It’s show time!

After a two-year absence, the Eston

Show is taking place at the Beaumont Eston Farmers Club on Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11.

Celebrating its 68th year, it is one of the oldest agricultural shows in KwaZulu-Natal, and offers a great day out for family and farmers alike.

The weekend gets underway on Friday, September 9 at 6pm with a fascinating session featuring renowned storyteller, Rob Caskie.

He will delve into what is considered one of the greatest survival and leadership stories of all time: the thrilling tale of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his polar exploration on the ship, Endurance.

Other attractions include: the Roof of Eston off-road motorcycle race; the fashion show on Saturday; the KZN trail run through Tala Game Reserve; Fireflies horseback outride on Sunday; and a tug-of-war competition.

There will also be floral and photography exhibitions, helicopter flips, skydivers, demonstrations, a kiddies’ play zone, stalls manned by local artisans and creators, delicious food and drinks and great tunes.

There’s even an option to camp out for the weekend, which is always great fun for the kids.

Eston Show chairperson, Jenna Higgs, is delighted that the show is back after two challenging years, as it has always been a highlight on the KZN calendar.

“Not only is the show a place where families can come for the weekend and enjoy what’s on offer, but it is a vital fundraising platform for the various stakeholders in our district, one on which they rely heavily,” she added.

“Our sincere thanks to Nedbank for once again being our sponsor, and for going above and beyond to become an integral part of the show over the years.”

Stuart Duggan, Nedbank’s regional agricultural manager for KZN, said the company was proud to partner with the Beaumont Eston Farmers' Association in sponsoring the show.

He added: “The show – which we have sponsored for more than a decade – provides us with a fantastic opportunity not only to interact with farmers on a personal level, but also to demonstrate our commitment to the wider agricultural community in KwaZulu-Natal.”

Entrance is R40 for adults, R20 for kids from 12 years old and free for those younger than 12.

All participants in the off-road motorbike race, trail run and horse ride get complimentary entry into the show.

To find out more and view the full entertainment line-up, please visit https://theestonshow.co.za/.