Koi fish show this weekend in George

GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - For the first time since 2019, a koi show will be held in George. The show will take place at the Garden Route Botanical Garden in Caledon Street on Saturday 23 April from 09:00 to 16:00 and Sunday 24 April from 09:00 to 13:00.

Access to the koi show area will be through the garden's aloe gate.

And, seeing that retired George Business Chamber CEO Ingrid Cronjé has been elected secretary of the Southern Cape Chapter of the Koi Society, a member-driven club, the show is sure to go swimmingly!

Cronjé says it is expected that more than 200 of these beautifully patterned, colourful koi fish will be exhibited.

"Fish sizes range from 10cm to 80cm and are divided into various sizes and varieties. This enables the judges to select the winners in the various categories. This year's judging is headed by Mike Harvey, one of a few "non-Japanese" judges to hold a position as a certified ZNA judge, an international qualification," says Cronjé.

"Koi fish and other koi-related products will be on sale, and, for the first time, this year's show will be introducing a gold fish show section which will be judged independently from the koi."

Various food and craft stalls will add to the show's enjoyment.

Koi are renowned for their vibrant colours.