Our heritage ROOTED IN wood
In October 2018 , the Knysna Timber Festival will celebrate its 5th anniversary as a showcase of local excellence across the value chain in the town where South Africa ’ s timber industry first took root .
The Timber Festival is the property of the Knysna Timber Initiative ( KTI ) – a trade body of local industry leaders who represent every segment of the timber and woodworking value chain . Committed to the growth of the sector as a key driver of Knysna ’ s economic development , local government has a vested interest in the Knysna Timber Festival and is largely responsible for translating KTI ’ s vision into reality .
The Knysna Timber Festival is an end-to-end showcase of local timber and woodworking materials , machinery , manufacturers , products , services , skills and industry innovations . The Festival connects suppliers to buyers and promotes unity and collaboration across the industry .
New at the festival this year :
Factory Tours – an opportunity to witness the heartbeat of a local timber industry . Gardren route regional timber industry stakeholder workshop - skills development as enabler to regional timber industry growth and development . Knysna timber festival consumer and trade exhibition - A showcase of South Africa ’ s excellence across the industry value chain .
Exhibition dates : Fri 5 October - Sun 7 October 2018 Venue : Timber Village , Welbedacht Lane , Welbedacht Knysna Exhibition times : Fri - Sat : 09h00 - 17h00 . Sun : 09h00 - 15h00 Entrance : R20
Festival Enquiries : Picca de Bruin Tel : + 27 ( 0 ) 82 571 2462 Email : info @ timberfestival . co . za www . timberfestival . co . za
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