Events in the Free State
Discover festivals, markets, sports, adventures and more across our towns.
Bethlehem Edu-Centre Funky Socks Run
5 km and 10 km races; online entries.
Lindley Kuierfees
Community festival with garden decor, household items and snacks; bring a picnic basket or buy a braai pack.
CTK Happy Feet MTB & Fun Run
Mountain biking and fun run at Charlotte Theron Children's Home.
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.
Picnic in the North
Family-friendly picnic gathering.
Christmas Carols in Clarens
Community evening of Christmas carols.
AnytimeMont Plaisir Horse Riding
Guided horse riding in Brandwater Basin.
AnytimeLionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary Guided Tours
Guided animal-welfare tours and educational encounters, advertised as open seven days a week 08:00–17:00; verify availability before visiting.
Bethlehem Museum Trust Mack Fire Engine Christmas Visits
Historic 1948 Mack fire engine delivers Christmas gifts to homes; contact Tertius du Preez 082 889 4294. Exact 2026 date not stated; Christmas Eve is historical, so confirm before booking.