Events and activities in the Free State
Discover festivals, markets, sports, adventures and more across our towns.
Witteberg Kunsmark
Craft market with handmade goods and stalls; Carols by Candlelight on Friday from 18:00; admission to carols is stationery donation.
Lindley Kuierfees
Community festival with garden decor, household items and snacks; bring a picnic basket or buy a braai pack.
Bethlehem Study Fund Hawaiian Dance
Fundraising dance at Sonskyn Dienssentrum; Hawaiian dress; bring picnic snacks and drinks.
31OctLindley Kuierfees Gravel
FS Gravel Grind Leg 3 cycling race, starting at Groenvlei Geloftefees grounds. Routes of 120 km (07:00), 60 km (07:15), and 36 km (07:30).
31OctMaskandi Fest Harrismith
Maskandi music festival, 10:00–20:00; multiple artists.
Ficksburg Spring Party
Spring-colours music party with Trademark DJs, Nomfundo Moh and TryMore. Gates open 16:00; performances 18:00–22:00.
Bethlehem Manne-aand
Evening with John Ed Honiball; theme 'Is jy Gereed om te Ontvang?' Bookings: Willie Ebertsohn 072 125 0572.
CTK Happy Feet MTB & Fun Run
Mountain biking and fun run at Charlotte Theron Children's Home.
Run Under the Stars Night Race 2026
Bethlehem Marathon Club 10 km road race; 300-entry limit; age 16+; online entries at peaktiming.co.za. Registration 18:30.
Aero Eventing Leg 4
Equestrian eventing competition.
8NovCherry Sunday Soul Session
Sunday soul-music session at Ficksburg Caravan Park, advertised from noon until midnight.
12NovFicksburg Cherry Festival 2026
Regional cherry harvest festival; confirm specific programme and ticket details with organisers.