{"id":20688,"date":"2026-07-02T09:49:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T07:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/?p=20688"},"modified":"2026-07-02T09:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T07:53:20","slug":"out-about-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2026\/07\/02\/out-about-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Out &amp; About: July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Enjoy this midwinter season with hearty local comforts and the vibrant, festive energy of the city\u2019s lively markets and events.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>7\u201311 July Free State Arts Festival:<\/strong> Enjoy excellent entertainment with artists like Frank Opperman, Margit Meyer-R\u00f6denbeck, Evita Bezuidenhout, and Tollie Parton, delivering laughs and fun. 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Phone 082\u00a0262\u00a03463 for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>23 July Property Investors Evening:<\/strong> Property investors and aspiring wealth-builders are invited to a black-tie event at Windmill Casino in Bloemfontein. Hosted by Jaco Grobbelaar of Prosperity Enterprises, featuring expert speakers, practical investment strategies, market insights, and networking opportunities. Tickets from R595 per person sharing; single R695; double R1,190, available on Quicket. Includes consultation discount voucher, snacks, and drinks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>25 July Ladies Charity Tea event:<\/strong> Hope in Bloom is hosting their second annual Ladies Charity Tea at Urth Restaurant at 10:00. This event will feature inspiration, entertainment and catering while raising funds for CHOC Bloemfontein (children fighting cancer). Tickets are R350 per person (including snacks, coffee, entertainment and catering), or R3,500 per table of 10. 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