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Sandstone Cherry Steam Festival 2026

Name: Sandstone Cherry Steam Festival 2026
Start: 2026-11-12T07:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-14T21:59:59.000Z
Location: Sandstone Heritage Museum, Hoekfontein Farm, Ficksburg

Steam train rides, heritage vehicles, military displays, craft and food stalls. Gate times vary by day.

WHENThursday, 12 November 2026 at 09:00 – Saturday, 14 November 2026

WHERESandstone Heritage Museum, Hoekfontein Farm, Ficksburg

ADMISSIONR385 adults; R315 pensioners; R195 children 4–12; 3 and under free

Image: Historic locomotive venue photograph (not 2026 poster) — Tripadvisor

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