Eden's Best Under One Roof
Located in the Eden District Exhibition Centre, Eden Expo rambles through the hall creating a vibrant, daily platform offering everything from handcrafted ceramics to artisan food and wine. Hosting over 60 unique businesses – big and small – each handpicked for their exceptional quality and 100% local artisan craftsmanship. It is an exhibition that nurtures independent makers and hosts full-fledged businesses from the Eden district.
Eden Expo empowers patrons to shop locally.
Proudly exhibiting goods at Eden Expo, means sharing and supporting one another and connecting customers in a tastefully curated environment celebrating and showcasing talent from the surrounding region. It is an exhibition of makers – tastemakers, experience creators, designers, and curators. Eden Expo is a place where visitors and creators come together to discover and be discovered.
Where stories are as plentiful as products.
Location
Eden Expo takes place in the new Eden District Exhibition Centre (EDEC) located in Hartenbos Seefront, the award-winning mixed-use retail, residential and leisure development. Easily accessible just off the N2, halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
Venue
Eden District International Exhibition Centre (EDEC)
The renowned Hartenbos Walvissaal has been transformed into a world-class exhibition centre.
The EDEC, will become the premier business tourism venue in the Eden District, backed by its strategic partners and dedicated team of experts. Currently in its planning phase, construction of this multi-million-rand renovation, will commence in early 2023.
With “Eden Expo” as its’ first major exhibition, doors are set to open in 2024.
Anchor exhbitor
Farm Fresh Direct, a thriving, local business delivering farm fresh products directly from the farm to homes, restaurants and hotels across the Garden Route, will showcase their business in the largest exhibition space at Eden Expo. Farm Fresh Direct will be an operational and experiential exhibit with the intention of basing their operations for the greater Mossel Bay area from here.
What to expect:
Healthy organic and natural fruit and vegetables
Baked goods
Dairy
Condiments
Cooked meals
Dried food, nuts, seeds, and grains
Farm Fresh Direct will be open to the public to visit, 6 days a week and all year round. For your convenience, door to door delivery is available.
Exhibiton
A range of pods, kiosks and exhibition spaces are available for rental.
Monthly rates start from R7 995.00 per month.
Available Spaces
COMMUNAL STANDS
5m² exhibition spaces grouped in clusters
Landlord contribution to stand branding
12-month contract
Shared storage
Shared Eden Expo Brand Ambassador* service (within cluster)
SMALL STANDS
10m² Free standing exhibition spaces in highly visible locations
Landlord contribution to stand branding
12-month contract
Shared storage
Shared Eden Expo Brand Ambassador* service (within cluster)
DISPLAY PODS
9m² enclosed and lockable display pods
Landlord contribution to interior fit-out
12-month contract
Maximum exposure
LARGE STANDS
20m² exhibition spaces for maximum exposure
Landlord contribution to stand branding
12-month contract
Shared storage
Eden Expo Brand Ambassador* service (optional) Ideal for larger businesses
*Eden Expo Brand Ambassadors are dedicated staff employed by the exhibition organiser. They will be trained by the exhibiting brands to engage visitors on their behalf as well as man the exhibition stands. Full product training and brand immersion will need to take place, so that they can represent your brand to the fullest. This convenient service has been especially created for exhibitors who are located far away and unable to travel to their stands daily.
Entertainment
Eden Expo is a lively and experiential place with a 52m2 stage, private cellar and other spaces to host a calendar of music, activities and entertainment programmed year-round. We are on the lookout for new talent or ideas to ensure every visit to the exhibition is a memorable one. Whether it be a new exhibitor, community engagement activity, live music, artwork, workshop or a roving performance, we’re always open to new ideas. If you’ve got some creative ideas or are interested in contributing to our exhibition, we’d love to hear from you! Register your interest by submitting an application to info@edenexpo.co.za operations for the greater Mossel Bay area from here.
Marketing
Eden Expo is promoted by a dedicated marketing team. As a fully integrated entity within the ATKV and Hartenbos Seefront offering, Eden Expo exhibitors benefit from the marketing omnichannel and an established database thousands of followers and strategic marketing campaigns.
Expression of interest
Eden Expo is set to become a treasured Garden Route landmark and a favourite amongst locals and visitors. It is a place where people will come to meet, eat, drink, shop, discover, share and connect.
Stall opportunities at Eden Expo are rare and not to be missed. All available stalls are filled using a formal expression of interest process, where your business plan will be evaluated and selected by the Eden Expo committee.
To discuss exhibition opportunities, please contact:
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