit entry will be rolled over to the new dates. We haven’t postponed before with the new systems in place, so will work through this in the coming weeks and appreciate your patience in the interim.

“We are very pleased to be able to secure the dates of the 21st and 22nd January 2023 and we look forward to seeing everyone as we Celebrate the return of the Whittlesea Show,” Ms Hawke said.