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With only six weeks away, the countdown to the region’s largest combined entertainment and exhibition event, is on. The Zululand Expo committee are hard at work finalizing last minute details for this year’s Zululand Expo which takes place in Richards Bay from 25 – 27 September 2008.
GROWING EACH YEAR With the clocking ticking, the team are finalizing all arrangements to bring another great show to our doorsteps. Since its inception in 2000, the Zululand Expo has grown both in exhibitor’s attendance and visitors to the event. In 2000 exhibitor participation was 180 and public attendance 17 000, last year 266 exhibitors from all over South Africa visited our town, together with 27 000 members of the public.
Expo Manager, Virna McMaster, reported that to date 182 exhibitors have booked stand space for 2008. “As per last year, we are hoping to have all stands sold 1 month ahead of time”, commented Virna. “Interested parties are urged to book early, to avoid disappointment”.
BUSINESS ON BOARD
We are extremely proud to have Absa as our official major sponsor for this year’s show and look forward to the new partnership formed with them.
Other financial sponsors that have very kindly contributed to Expo this year are; Mhlathuze Water, Development Bank of South Africa, Transnet Freight Rail, Bell Equipment, Tata Steel, Foskor, Department of Trade & Invesment, RBCT, Mondi, BHP Billiton, City of Umhlathuze, Umfolozi College, Uthungulu District Municipality and Exxaro.
The expo team would like to thank these businesses for their generosity as without receiving financial support, the expo team cannot accomplish what they have. Several other businesses and companies, have also come to the party offering products or services, to which we are extremely grateful.
EXPO IS THE TOWN’S LARGEST EVENT Organising of the event is done by a manager and assistant and a team of dedicated volunteers. What the public may not understand or appreciate is that the team begins on a nil budget each year to put the show together. This is indeed a major feat and despite many obstacles and hurdles the success of the event over the past 7 years is evident by the growth and statistics.
WHAT THE PUBLIC CAN EXPECT TO SEE Along with a choice of 200 exhibitor’s displays on show, the public can enjoy a variety of entertainment that will cater for all ages. Highlights of this year’s event will include a variety of three music concerts featured each night with some of South Africa’s favourite artists and bands on show.
Details of the entertainment programme will be published in September.
Anyone wanting further information, can contact the office on 035 7973188 |
