Events 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.
Bethlehem Study Fund Hawaiian Dance
Fundraising dance at Sonskyn Dienssentrum; Hawaiian dress; bring picnic snacks and drinks.
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.
Jordania Primêr Tuinskou
Garden show with local residents opening their gardens to visitors; more information to follow.
Oud-Skoliere Rugby Golf Day
2 Ball American Scramble; enquiries Talla van Graan 071 385 6923 or Werner Maree 082 330 603.
AnytimeBethlehem Museum
Local history museum; confirm opening hours before visiting.
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.
Bergprag Wednesday Coffee Morning
Weekly Wednesday coffee or tea with two refreshments, 10:00–12:00; enquiries 058 303 0467.
Bethlehem Parkrun
Free 5 km weekly parkrun every Saturday at 08:00; see parkrun.co.za.