The Cherry Festival in Ficksburg has changed over the years with less emphasis on Ficksburg itself, and more on the surrounding Cherry farms and attractions such as Sandstone’s steam festivals. One of Ficksburg’s long-time residents is Gavin Boy, the owner of Victoria House. Gavin is passionate about Ficksburg, and he has been instrumental in producing this excellent magazine on the Cherry Festival for the last few years as the festival changed from its in-town status and spread its wings to the events happening nearby.
Other events to look out for include the Ionia Cherry Crop Celebration at Ionia Farm, the Constantia Cherry Country Festival at Constantia Farm, as well as Open Gardens on the weekend which includes the wonderful garden of Sandstone’s direct neighbour, Boschfontein.
See you later this week at Sandstone!
