Cancelled Cornwall show costs traders thousands

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The final day of the Royal Cornwall Show was cancelled Saturday due to strong winds, leaving traders thousands of pounds out of pocket. The annual agricultural event, a major draw for Cornwall's business community, had to shut down mid-event as weather conditions became unsafe. For small vendors who'd invested in booth fees and inventory, the sudden closure meant lost sales during what's typically one of their most lucrative days of the year. Organizers faced the difficult choice between safety and the financial impact on participants.