Agricultural shows across New South Wales will share in $55.7 million State Government stimulus funding to support maintenance and improvement works at a range of showgrounds.

Berry Showground will receive a new animal nursery, pavilion roof and solar power installation after receiving approximately $80,000.

Kangaroo Valley Showground's main area is set to receive better drainage and reshaping, along with a solar power system at at cost of roughly $200,000.

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Nowra Showground's Poultry Pavilion, the main arena and the solar power system will all receive improvements, thanks to $125,000.

Tim Capp, President of the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW, said the funding has come at an ideal time.

"Every show since March has been cancelled, following hundreds of hours of volunteer preparation, contracted commitments to suppliers, entertainers, trade stall holders, and to the dismay of passionate competitors in all sections from ponies to peonies, cattle to cakes, merino sheep to muscovy ducks. Each of our 192 shows has been adversely impacted by these sudden cancellations," Mr Capp said.

The showground stimulus program has so far supported more than 1,300 jobs at 152 showgrounds across NSW.

Mr Capp said showgrounds provide many crucial roles in regional communities, not just at showtime.

"In the face of adversity, show societies and showgrounds continue to be a central community asset in times of disaster. Many are being used as Covid-19 testing sites, and during bushfire season they were a refuge for people, pets and livestock," he said.

"While community events such as annual agricultural shows can't be run at the moment, it's the perfect time for show societies to perform maintenance without disruption, whether it's upgrading grandstands, replacing old buildings, improving power access or installing new structures."