EVENTS CALENDAR
14-17 November 2024
Cherry Festival
The festival is hosted by Ionia Cherry Farm in the Eastern Free State Highlands and includes live music, a Christmas market, kids entertainment, an MTB challenge and all things cherry!
Contact:
072 585 3684
ioniacherries@bloukruin.co.za
14 December 2024
Christmas market
Join us at our annual Christmas Market, where festive treats and handcrafted treasures await! Embrace the holiday spirit with local vendors and joyful cheer!
10am – 12noon
Yolla’s stoep
Contact:
Yolanda
082 660 5443
14 December 2024
Rosendal Stoor Jol
From 17:00 at Yolla’s
Music • Spitbraai • Drinks
Come dressed in your best cowboy outfits!
R50 entrance
Contact:
Yolanda
082 660 5443
16 December 2024
Night Market
Held at Rosendal Backpackers
21 December 2024
ark. contemporary
Raffle Draw
ark. contemporary’s annual exhibition and art raffle draw is a highly anticipated, vibrant and exciting event on the Rosendal calendar. You have the chance to participate in the possibility of taking home a masterpiece, simply by buying a raffle ticket.
Contact:
Hanna 079 587 6282
arkcontemporary@gmail.com
21 December 2024
Christmas Carols
Join us for a joyful evening of caroling in Rosendal — a delightful way to spread holiday cheer and enjoy the festive spirit.
Starts at 17:00 from the
Rosendal Handelshuis
Contact:
Liela 082 878 3139
24 December 2024
Christmas Eve dinner
18:00 for 18:30
Rosendal Handelshuis
By reservation only
Join us for a delightful Christmas Eve dinner at the Rosendal Handelshuis, This experience promises a warm ambience and a delicious menu to celebrate the season.
Please note that reservations
are essential.
RSVP:
Liela 082 878 3139
25 December 2024
Christmas Picnic
Self-catering picnic at
Rosendal Backpackers
25 December 2024
Christmas lunch
Enjoy a festive Christmas lunch at Yolla’s! Indulge in a spread of seasonal dishes, connect with friends and family, and soak in the holiday spirit.
From 12:00 at Yolla’s
Contact:
Yolanda 082 660 5443
28 December 2024
Let’s Draw Rosendal
2025 Launch
A5 paper will be provided, bring pencils, pens or markers to create your artwork. Drawings will be donated and exhibited in December 2025, when the 2nd Let’s Draw Rosendal sale will offer the artworks for R100 each, with proceeds going towards restoring the Rosendal entrance wall and creating a garden.
Contact:
Grietjie 083 926 1541
31 December 2024
New Year’s Eve Dinner
New Year’s Eve dinner at
The Service Station Wine Bar.
Set menu, a special Rosendal
New Year’s champagne cocktail,
and a live performer.
Contact:
Robin 084 548 7445
31 December 2024
New Years Bash
See in the new year at Yolla’s annual New Year’s celebration.
Join us for a night of dancing, laughter, and unforgettable memories as we toast to new beginnings and vibrant possibilities!
Contact:
Yolanda 082 660 5443
4 – 6 April 2025
Rosendal Cosmos
Social MTB Weekend
Two Days of riding on gravel roads and farm roads around Rosendal. Longer route options are also available. The entry fee includes luxury accommodation, mouth-watering meals from Friday dinner to Sunday brunch and a event specific high quality t-shirt
Contact:
www.freerideafrica.co.za
Easter Weekend 2025
Rosendal Town Auction
This lively and thrilling annual auction presents a chance to bid on an array of fantastic items, from accommodation to art. All proceeds support the town committee’s community projects.
Contact:
Bonni 083 417 8427
bonnimeyer@gmail.com
20 September 2025
Moolmanshoek 4peaks Mountain Challenge
The Moolmanshoek 4Peaks Mountain Challenge is a rugged mountain skyline route for trail runners. Held every September since 2002, it is set in the Witteberge, 32 kilometres NNE of Ficksburg, near the Lesotho border.
Contact:
info@4peaksmoolmanshoek.co.za