Heightened security measures will be in place for the duration of the Bloem Show’s 140th edition, commencing on Thursday (27/04) in Bloemfontein. The event, scheduled to run until 6 May, is exempted from load shedding.
“Bloem Show is exempted due to high security risks and the safeguarding of more than 6 000 animals, participants, exhibitors and more than 100 000 visitors,” said Elmarie Prinsloo, chief executive officer (CEO).
“There are standby generators. This provision excludes any possibility cable theft or transformer malfunction. However, in these circumstances emergency lights will be functional.”
Prinsloo said the plan was to make this year’s show memorable.
“The spirit is good and positive. We cannot and will not let load shedding get our spirit or celebrations down!” she exclaimed.
A range of proudly South African products will be showcased. These range from 289 entrants for the Dairy Product competition, to 21 agricultural championships, and 2 065 creative handicrafts and art.
Patrons stand to save money on tickets during the event’s ten-day celebration. Early birds who purchase tickets before today (26/04) at 17:00 will pay discounted prices.
They will get a R10 discount on admission tickets, which excludes ticket prices on half-price day. The offer does, however, apply to double the funfair tokens. For R600, visitors will get 48 tokens instead of the usual 24.
Other specials include a R50 discount on unlimited funfair ride tickets. These normally cost R300, but until today it is only R250. Ride tickets are valid until 21:00 on the day of attendance.
For the detailed programme, visit bloemshow.co.za.
