11 Mar 2010 Sunny afternoons amid the bushveld’s beauty of the North-west means only one thing: it’s time for the 27th annual Thabazimbi Game and Tourism Expo from 29 April to 1 May. Like previous years it promises to be a festive affair with loads of top notch artists and exciting activities to look forward too.

A mix of old favourites and new discoveries will be performing, amongst them the enticing Theuns Jordaan. Four top selling albums to boast with and his seductive voice makes Jordaan one of the must see artists on the weekend’s menu.

Festival goers can look forward to hits like “Hakiesdraad”, “Jou Asem” and “Soos Bloed”. Jordaan is also known for his covers of other artist’s like Johannes Kerkorrel, Koos Kombuis and Koos du Plessis’s songs. With this winning combination he usually has his audience begging for more. He always ensures that there is something for everyone with a great mix of love songs and heart touching ballads.

Apart from his own amazing talent, he also works with a group of incredibly talented musicians. There’s Anton L’Amour who’s already received fame in own right for his skills with his guitar and Jasper van Rensburg who’s played with the cream of the local music scene. Riccus Nel and Brendan Ross give this troupe their unique sound by incorporating a keyboard, saxophone and concertina.

Apart from these top musicians, there’s also an endless array of stalls to browse through with interesting things to eat and great gifts to suit every taste. There’s also a whole host of games and activities to captivate both young and old.

Youngsters can look forward to going for rides at the fun fair, playing in water balls, jumping on trampolines and braving the House of Horrors. There’s also a special Spur kiddies area and camel or pony rides to enjoy. The whole family can compete in boere-sports and for those with no fear of heights there’s the Drop Tower and Bungee Rocket. At the Spar stage there will be local artists performing daily and cooking lessons for game dish enthusiasts. Festival goers can also look forward to demonstrations with birds of prey, cheetahs and reptiles.

Some of the exhibitors for the weekend include Zambezi Safari (Conqueror products), LA Sports, 4x4 Megaworld, Bushnet and Land Rover – making the expo a 4x4-enthusiast’s dream come true. There’s will also be a 4x4 track situated close to the venue for beginner and veteran drivers with experts handy to disperse advice and swop tips. Campers and outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to exhibits by The Supply Company, Universal Blade Sharpeners, Wolverine Boots, Redback Boots and Wes Agri with specialists sharing their passion and knowledge. There will also be great variety of food stalls to satisfy more than just your hunger. One of everyone’s favourites, the Mampoer-tasting, will be returning again to share their excellent products.

Keep an eye on www.thabaexpo.co.za for more information and programmes.  Also visit this site for stall applications. Applications close on 1 April 2010

Ticket information:

Tickets are available before and during the expo at the following prices: 29 April (Thursday) is R40 for adults pre-sale and R50 at the gate. Children under 13 and pensioners are R20. Children in their school uniforms are free.

30 April (Friday) is R50 for adults pre-sale and R60 at the gate. Children under 13 and pensioners are R30.

1 May (Saturday) is R60 for adults pre-sale and R70 at the gate. Children under 13 and pensioners are R30.

There are also weekend passes available at R120 for all three days. All tickets are available from Webtickets.

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