NAMPO Alfa 2025: A Mix of Livestock, Hunting, Panels and Polony

NAMPO Alfa returns to Bothaville with a three-day expo that combines South Africa’s largest livestock showcase with hunting and outdoor attractions. Visitors can expect everything from firearm testing on a shooting range to 4×4 test tracks, caravans, camping gear and angling exhibitions.

Originally launched as ALFA in Parys, the event has grown into the country’s top livestock expo. Now, with NAMPO Park as host, the livestock section is joined by hunting and outdoor life. According to organisers, the combination makes sense, if you farm animals, there’s a fair chance you like a bit of biltong and a fishing rod too.

SpekGesprek: Talking Pork

On Saturday, 18 October 2025 (09:00 – 12:00), the Member’s Hall at NAMPO Park will host SpekGesprek, a panel discussion diving into the tough questions around South Africa’s pork industry.

The line-up includes:

• Andrew Reeders (Topigs Norsvin): Business and economics of pig farming.

• Stefan Corbett (Agritistics): Data and decision support for pig producers.

• Shaun Mockford (Mockford Farms/The Flying Pig): Welfare-focused pork production.

• Enrike Maree (AgreetothisAgri): Agri communicator busting consumer myths.

• Stefan Vermaak (Eskort): COO with focus on insights, value chain and innovation.

• Dr Marlene Louw (SAPPO): Assurance, welfare and consumer trust.

Producers, processors and anyone who likes bacon with their breakfast will want to listen in. RSVPs close on 1 October.

Tractor Boeresport Challenge

If debates about data-driven pig farming feel too serious, there’s always tractor sports. The Trekker Boeresport competition runs throughout the expo with practice rounds on 16 and 17 October at R50 per person. The final takes place on Saturday, 18 October.

• Entry fee: R400 per team of four

• Prize: Trophy for the fastest team around the tractor obstacle course

• Cause: Proceeds go to Kleinbroek Primêre Skool

• Contact: Johan Swanepoel – 083 381 5924

  
  

It’s less Formula 1 and more “don’t stall the tractor in front of your tannie,” but bragging rights are on the line.

Bothas Oktoberfees

On Friday, 17 October 2025 at 18:00, the Nampo Saal will host the Bothas Oktoberfees. Expect food stalls, a cash bar and live music from the band Wingerdgriep.

• Price: R150 per person (includes expo entry)

• Bookings: School office – 056 515 2700 or via Open Ticket

The poster promises “koue drankies, kos, musiek” – which basically ticks the big three boxes for a decent Friday night.

General Info

• Event: NAMPO Alfa – Livestock, Hunting & Outdoor Expo

• Dates: 16 – 18 October 2025

• Venue: NAMPO Park, Bothaville

• Tickets: R70 per person per day

• Bothas Oktoberfees: R150 per person (includes expo entry)

• Website: www.nampoalfa.co.za

• Facebook: Nampo Alfa (official page)

• Ticket site: Open Ticket

NAMPO Alfa 2025 offers more than just cattle and combines. Between the expo, pork debates, tractor bragging rights and a proper Oktoberfest, there’s enough to keep farmers, hunters, and city folk in gumboots entertained.