Venue: On the farm Gansvlei close to Brandfort (13km)
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!
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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
The FS Star Party is an event where astro friends come together for serious stargazing, astrophotography, and to relax over hot coffee and serious braaiing.
Weather
2025 -6.8°C was lowest temperature measured on 25 June 2025 (00:12). Humidity: 69%.
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.
