Wakkerstroom History Society

07/10/2026

"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots."
MARCUS GARVEY

Deep dives into Wakkerstroom’s past: heroic tales, founding families and stories passed down through generations. Don’t miss the headline talks on Saturday.

🎟️ Tickets: Wakkerstroom History Weekend - Celebrating 167 years.

06/10/2026

History lovers, this one’s for you.

Join Nigel Mason and Dr Pieter Bruwer for two powerful talks on Private James Osbourne VC and the Greyling family — stories of bravery, legacy and generations that shaped Wakkerstroom.

Wakkerstroom History Weekend 23-25 October 2026.

🎟 Secure your tickets: https://events.thryve.com/wta/
🏡 Accommodation listings: www.wakkerstroom.co.za



Wakkerstroom History Weekend - Celebrating 167 years.

05/10/2026

The Wakkerstroom History Weekend Parade is spectacular for many reasons but one simple reason that stands out — IT’S COMPLETELY FREE.

No tickets, no barriers, no VIP sections. Just heritage, music, colour and celebration flowing through the streets for everyone to enjoy.

Expect the thunder of the Transvaal Scottish Pipes and Drums, gleaming vintage cars, horse carts, dancers, flags, fashion and the legendary Stage Coach Holdup — all part of a world‑class parade that costs you nothing to attend.

It’s rare these days to find an event of this scale offered freely to the public. That’s what makes Wakkerstroom’s parade extraordinary: it belongs to the people.

Wakkerstroom History Weekend - Celebrating 167 years.

05/10/2026

With Herman Labuschagne – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

The Wakkerstroom History Weekend will feature a vibrant Living History Market, where traditional skills, old‑style craftsmanship and nostalgic displays come to life. Visitors can look forward to soap‑making, wheat grinding, photography, antique coffee displays, veld apteek, copper work, home crafts, mampoer distilling, a candy store, and more. There will also be a few displays of antique toys.

The weekend includes the exciting FREE PARADE on Saturday morning at 9:00 in the main street — open to everyone and a highlight of the festival.

The Living History Market promises a warm, immersive celebration of Wakkerstroom’s heritage and community spirit.

Wakkerstroom History Weekend is happening 23–25 October! Three days of heritage, music, storytelling, parades, markets and tours.
Join us as we celebrate 167 years of Wakkerstroom’s history.
Tickets: https://events.thryve.com/wta/
Accommodation: www.wakkerstroom.co.za

Wakkerstroom History Weekend - Celebrating 167 years.

02/10/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Jeanné Van Zyl, Mariette Bouwer, Francois du Plessis, Louis Jacobus Eksteen, Ernst Botha, Herman Labuschagne, Frances Kendall, Brendan Kilian

02/10/2026

What is a History Weekend without a real-life enactment?

Wakkerstroom, October 1899. The air is tense. Gold is moving through troubled times, and a stagecoach heavy with precious commodities is due to arrive to collect it.

But Ma Baker and her boys are lurking.

In front of the saloon, a brawl breaks out — a distraction? A warning? All eyes are on the fight, but the real danger is the quiet hands reaching for the gold. Will the coach make it out of Wakkerstroom, or will history take a different turn?

You will have to be there to see it unfold...during the FREE PARADE on Saturday 24 October 2026 at the WAKKERSTROOM HISTORY WEEKEND, 23 - 25 October 2026.

Step back in time for a weekend where history comes alive. From parades down Badenhorst Street, to guest speakers at the Bioscope, heritage walks, vintage cars, horse carts, and now — a live stagecoach hold-up enactment right in town.

Don't just read about history. Live it.

*🎟️ Get your tickets here:*
https://events.thryve.com/wta/

Limited space — the gold won't wait, and neither should you.

01/10/2026