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.
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.
31OctMaskandi Fest Harrismith
Maskandi music festival, 10:00–20:00; multiple artists.
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.
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.