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This year's NATS will be from April 29th through May 1st.

"We are pleased to announce our 2016 dates. Make sure you come out to the best show of the year in Belize!"

The National Agriculture & Trade Show Grounds is the venue for Belize's premier annual agriculture & trade exposition. The grounds include general display areas, a rodeo, stables, and a main stage area for entertainment. The venue is avaliable for rental for other events.

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The National Agriculture and Trade Show Committee under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment and Sustainable Development hereby announces the dates for the National Agriculture & Trade Show to be held April 29th, 30th and May 1, 2016.

The Committee advises that reservation and sale of concession stands, food stalls, open spots and commercial booths will commence on March 4, 2016 at the office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment and Sustainable Development - Market Square old lands building in the City of Belmopan between the hours of 9:00 am to 4 pm.

Previous holders of concession stands, food stalls, open spots, and commercial booths who participated at the 2015 National Agriculture & Trade Show are also advised that they must make arrangements for the renewal of their lease by April 15, 2016.

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All roads leading to the National Agricultural and Trade Show in Belmopan

The National Agricultural and Trade Show (NATS) occurs once a year and it is the largest show of its kind anywhere in Belize, which brings agricultural enthusiasts, farmers, students and others unto one place. Plans for the NATS event continues apace with much fervor. The National Agriculture and Trade Show Committee under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment and Sustainable Development has announced that the dates for the National Agriculture & Trade Show will be on April 29th, 30th and May 1, 2016.

This year the upgrades to the grounds are concentrated in the "agriculture zone". A new garden for year round demonstration and training for schools is being established. New barns are being constructed for livestock display that have been designed and built by Ministry of Agriculture personnel.

"We are expecting a record turn out again�," says Roberto Harrison, who is Belize's Chief Agricultural officer and the Chairman of the National Agricultural Show Committee.

For this year, the NATS committee has decided to consolidate the rodeo and livestock show into one area. While there will be rodeo shows on both April 30th and May 1st, the bull riding will be done on Sunday, May 1st.

As is done every year, entrepreneurs will be coming in to show their wares at the many commercial booths around the showground. The Mennonite community will be having their large implements on exhibit. There will also be mechanical rides for the entertainment of the children.

The cost of entering the show grounds, which is located by the Guanacaste Park or at the entrance of Belmopan, is five dollars for adults and two dollars for children up to the age of 12 years.

The National Agriculture and Trade Shows have been held for many decades, but it was in 1972 that it was decided to move the show from El Cayo to Belmopan.

"We have tried to transform the show to be more agricultural and trade oriented where we can showcase Belizean products that are in fact made in Belize," says Roberto Harrison.

"Again we want to invite all of Belize to come and join on a weekend of fun."

The show itself gets underway at 2:00 pm with the opening ceremonies on April 29th, and then the gates will be opening at 6:00 am on April 30th, while the gates close at 6:00 pm on May the 1st.


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A celebration of Belize's Agriculture Industry

One thing we can say with conviction is that a visit to Belize is a treat to your palate. With no large restaurant chains, you can bet that our small establishments are serving up the freshest of produce. As a Belizean - and a foodie - I can assure you can't get fresher produce than what is skilfully turned into culinary masterpieces across the county. After all, Belize's main and most vibrant industry is agriculture, and we pride ourselves in it.

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From meats to veggies and seafood to fruits, agriculture is a way of life in Belize. With fertile soils and a bountiful sea, there is no shortage of fresh produce. We Belizeans have been doing 'farm to table' long before it was trendy!

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In typical Belizean style, we have to celebrate that which makes us so special, and what better way to do so than with a three-day festival? For years the National Agriculture and Trade Show (affectionately known by Belizeans as the Agric) has been a highlight on Belizeans' calendars. Since its establishment in 1970, the show has grown by leaps and bounds, featuring all aspects of Belize's agriculture industry. The main objective of the show is to educate the public on the importance of agriculture and its contribution to the Belizean economy and food security.

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This show is so monumental that the show grounds was created specifically for the Agric - talk about important! Each year during the Labour Day weekend, the grounds at the northern entrance of Belmopan City come alive with general display areas for produce, a rodeo area, stables, and a main stage area for entertainment.

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One of the main reasons why I attend the Agric is for the food. Be prepared to break that diet, because you will be in for a feeding frenzy! From freshly prepared cuts of meat - grilled, smoked and fried - to sweet treats like ice cream - in a million and ten flavours - your taste buds will go wild! Oh and let's not forget the drinks! Only at the Agric can you get a 'yarda' (oversized tumbler) of freshly squeezed OJ with your favourite local rum - only if you are 18 and older - for chump change.

Cattle!

Cattle!

If that still has not convinced you to attend, bear in mind this show is the place where you can get some of the best deals on furniture, cell phones, plants, flowers, and even commercial equipment.

Custom made furniture...

Custom made furniture…

And for the cowboys and cowgirls in all of us, there is a rodeo!

Go Cowboy!

Go Cowboy!

It is one of the most anticipated events, and takes place on both Saturday and Sunday. Another highlight of the show is the judging of crops and livestock displays; commercial and industrial display booths; tractor operation contest; coconut husking contest, musical entertainment by local musicians/groups; horseback riding; honouring the Farmer of Year; dog show; and the motocross competition. It's a lot happening at once, but man is it a blast!

Pretty flowers!

Pretty flowers!

This year, NATS is being held from Friday, April 29th to Sunday, May 1st. With an overload of produce, livestock, plants, food, drinks, music and live entertainment, this is a "can't miss" event.

And live entertainment

And live entertainment

For more information about the National Agriculture and Trade Show in Belize, visit http://agriculture.gov.bz/nats/index.html

My Beautiful Belize


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NATS 2016 Layout

This year's National Agriculture and Trade Show will be from April 29th to May 1st. They've been upgrading the grounds for it, and here is the map showing the layout for this year's show!


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From a friend... We went this morning. Definately a much lower attendance. The car parks were almost empty at 9am and no queues. The agric part at least had some nice animals.

A company from Orange Walk was selling sheep (Dorper) at $4000! There were Boer and Saanem goats that were around $1000. Apparently this is related to the Taiwanese/Belize genetic improvement initiative from a few years ago.

The only thought I had was that it was very similar to last year. A ton of small food booths serving pretty much the same old things. Were BTL and Smart there/ i did not notice them. In past years there were crowds in their booths. It was not the heat, it was quite cool at 9am. I would say 40% of last year's attendance on Saturday, which is the peak day i believe.

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