The countdown to the Villiersdorp Skou is on, with just over two weeks to go until the showgrounds come alive on 23 and 24 October. This year’s programme includes daily horse classes, livestock displays, the Theewaterskloof Youth Show and plenty for children to enjoy, with Snotkop taking to the stage on Saturday. It’s the kind of local event where you can spend the morning watching the action in the show ring and the afternoon browsing stalls or finding something good to eat.

More Than a Few Hours at the Show

One of the things that makes an agricultural show interesting is the variety of things happening at once. You might arrive to watch a horse class and end up spending time at the livestock displays, exploring agricultural exhibits or watching young participants in the Youth Show. For families, the play areas, jumping castles and face painting offer a change of pace, while the food stalls and local traders give visitors another reason to wander around. With Snotkop performing on Saturday, there’s also an evening attraction for those planning to stay later.

Why We’re Looking Forward to It

Oriberg Farm was built around a family dream and a passion for country living, so events that bring communities together are close to home for us. Based in Grabouw, we serve households, farms and businesses with products ranging from fresh produce and free-range eggs to biltong, snacks and braai supplies. Agricultural shows give people a chance to see the work, skills and traditions behind country life, while bringing local businesses and visitors together in one place. That connection between farming, food and community is a big part of what makes the Villiersdorp Skou worth supporting. As we get ready for the weekend, we’re looking forward to the atmosphere, the people and the chance to celebrate the community we’re proud to be part of.

Getting Ready for Skou Weekend

If you’re going to spend most of the day at the showgrounds, think about the time between arriving and finding your next activity. You might want something to snack on while travelling, or a few extras to keep in the car for the journey home. Oriberg Farm stocks biltong in sliced and stick varieties, along with snacks for the road. And if the plan is to finish the weekend with a braai, it’s worth checking your wood and firelighters before Friday arrives. It’s a small bit of preparation that leaves you free to enjoy the event rather than making a last-minute dash for supplies. Next week, we’ll share our favourite packing list for a full skou weekend, including the useful things that are easy to overlook when planning a day out.