It’s almost Show time!

Between 2 and 5 March thousands of people from all over Gauteng are expected to visit the West Rand’s ‘biggest business and social extravaganza’ at the Greenhills Sport Stadium, home of the Randfontein Show.

We are excited about all the new events and exhibitors at this year’s Show. Every year we bring in something different and visitors can look forward to a completely new look in the Show Hall, exciting new rides, spectacular motocross stunts, drum majorettes, a labyrinth, Arts and Culture Stage, Snoopy’s Flying Club and dog shows,” said Marcelle Mans, Show Coordinator.

Regarding live entertainment, Marcelle said, “We also have some of the country’s favourite music artists such as Saarkie, 4Werke, Refenste, Adam Tas, Brendan Peyper, Ricus Nel, Touch of Class, Jay and Lianie, Gavin Edwards (The Voice) and Riana Nel performing in the Show marquee.”

Main events on the Mahindra Stage in the Kuierskuur include a country show featuring Two Cowboys and a Lady with Clive Bruce, Billy Forrest and Daleen. Gert Koevert & Orkes is another highlight, as well as Riaan Grobler, Dillon Lerm, Linda Kilian, Tanya V, Irene Louise van Wyk and the Rohan Boereorkes.

The Coca-Cola Arts and Culture Stage next to the Show Hall offers up-and-coming artists the opportunity to entertain the crowds with genres that include hip-hop and Afropop. Artists include Agents of Chaos, Prince, Undoda, Destiny, TshepoG, Khethona, Jalettua Nuune, Spazaman, Orion West Rand and Elsirven Sativa.

Various bands such as Dagdroom, Hennie de Bruyn en die Kitaarkêrels and Frekwensie as well as the City Harvest Cultural Group, Dinaledi Youth Projects and the Mediyakoma Traditional Dancers will also be performing on the Arts and Culture Stage. There will also be a number of fashion shows on this stage.

• Plenty for the kids

According to Marcelle, “Lollos, Clarice and the RainbowKidz, Omo the Clown and a dedicated KidZone (C Field), will provide all kinds of activities to keep the kids busy. There will be face painting, cupcake decorating, a craft workshop, carnival games, balloon sculpting and a human canvas and a puppet show in the Kuierskuur.”

Ocean Basket will be hosting a Colouring-In Competition for ages 4 to 6, and 7 to 9 at their stall and great prizes are up for grabs. They are also hosting the finals of their sushi competition for primary and high school learners at their stall on the A field on Saturday, 4 March.

• Let’s not forget the senior citizens

Senior citizens can look forward to a special event on Thursday, 2 March at 12 noon. Well-known television actor, Lieb Bester, Innibos Festival Director and musician Andy Lubbe and Stage Manager, Paul Jordaan, who make up Die Vasbyters, will sing, play instruments and entertain in the Show marquee.

• Something for everyone

The Wow Mini Circus will entertain all ages as will the stilt walkers, acrobats, buskers and clowns.

“Dog lovers are welcome to bring their dogs to the Show – as long as they are on a leash. Man and his best friend can also watch a K9 Search and Rescue Dog Demo (Saturday) as well the Boerboel Appraisal and Competition that takes place in the Coca-Cola arena on the C Field on Sunday 5 March.”

The muscle men will be at it again, but this time the Chaos Strongmen and WWP Wrestlers will be pitting their strength against a Wild Thing Ford Ranger in the Ultimate Power Challenge. The teams will also provide additional entertainment after their battle with the bakkie.

The Bicycle Boulevard – situated in front of the Show office – will also see some interesting items that include:

• School principal’s race – who can ride a bicycle at the slowest speed?

• Boerboel parade

• Traditional dancers

• Fred Astaire SA dance medley

• Drum majorettes parade

• Harley Davidson parade

We are proud to present the 10th Cheerleading and Pom Pom Competition this year. It remains one of the most popular and well supported events at the Show.

“It’s wonderful to see the support the teams get from their schools, teachers and parents. This year we introduce a junior division for primary schools and we even have a pre-primary team from Twinkle Stars Day Care that will be giving a pre-competition performance.”

More competitions and giveaways

Other competitions include:

• Win a Mountain Bike valued at R5 000 – entry fee is only R10 and proceeds will go to Canca.

Entry forms available from the Torero Public Broadcast Stage next to the Show office.

• Five people can win R1 000 each if they correctly count the number of red cut-out bicycles in the Show Hall. Entry forms and details available from all exhibitors in the Show Hall.

• Sweepklap demos and competition will be held on the B field.

• Vodacom will be giving away airtime and data from their stall next to the Show office.

“The Randfontein Show continues to offer value-for-money family entertainment and since late January, cheaper Show entrance tickets have been on sale. The special offer ends at the close of business on 1 March. We have so much to offer that many people visit the Show more than once,” said Marcelle.

She added, “We are enormously grateful to all our sponsors for their support. Without their input we would never be able to host an event of this magnitude. We would also like to thank the following …”

• Rand West City Local Municipality who has given their full cooperation in getting the stadium ready for the big event
• The South African Police Service (SAPS), West Rand District Municipality (WRDM), Emergency Services (EMS), Randfontein Public Safety (Traffic) and members of the WRDM Disaster Management team in advance for the role they play in maintaining law and order and for their interest in this event. They have advised there will be zero-tolerance regarding alcohol consumed by under 18’s. Anyone found to be under the influence and behaving badly will be removed from grounds immediately
• Netcare 911 – Pinehaven and Krugersdorp Hospitals – will provide first aid. There will be an ambulance on standby for emergencies

There is plenty of safe parking and parking areas are manned by local sports clubs. Prices range from R20 (outside the grounds) to R25 (on the grounds). There is also parking for the disabled – enter through Gate 1 on Homestead Avenue. Toilets for the disabled are available next to the Show Hall and behind the A field, close to the Pigeon Club.

All entrance gates will have card machines and there will be several ATMs on the grounds. Show programmes are available at the gates or from the Show office. The full programme can be viewed on www.randfonteininfo.co.za.

Their sponsors are listed on the website and in the Show programme.

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