Ficksburg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the Free State, South Africa
About Ficksburg
Close to theLesothoborder, Ficksburg is between the foot of Imperani Mountain and the banks of the Caledon River. It is an important agricultural region where crops like corn and mealies (maize) and asparagus are grown. The most important part of the annual crop of Ficksburg is the harvesting of the cherries on the numerous cherry farms surrounding the town. The cherries are harvested from October to December. Annually in November the Cherry Festival is held. The region is also known as the asparagus region of South Africa. Hundreds of tons of asparagus are harvested from September. Other kinds of fruit like peaches, apricots, cherries and apples are also grown in the region. Livestock is also an important industry in the region. There are numerous dairy farms in the countryside.
Top Attractions in Ficksburg
Explore the best things to see and do in Ficksburg:
- ★Ficksburg Cherry Festival
- ★Pinedene Small Arms Museum
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