Rand Show is almost upon us again
Expect a vast array of super exciting things to see and do, which the Rand Show is all about.
IT’S almost time for Joburg’s most iconic event – the annual Rand Show – and this year promises to be another show-stopper. It will take place from April 19 to April 28 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre.
Celebrating its 125th year anniversary, the Rand Show is synonymous with family entertainment on a grand scale. The Johannesburg Expo Centre can accommodate a vast array of super exciting things to see and do, which the Rand Show is all about.
Exciting things to expect
• Gaming, cosplay and dance are just some of the new additions to the entertainment menu, and gaming fans will be given a real treat at the new Gaming Entertainment Pavilion with a Fortnite Gaming Tournament where R100 000 is up for grabs.
• Well-loved Show favourites are back, such as the gorgeous South African Garden and Home Pavilion, exciting military displays featuring supersonic jets, attack helicopters, armoury and synchronised aerial displays and of course the fantastic fun fair.
• For petrol heads, there is the world class World of Motoring showcasing a motoring hall, spinning and drifting, driving course and the anticipated IASCA World Record Sound Competition.
• The chance to win big is made even greater with a host of other prizes up for grabs, ranging from a stunning home make over from EasyLife Kitchens, which includes a new kitchen and cabinetry in each room. It comes with furniture worth R150 000 from Home Italia and a Mlily Manchester United bed.
• You can also be off to the Chelsea Flower Show in London and local travel to the beautiful Kirstenbosch or beautiful Lesotho – the whole family can walk away winners.
• All these activities have also been super-charged with the addition of a world class Fashion, Beauty and Fitness Expo which will be attended by some of the world’s biggest names in fitness such as Hattie Boydle from Australia, Tom Coleman from the UK, AJ Ellison from the USA and our very own Jaco de Bruyn. This expo will also host events such as SA’s Fitness Runway Model competition and public workouts where visitors can themselves take part in fitness sessions. All followed by delicious healthy, nutritious treats available at the pavilion.
• Cape Town’s famous Zip Zap Circus will also entertain with breath-taking performances April 26 to April 28.
• Or if cooking or talent shows are your thing, be sure to catch the finals of SA’s brand new Jacaranda Clash of Ages and the Joburg’s Talent competition.
• There is so much more happening, but just a last teaser, one of SA’s favourite spectacles is watching a great Drum Majorette challenge and this year the Drum Majorettes Gold Cup is back!
Make your way there
Normal ticket prices are R80 for children under 17 and R150 per adult, however, a limited number of Early Bird tickets are available.
Purchase an Early Bird ticket and you’ll save up to R70 on the ticket price, meaning that for as little as R100 per adult and R50 per child, the whole family can come along. This great saving includes free entry into the Gaming Pavilion, as well as automatic entry for every adult ticket purchased to win a Suzuki Swift, sponsored by Suzuki South Africa.
Limited tickets are available so don’t miss out. This promises to be a 10-day, super-sized festival of fun for all ages. Visit www.randshow.co.za for more information.
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