EVENTS CALENDAR
Every Tuesday 2026
Let’s Draw Rosendal 2026
@ Renette & Kalika’s Teestoep
11h00-14h00
Join in fun drawing events at local venues. Artwork will be exhibited and sold at year-end, with proceeds going to the Rosendal Town Council.
Come draw, connect, and celebrate creativity as a community.
All welcome.
Contact:
gl@gdco.co.za
1 July 2026
Wine tasting evening
@ Rooitamatie @18h00
You are invited to join us for a memorable wining and dining experience. Winemaker, Bertus van Niekerk, presents 8 exquisite wines, followed by a delicious two-course dinner.
R250 per person
RSVP:
Renette 061 934 1983
4 July 2026
Rosendal Village Market
@ Yolla’s Stoep 10h00-13h00
Visit our market stalls filled with an assortment of homemade pies, cookies, pancakes, and unique handmade treasures. Visitors from nearby towns also join in, showcasing their wares.
Additional 2026 market dates:
8 August, 5 September, 3 October,
7 November, 12 December
Contact:
Pierre 076 1466 681
4 July 2026
Cluny Animal Trust
Polar Bear Plunge
@ Arpa Adventure Dam, Fouriesburg, 12 noon
Entries now open
R100 entry fee + a cat/dog food donation.
Why not go the extra mile and get your plunge sponsored by friends and family and help to raise funds for animal veterinary welfare!
Contact/info:
Imogen: 082 335 3710
imogen@clunyanimaltrust.co.za
16-19 July 2026
iRun Cross Country
@Moolmanshoek
4 day high performance
training camp
• High altitude training
• Strength & mobility
• Increase efficiency
• Nutrition & fueling
R1800
All meals included
18 July 2026
Car Boot Sale
@ Agterplaas 10h00-13h00
Come find your treasure! Antiques, tools, local art, thrifting, sweets and jams.
Lots of food and soft drinks for sale.
Upcoming Car Boot Sales:
22 August, 26 September,
17 October, 21 November,
15 December
Contact/info:
Norman 082 803 4034
18 July 2026
Celebrate Mandela Day with Let’s Draw
@ Kasi Kitchen 11h00-13h00
Join our seniors and celebrate Mandela Day with Let’s Draw. Come draw, connect, and celebrate creativity as a community. In the spirit of Mandela Day, let’s dedicate our time to uplifting others, fostering connection, and making a positive difference through creativity and kindness.
All welcome.
Contact:
gl@gdco.co.za
18 July 2026
Habitus-boekvrystelling met ‘n voorlesing.
With Kobus Kotzé
@ The Service Station 17h00
Join us for an evening of spoken word.
Kobus Kotze is a South African poet, playwright and spoken-word artist who writes from movement.
Habitus is a book about belonging and displacement, about memory and landscape, about the silent ways in which the world lives within us.
Contact/info:
click here
7-10 August 2026
Kaalwoorde Skrywers Retreat
@The Rosendal Country Retreat
Come write, think, dream, and plan with Kaalwoorde at the fifth Writers Retreat. If you missed the registration last year, now is your chance to come and write with us in Rosendal, Free State.
(Optional: 6 to 10 August for those who want to stay longer.)
Bookings:
www.kaalwoorde.co.za
21-23 August 2026
Fire & Ice Social Trail Run Weekend
@ The Rosendal Country Retreat
Fire & Ice in Rosendal isn’t about racing or medals. It’s about the contrast: cold trails by day, warm and cozy togetherness by night.
A winter weekend to reset, breathe deeper, run a little, and then sink into comfort, conversation and fireside stories.
Limited to 25 participants only
Further details to follow
19 September 2026
4Peaks Mountain Challenge
@ Moolmanshoek Game Reserve
This legendary trail-running event features a 24 km mountain route through the Witteberg Mountains,
Additional race options include:
- 2Peaks – 18 km
- Panorama – 21 km
- Scenic – 10 km
- Fun Run – 5 km
Entries opening soon
Contact/info:
info@4peaksmoolmanshoek.co.za
www.4peaksmoolmanshoek.co.za
10 October 2026
Cluny Animal Trust
Golf Day
@ Clarens Golf & Leisure Estate
If you are looking for a charity golf day with a difference or if you are planning a golf tour for 2026, then this is certainly one to consider, because it is a great day on the greens, all FORE! the love of animals.
Contact/info:
Imogen: 082 335 3710
imogen@clunyanimaltrust.co.za
17 October 2026
Rosendal Annual Beer Mile
Get ready for the ultimate test of speed and stamina at the Beer Mile. Lace up, grab a cold one, and join the fun for an afternoon of laughs, friendly competition, and great vibes.
The race follows standard rules (drink, run, repeat), and a non-alcoholic option
Further details to follow
30 Oct-1 Nov 2026
Rosendal Birding Weekend
Two amazing days of guided birding in one of South Africa’s most beautiful valleys.
Join us in the picturesque village of Rosendal for a relaxed and rewarding birding weekend led by renowned birder, author and publisher Nick Newman and local bird experts, Maurice Van Der Merwe and Beaufort Pretorius.
Cost: R2,500 per person, accommodation excluded
(only 20 spots available)
Accommodation options are available
here
View or download the
programme & booking details here
Contact: Whatsapp: 083 294 5260
12-14 November 2026
Ionia Cherry Crop Celebration
@ Ionia Cherry Farm, Fouriesburg
Featuring artisanal goods, cherry picking, local artistry, cherry-themed food, and live entertainment.
The farm also offers fresh cherries, its famous cherry waffles, cherry liqueur, scenic orchard views, and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year!
Contact/info:
WhatsApp and Cell: 072-585-3684
Office: 058-110-0045
ioniacherries@bloukruin.co.za