Free State Winter Star Party

 A Star Party in the warm heart of Central South Africa - 2026

Venue:  On the farm Gansvlei close to Brandfort
GPS Coordinates:  28°47'48.63"S   26°28'25.66"E
Brandfort - 13 km
Bloemfontein 52 km 

* We’ll share more details as we go — expect updates in 2026!

  • Photo Galleries

    1st Free State Star Party 2014

    2nd Free State Star Party 2015

     3rd Free State Star Party 2016

    4th Free State Star Party 2017

    5th Free State Star Party 2018

    7th Free State Star Party 2021

    10th Free State Star Party 2024

    New: 11th Free State Star Party 2025 

    Weather
    2017 -7°C (00:00) and with a light wind from the East pestering us. It was 2.8 °C at 01:00 (Friday night)
    2016 2°C (23:00 Friday); 10°C (00:00 Saturday; with wind and clouds moved over late in the evening. Clear early morning, with wind)
    2015 dew caused havoc. Bring your dew heaters. Come prepared!
    2014 Extreme –  We measured -7°C during the first night. Prepare with warm clothing and bedding.