BATHURST AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

An annual agricultural show is held over 3 days every year and Exhibitors from the Eastern Cape and surrounds book their stands, either indoor or outdoor, to market their product. Exhibitors represent a complete cross-section of the South African business sector. An extensive Flea Market section is demarcated for small business entrepreneurs encouraging local as well as national creative talent to display and sell their craft thereby enhancing & complementing employment in what is traditionally an economically depressed region. Beside the opportunity to exhibit and trade, the Society calls for Entries each year through a comprehensive Catalogue published inviting potential participants to compete in their specific field. The categories cover a broad spectrum of farming methods, arts,  

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crafts, and home industries such as a Horse Section; Cattle Section; Small Stock Section; Pineapple Section; Best Conserved Farm; Best Agricultural Invention; Art; Photography; Baking; to name but a few. Each section is judged according to the highest standards applicable and prizes are awarded in the form of trophies together with items generously donated by local business and the public. The Horse Section boasts a proud partnership with the Agricultural Society throughout its history ensuring that high standards of equestrian events and coaching are continued and encouraged by a new generation of South Africans.