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Sandstone Cherry Steam Festival 2026

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

About this event

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

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Steam railway and historic vehicle collection; visits may require arrangements outside festival dates.

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Tour private gardens around Ficksburg; some feature plant sales and refreshments.

Local history museum; confirm opening hours before visiting.

Historic tiny church sightseeing landmark.

Anglo-Boer War battlefield roughly 20 km from Kestell.