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Entrance to the show is R40 per car , regardless of the number of occupants and all proceeds from the show will go towards the establishment and maintenance of the society ' s ambitious Walkerville Agricultural Community Centre . In May the action moves out of Gauteng to Bothaville in the Free State for the Nampo Harvest Day from 16 to 19 May , a four-day show that has become a must-do for anybody involved in agriculture in southern Africa . While accommodation in the area is at a premium at this time of year it is quite possible to do a day trip to Nampo from Gauteng by car if one leaves early enough , and if one has one ' s own aircraft or helicopter the showgrounds has its own airfield , complete with air traffic control for the duration of the show . Back in Gauteng , the Outdoor X Expo takes place on 27 and 28 May at Malonjeni Guest Farm outside Heidelberg . As the name suggests this growing show features all manner of outdoor pursuits , including hunting , 4x4 vehicles , camping and leisure activities . The first weekend in June features the popular Mampoerfees at the Willem Prinsloo Agrticultural History Museum outside Rayton , which is an occasion for visitors to sample the many types of home-distilled traditionally-flavoured spirit on offer , as well as to partake in traditional Afrikaans fare and activities . Finally , ten days later , the KragDag Expo takes place from 16 to 18 June near Donkerhoek , Rayton . Now in its ninth iteration , it has grown into the largest exposition of self-sufficiency and renewable technology in South Africa , and is expected to draw a crowd of more than the 13 000 visitors who
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attended last year ' s show . With a lead sponsorship by Afrikaans union Solidarity now in its second year , the KragDag show features more than 500 exhibitors spread over a 3ha exhibition ground that incorporates food stalls and entertainment in a carnival atmosphere . Originally started in response to the energy crisis of 2007 , the show was envisaged to enable visitors to “ do their own thing ” by living off-grid , using solar energy , growing |
their own food and developing a lifestyle that renders them independent and selfsupporting . With this in view , the theme of this year ' s expo is “ gone are the days of living at the highest gear ” in an attempt to highlight ways and means to live life at a more meaningful , but slower , pace . Although energy solutions and self-sufficiency remain cornerstones of the show , other areas have come to be highlighted including water supply and quality , security , |
food security , the economy , education , health , and financial aspects . There is also a focus on entrepreneurship and a sub-exhibition by the Association of Home Educators . Entrance on the day is R70 for adults , with children under 18 free , but you can enter for free if you register on-line with your own email address at www . kragdag . co . za . |