2018 Success Story
The 2018 Bloem Show was hosted form 26 April – 5 May with the theme “Monsters and Mascots``. A variety of activities formed part of the largest shows in the country.
Exhibitors @ Bloem Show 2018
- 342 exhibitions
- 50 food stalls
- 2 574 creative handwork and craft entries
- SEDA and SMME exhibitions
- The Arc with birds, chickens, pigeons, rabbits & museums
- SAPS exhibition
- SANDF exhibition
Agriculture @ Bloem Show 2018
- Animals
- 1 International Championship
- 7 National Championships
- 17 Regional and Provincial Championships
- 206 entries in Dairy Show
- Vleissentraal – SA Stud Book Elite Bull growth test class
- Veeplaas Auctioneer competition
- Outdoor exhibitions
- Sheering demonstrations and competitions
- Farm stall exhibitions with agri-related wool products
Visitors @ Bloem Show 2018
- 105 645 visitors
- Demographic stats of visitors (2016 stats)
- 54% female, 46% male
- 57% adults, 35% children and 8% pensioners
- 37% black, 56% white, 7% coloured
- 19.24% visitors overnight when staying in Bloemfontein
- Estimate economic value of Bloem Show to the city/province: R35 000 000+
- Job creation
- Business opportunities for Bloemfontein & Mangaung
Entertainment @ Bloem Show 2018
- 18 top national and internationally known artists.
- Computicket Bloem Show Talent Search – 110 participants, 10 finalists and 1 winner
- Beauty contests – 4 categories
- Fun park exciting rides and special packages
- Kiddies entertainment & productions
- Family Fun Competition – R70 000 Holiday grand prize
- Sheep shearing
- Vodacom kiddies train
- Oval Track racing
- SANDF capability show
- Brian Capper, motorbike stunts
- Dog championships
- Monster truck show