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WE ARE THE BIGGEST AGRICULTURAL SHOW IN NAMIBIA.

Showcasing uninterrupted for more than 66 years!


WHAT WE DO

The annual Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show is held on the Windhoek
Show Grounds, which is ideally situated in the Capital Windhoek.

The locality is easily accessible and boasts of large open parking areas,
approx. 7,000m2 of indoor exhibition space and approx. 35,000m2 of outdoor
exhibition area.

The agricultural section comprises a large grassed arena, cattle pens to
accommodate 750 cattle and small stock pens for 1,200 animals.



1899 - 1966

The 1st Windhoek Agricultural Show in German South West Africa was held as early
2 and 3 June 1899, with 22 exhibitors. At that show, the farmers from Klein
Windhoek exhibited a variety of products ranging from fresh produce to wine.
Breeding stock totaled 27 entries, which included 43 horses, 133 head of cattle
and 146 small livestock animals.

The 2nd Windhoek Agricultural Show was held 20 - 22 June 1902 and was marked by
vast improvements in products and increased number of participants. Three more
shows were held prior to the outbreak of World War 1 - 1910, 1913 and 1914. The
first Windhoek Agricultural Show during the South African era was held in 1930.
In 1934, Town Clerk George Kerby was appointed to lay out the Windhoek Show
Grounds, including a large exhibition hall.

The next show was, however, only held in 1954 and although the next shows were
held only intermittently thereafter, 1954 is considered the base year of the
present show grounds. The organization expanded with the inclusion of an
industrial sector, initially consisting predominantly of businesses supplying
the agricultural sector but systematically grew to incorporate the entire
industrial sector. In 1966 the show was attended by approximately 27,000
visitors. It was held since then annually.

Post Independence

After independence in 1990, the Windhoek Show Society, a non-profit (art 21)
organization transformed its governance structure from a Board of Trustees to a
Board of Directors, comprising maximally 10 members including the President and
Vice-President, which are elected at the Annual General Meeting. Between 1993 -
1997, the Windhoek Show Society (WSS) organised and hosted several smaller shows
during the year, apart from the annual Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show
(WIAS).

These included the Namibia International Trade Fair, the Office and Home, the
Feather and Fur Show, the Mineral EXPO, the Motor Show. These smaller shows
proved not to be viable and could not be sustained in the long run. As in
earlier times, the WIAS successfully embraced the changing economic, social and
financial challenges by transforming and aligning itself to the changing needs
of its stakeholders.

The 2009 ICT EXPO, destined to become an annual event, is the newest initiative
in repositioning the WIAS in the ever changing environment. In addition, the
Windhoek Show Society embarked on a strategy of optimal land utilization by
systematically leasing out to developers portions of its land not used for core
show business on a 50-year lease period. The generated long-term lease revenue
supplements the revenues from its show business as well as the renting out of
halls (on a short term basis).

Wide Range Exhbition

The Windhoek Show can easily be described as a micro showcase of Namibia.
Participants from the Government, ranging from the offices of the President and
the Prime Minister to Ministries and mainline Parastatals amidst formal (large
and small) and informal private sector businesses - all constitute and
contribute to making this event the largest of its kind in Namibia. Due to
limited space, numerous applicants from neighbouring countries or further afield
must be turned down regularly.

Throughout its existence, the agricultural sector of the Windhoek Show -
focusing predominantly on the stud breeders of large and small stock animals -
has been the premier event of the Namibian breeders' associations. National and
World Championships of respective breeds are held on a regular basis during the
annual Windhoek Show. Over the past few years, the event has been marked by a
growing trend in participating breeders and number of animals - in both, large-
and small stock breeds. Record prices are attained at the auctions of animals
during the show, which confirms Namibia's supreme breeding stock being sought
world-wide.

Business of Today

The 2019 Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show (WIAS2019) showcased under
its “INDUSTRIAL” banner predominantly outputs from the Manufacturing-,
Production-, Processing-, and Value-adding sectors - both locally and
regionally. Auxiliary services and inputs (financing, insurance, energy,
transport, trade facilitation, legislative framework, management tools,
marketing, etc.) that constitute a vital ingredient to these sectors will also
be on display.

Apart from the "AGRICULTURAL" and "INDUSTRIAL" exhibits, the annual Windhoek
Show also boasts of an array of food outlets offering a wide choice of cuisines
that can be enjoyed with Namibia's popular beers. Entertainment for both young
and old, ranging from the popular merry-go-round to various other attractions -
the snake park, animal park, laser shooting, bunji rockets - constitutes an
important component of the overall programme.

Good music, food and "posting" beer are the basis for enjoying cultural
integration during the Windhoek Show - an added benefit to the successful
business turnover being experienced by most WIAS exhibitors - some of who have
an uninterrupted participation record exceeding twenty years and longer.


WANT TO EXHIBIT WITH US?

With package options specially designed to showcase the very best of your brand;
all you need to do is tell us the size, what you’d like on it - we’ll take care
off the rest...


OUR TEAM


HARALD SCHMIDT POLICY




LOIDE ARMAS INDUSTRY EXHIBITS




HENNY AGRICULTURE EXHIBITS




BENJAMIN GABRIEL SECURITY & MAINTENANCE




NIKANOR SHATIMWENE ACCESS CONTROL (CARDS)




CELIA PETERSON SHELL SCHEME




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