NAMPO Cape 2025 returns to Bredasdorp Park from 10 to 13 September, promising a vibrant, expanded showcase for South Africa’s agricultural sector. This year’s edition places a renewed focus on farming, livestock, and innovation, while also introducing new lifestyle elements that enhance the overall visitor experience.
At the centre of the agricultural programme is the expanded Landbank Livestock Tent, now relocated next to the BKB Livestock Centre. It will feature 35 exhibitors, including new breed displays such as Île-de-France, Suffolk, and Persian sheep, as well as Limousin and Chianina cattle. The layout creates a dynamic space for producers, breeders, and industry representatives to network and engage around genetics, health, and sustainability.
Merino Excellence on Show
A major highlight for livestock enthusiasts is the return of the BKB Merino Classic, taking place on 11 and 12 September. More than 300 entries are expected from both stud and commercial breeders. Alongside it, the BKB National Merino Fleece Show makes its debut, showcasing the quality of South African Merino wool through both objective and traditional evaluation.
Agricultural Insight and Collaboration
In addition to livestock displays, the Santam Auditorium will host discussions led by organisations such as Grain SA, Vinpro, the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation, and the Milk Producers Organisation, with SA Studbook facilitating focused sessions on small stock, dairy, and beef breeding excellence.
Growing Smarter: Protected Vegetable Production Seminar
This year also features a seminar on Protected Vegetable Production, which will explore sustainable water management, integrated pest control, precision farming, and greenhouse technology, with an emphasis on solutions for emerging and New Era farmers.
Boerboels and Tent Pegging
Saturday, 13 September will feature the Western Cape Championship hosted by the South African Boerboel Breeders’ Society, where 100 registered Boerboels will be judged in the Western Cape Lubricants Arena. That same arena will debut international tent pegging, a high-speed equestrian sport, with teams from South Africa and Australia competing.
Lifestyle and Leisure
Lifestyle additions further enrich the experience. For the first time, luxury and standard on-site tented accommodation will be available for up to 150 guests, with private parking, dedicated ablutions, security, and a shared hospitality tent. Overberg Aviation will offer helicopter rides over the Overberg countryside, while the newly launched Neptun Deli will offer a range of regional products including olives, wine, dried fruit, and artisanal treats. The well-known Napier Garden Café will continue to serve visitors throughout the event.
Tickets and Info
Tickets for NAMPO Cape 2025 will be available at www.ticketpros.co.za. Online adult tickets are R100, with gate tickets priced at R110. Children enter for R50, and preschoolers attend free.
For more information, visit www.nampocape.co.za, call 028 050 1385, or email [email protected]