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

Petit Artiste presents a creative and social day out for locals If you’ve been looking for an excuse to trade your keyboard for a paintbrush (and maybe a wine glass), Petit Artiste has you covered. Their Paint & Sip Day is back this December, offering two relaxed sessions of guided painting and light-hearted fun. Event Details The workshops take place on 6 and 13 December 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Dorps Padstal, 19 Water Street, Parys. For R450 per person, guests can

Local Vibes and Live Tunes The Hartelus Market will once again turn up the good vibes in Parys on Saturday, 1 November 2025, from 9am to 3pm, at Egweni River Lodge, No. 2 Van Coller Street. This time, visitors can look forward to a live performance by Alabama Dream, the acoustic duo known for their laid-back, foot-tapping tunes that pair perfectly with a market morning. Organisers are particularly chuffed about this one, warning locals that this is not the day to hit snooze,

The VVA Parys Charity Golf Day is back on the fairway, with golfers and locals getting ready for a day that promises swings, laughs and a bit of good-hearted competition, all for a great cause. Event Details Hosted by Vrystaat Versorging in Aksie (VVA), the event will take place on Friday, 5 December 2025, at the Parys Golf & Country Estate in the Free State. It’s open to all golfers, whether you’re the kind who hits straight down the middle or spends more time in the rough.

The students of the School of Singing Parys are getting ready to step into the spotlight for their 5th Annual Gala Concert on 7 November 2025. The event, a long-standing highlight of the school calendar, will be held at 86 Delver Street, Parys. A Night for the Students The gala concert gives students the chance to show off what they’ve learnt over the past year. It’s the moment where practice sessions, vocal exercises and the occasional off-key note finally pay off. Parents,

De Kaapse Rust hou teaterdag met ‘n verskil Op 25 Oktober 2025 gaan dinge by De Kaapse Rust in Parys bietjie roer wanneer Francois Boyce sy vertoning, “5 Vrouens en Ek”, daar aanbied. Die Oesfees Teater span hierdie keer saam met Boyce vir ‘n middag vol stories, musiek en so bietjie lag en trane, alles in tipiese Boyce-styl. ‘n Vertoning oor die vroue wat sy lewe gevorm het Francois Boyce vertel in sy show van vyf vroue wat sy lewe op verskillende maniere beïnvloed het. Dis n

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