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CHAPTER 6
Van Zyl’s vision to have a big hall that could accommodate 127 exhibitors covering
approximately 3 600 m
2
was realised when the NAMPO Hall was opened during
the 1998 Harvest Day. The finishing touches to this modern addition to the covered
exhibiting space were made when it was fitted out with carpets and professional
exhibiting kiosks. Since then this exhibiting method, which was introduced by
Mr Johan Loxton, was extended to each one of the halls on the grounds.
Globalisation led to international participation, namely delegations and individual
or organised exhibitors, becoming a common sight at the Harvest Day as far back
Video: Mr Giel van Zyl relates how a lady from
Mpumalanga divined water for NAMPO Park
over the phone.
The NAMPO Harvest Day brand was still
in use until the establishment of Grain SA
in 1999. Although the name was kept, the
show has since then been officially known
as Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day.
Three of the hard workers in the Fanie Ferreira Hall. From the left are Petra Kruger,
Annatjie van Zyl and Theresa Jordaan. Here they are trying to solve a serious problem
that arose. Petra was in control of the catering in 1991 and Annatjie of the breakfast
sessions.
The people flock into the Fanie Ferreria Hall and everyone has to be on their toes. Like it
has been the case every year, all the volunteers had to fill hungry bellies for hours on end.
Thanks to all the ladies who pulled their weight over the years!
A scene that shows the many people during the second day of the 1985 NAMPO Harvest Day.
