Events and activities in the Free State
Discover festivals, markets, sports, adventures and more across our towns.
12NovFicksburg Cherry Festival 2026
Regional cherry harvest festival; confirm specific programme and ticket details with organisers.
12NovIonia Cherry Crop Celebration 2026
Cherry picking, orchard tours, food, live music and craft stalls.
12NovSandstone Cherry Steam Festival 2026
Steam train rides, heritage vehicles, military displays, craft and food stalls. Gate times vary by day.
Eastern Free State Open Gardens Weekend 1
Tour private gardens around Ficksburg; some feature plant sales and refreshments.
Jordania Primêr Tuinskou
Garden show with local residents opening their gardens to visitors; more information to follow.
Cherry Cup Soccer Tournament
Soccer tournament with Free State and Lesotho teams and entertainment.
Cherry Youth Music Festival After Party
Music celebration following Cherry Cup soccer tournament; runs overnight.
15NovUltimate Soul & R & B
Soul and R&B music session featuring Semito, DJ Young, DJ Skuzabell and others. Ticket page advertises midnight–14:00; verify unusual start time with organiser.
Oud-Skoliere Rugby Golf Day
2 Ball American Scramble; enquiries Talla van Graan 071 385 6923 or Werner Maree 082 330 603.
Eastern Free State Open Gardens Weekend 2
Second weekend of visits to private gardens in the eastern Free State.
AP Kerk Bethlehem Kersmark
Christmas market with stalls, refreshments and tea garden. Stall enquiries Melanie 082 415 4443.
28NovBotle Ba Bethlehem Meet & Greet
Community meet-and-greet at Lapeng Garden, with smart-and-clean dress code. Gates advertised 12:00–22:00; ticket page header differs on start time.