As jy lus is vir ’n naweek waar die stof gaan staan en die braaivleisvuur nooit doodgaan nie, dan moet jy van 29 tot 31 Mei in Parys wees. Die dorp vier sy 150ste bestaansjaar, en hulle doen dit nie sommer net met tee en skons nie. Die Afridome Musiekfees 2026 beloof om die hele Vrystaat aan die gons te kry met alles van tradisionele boeremusiek tot country-treffers. Skop dit af met boeremusiek en langarm Die joligheid begin Vrydagaand, 29 Mei, vanaf 19h00. Die manne met die

Mother’s Day often calls for something a bit more refined than the usual Sunday lunch, and this year, a local eatery is leaning into the artistic side of the occasion. The Garden Boutique Eatery has announced its "Muse & Masterpiece" High Tea, scheduled for Friday, 8 May 2026. The event aims to move away from the standard tea-and-scones routine, offering instead a gallery-inspired experience designed to celebrate the women in the community. A Gallery-Inspired Menu The afterno

The Vaal River Meander Wine Route is celebrate its 23rd anniversary this year, with the flagship Vaal Wine Expo scheduled for Saturday, 30 May 2026. Held at the Pont de Val riverside venue, the event remains a highlight for locals and visitors looking to sample a broad range of South African viticulture without the trek to the Cape. A Focus on the Vineyards The expo provides a platform for over 200 different wines, curated from various wine farms and distributors across the c

As the March school holidays approach, a local farm just outside Parys is preparing to host a four-day outdoor experience designed to get children away from screens and into the dirt. The Kids Farm Camp, running from 29 March to 1 April 2026, focuses on a blend of practical life skills, physical activity, and traditional farm pastimes. The programme is hosted at Catchu Kube on the Kopjeskraal Road. Led by Dr Johan Steytler, a registered social worker and psychometrist with de

The Free State town of Parys is set to host the EXP Africa Adventure Weekend on 16 May 2026. Based at Stonehenge in Africa on Kopjeskraal Road, the event offers a mix of trail running, mountain biking, and river crossings. Unlike a standard marathon or cycle race, this format requires teams to navigate an unmarked course using only printed maps and landmarks. The Disciplines and Distances Participants can choose between three distances: 25km, 60km, or the flagship 120km route

The hum of engines and the sight of classic airframes will return to the Free State this April as the Parys Annual Taildragger Fly-In prepares for its 2026 edition. Scheduled from 10 to 12 April, the event remains a highlight on the local aviation calendar, welcoming pilots and enthusiasts from across the country to the Parys Airfield (FAPY). While the name highlights the "taildragger" community, organisers have confirmed that all aircraft types are welcome. The weekend serve

The local trail running calendar sees a major addition this May as the Crater Traverse arrives at Koedoeslaagte Trail Park. Scheduled for the weekend of 16–17 May 2026, the event offers a mix of multi-day stage racing and single-day runs. Organised with the support of the Parys Multi-Sport Club, the race is an ASA-sanctioned event, meaning participants will need either a permanent licence or a day licence to compete. The Two-Day Challenges For those looking to test their endu

Die Vrystaat se partytjieplek, Wranglers aka Grasdak in Parys, nooi almal uit vir 'n outydse Mandjie Dans om die jaar 2025 ordentlik af te skop. Vergeet van fancy skemas en duur pryse, hierdie New Year's Eve bash gaan oor lekker kuier, goeie musiek, en ‘n bietjie ritme in die heupe. 💃 Tyd vir Wieg, Draai en Val! Volgens die mense van Wranglers gaan hierdie Oujaarsaand dans nie vir sissies wees nie. Hulle stel dit plain and simple: “Dis wieg, draai, gly, val, opstaan en weer

The SPCA Parys is inviting local residents to lace up their running or walking shoes for a good cause with the upcoming SPCA Parys Fun Run! This event promises to be a light-hearted, end-of-year activity designed to raise much-needed funds and supplies for the animals in their care. Event Details The fun run is scheduled for 15 December 2025. Participants should gather at the Parys Golf & Country Estate - Clubhouse, where the event will commence. The run is planned to take pl

The festive season is upon us, and the Rollers venue at the Parys Golf & Country Estate is set to host a unique pre-Christmas celebration on Monday, December 23, 2025. Dubbed "Christmas Eve's Eve," or Kersboom Familie Aand (Christmas Tree Family Evening), the event promises an evening of light-hearted fun, all while supporting a worthy local cause. 🌟 Festivities for All the Family The evening kicks off at 16h00 and runs until late. Rollers, which describes itself as a café,

The weekend starts proper for many South Africans when the alarm goes off on a Saturday morning, not for work, but for the local parkrun. For those in the Free State area, or just popping by, the Pont de Val parkrun offers a refreshing, free, and timed 5-kilometre event every week. This isn't about setting world records; it's about getting out there, moving the chassis, and sharing a jol with the community. Same Time, Same Place, Every Week Mark your calendars, or better yet,

The Parys Golf Club is set to host its annual Xmas Competition on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. Golfers are invited to put their skills, and perhaps their festive spirit, to the test in what promises to be a light-hearted day on the links at the Parys Golf & Country Estate. A Jolly Good Format The day's competition will follow an IPS (Individual Stableford) format, a system known for offering a slightly more forgiving and pacey round. Players should, however, note a particular t

Get ready for some serious farm action, because FarmSpace is bringing back the popular Baler Challenge for 2026. This is where speed, power, and precision meet for an agricultural showdown to see which baler truly takes the crown. If you've ever argued about which brand is the best, now is the time to find out. The big day is Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Where the Action Is The event is taking place at Valtrac Parys, in the Free State. The location is right there on the R59, s

Petit Artiste is hosting a Paint and Sip Day on Saturday, 13 December 2025. The session runs from 10:00 to 13:00 at Dorps Padstal, 19 Water St, Parys. The plan for the morning It’s a three-hour, step-by-step painting session guided by a local artist. Everyone gets the full kit. All art supplies are included, so nobody has to arrive clutching a leaky paint box from 2009. On arrival, guests are welcomed with complimentary coffee, tea or juice. While painting, there’s also a gla

Parys gaan hierdie Desember ‘n nuwe aand-uitstappie hê, en dit kom uit ‘n plek waar mens dit dalk nie eerste sou verwag nie. Engo Najaarsrus Sentrum vir Bejaardes hou van 5 tot 7 Desember 2025 hul heel eerste Liggiefees in die tehuis se tuin. Dis ‘n community-gevoel ding, met liggies, kos, en ‘n paar oulike verrassings. Waar en wanneer gebeur dit? Die Liggiefees vind plaas by Najaarsrus in Parys, by 64 Dolfstraat. Mense kan elke aand tussen 18:00 en 22:00 kom inloer. Datums:

If anyone was wondering what to do with that awkward space between Christmas leftovers and New Year’s resolutions, Fill Up Club Partuma 2025 has arrived with a pretty clear suggestion: go out, stay out, and only think about sleep the next day. The music festival is lined up for 27 December 2025 in Parys, and will take over the Partuma Lodge and Jazz Club at Cnr Gibbons and Shochet Street, Industrial, Parys. Tickets can be bought online via the listed ticket site , and the num

Parys maak reg vir ’n lekker loslit nuwejaarsdag, met Monique West wat live gaan optree by Bosboer Restaurant en Kroeg. Dis een van daai events waar jy nie jou beursie hoef te stress nie, maar dalk net jou dansskoene. Waar en wanneer gebeur dit? Die kuier is op 1 Januarie 2026 in Parys, by die Riastuine. Die venue se adres is: Riastuine, Parys. Monique speel tussen 11:00 en 15:00, so dis perfek vir ’n laat ontbyt, ’n rustig-ontwaak vibe, en om die jaar se eerste dag nie te er

Garden Art Kwekery is gearing up for its annual Kersliggie Mark on 20 December 2025, and the team seems perfectly happy to lean into the festive chaos that comes with late-December markets. The event will take place at 28 Noorder Street, Parys, where the lights will be switched on, the braais will sizzle, and the community will wander in from 5 pm till late. A Market That Knows Its Crowd The Kersliggie Mark has become a familiar stop on the local calendar. This year marks the

Die feestyd kom elke jaar vinniger as wat mens ’n mince pie kan sê, en in Parys word dinge sommer vroeg afskop. Die Solidariteit Helpende Hand Parys-tak hou op 29 November 2025 hul November-Kersfees, ’n oggend wat blykbaar meer gaan wees as net tinsel en “Jingle Bells”. Wat gebeur op die dag? Die geleentheid vind plaas by Najaarsrus Dienssentrum vir Bejaardes, geleë by 64 Dolfstraat, Parys. Die program loop van 09:30 tot 12:00, wat genoeg tyd gee vir ’n bietjie kuier, ’n biet

The festive season is warming up nicely in Parys, and preparations are underway for what promises to be a lively and creative Christmas Market at The Garden Boutique Eatery. With the dates set for 16 to 23 December 2025, the organisers are putting out a call for vendors who are keen to add their own spark to the event. An Invitation to Makers, Creators and Dreamers The market team is looking for artists, crafters, makers, bakers, creators and just about anyone who enjoys putt