Exhibitions and Shows

Local and Municipal Government:

• Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM): Oversees project planning, coordination, and alignment with the district’s broader development strategies.

• Knysna Municipality: Supports local event organization, ensuring that activities reflect community needs.

Provincial Authorities:

• Western Cape Department of Local Government: Provides policy guidance, funding support, and ensures alignment with provincial strategic priorities. 

• Western Cape Department of Arts, Culture and Heritage: Creation and promotion of cultural aspects of exhibitions, ensuring that local cultural groups and heritage sites receive the visibility they deserve.

Tourism and Economic Development Entities:

• Regional Tourism Offices: Promote the Garden Route’s attractions and serve as the conduit for national and international tourism initiatives.

• Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism: Work alongside the municipalities to integrate tourism-driven events into broader economic growth plans.

Private Sector Partners:

• Local Businesses and Industry Associations: Participate by showcasing products and services, sponsoring events, and contributing to the economic vitality of the region.

• Event Organizers and Marketing Agencies: Provide technical expertise, professional event management, and promotional support.

Cultural and Community Organizations:

• Cultural Groups and Heritage Organizations: Ensure that the regional cultural identity is prominently featured, fostering community pride and local ownership.

• Community Associations and NGOs: Represent local residents’ interests, facilitate grassroots participation, and provide feedback to help tailor events to community needs.

• Community Development Practitioners: Act as the bridge between the project and the community, ensuring inclusive community engagement and effective communication of local priorities.

Media and Communication Partners:

• Local, Regional, and Social Media Outlets: Amplify the project’s reach, promote the events, and share success stories with a broader audience.

• Digital Marketing Agencies: Support online promotion and help create interactive platforms to engage both local residents and international visitors.

Academic and Research Institutions (Optional):

• Local Colleges/Universities: May contribute through research, evaluation, and feedback to measure the event’s impact and refine best practices for future initiatives.