The Rand Show – Joburg’s best day out

The Rand Show is almost upon us and this year, the 125th anniversary of the show, promises to be better than ever before.

The show is synonymous with family entertainment on a grand scale, with something to appeal to every member of the family.

This year the Rand Show will be running from April 19 to 28 at South Africa’s largest purpose-built event venue, the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, on the corner of Nasrec and Rand Show roads.

What can you expect this year?

• 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, 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 makeover from EasyLife Kitchens, which includes a new kitchen and cabinetry in each room.

It comes with R150 000 worth of furniture from Home Italia and a MLily Manchester United bed.

You can also be off to the Chelsea Flower Show in London and locally travel to the beautiful Kirstenbosch or beautiful Lesotho – the whole family can walk away winners.

• A world-class fashion, beauty and fitness expo which will be attended by some of the world’s biggest names in fitness including 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 take part in fitness sessions.

• Cape Town’s famous Zip Zap Circus will also entertain with breath-taking performances from April 26 to 28.

• Be sure to catch the finals of SA’s brand new Jacaranda Clash of Ages and the Joburg’s Talent competition.

• This year the Drum Majorettes Gold Cup is back at the show.

Visit www.randshow.co.za for more information.