The 5th Potch Geesfees took over Lekwena Privaat Wildreservaat on 28 and 29 August 2026 under the theme "Ploeg Terug!" — two days of Afrikaans music, a wine route, farming talks, family fun and a festival that gives back to Potchefstroom. Thank you to everyone who came — see you in 2027!
Friday 28 – Saturday 29 August 2026
Friday gates opened at 11:00
MCs: Ichnus (Friday) · Passie Erasmus (Saturday)
Lekwena Privaat Wildreservaat, Potchefstroom.
A wine-tasting route by Suidsentrum Wine Affairs with more than 60 wines from top producers — raising money to plough back into the community.
New this year: a farming section with livestock displays and free talks and panel discussions in the InteliGro member lounge.
The ATKV singing competition gave up-and-coming local voices a stage of their own.
A fun park with a merry-go-round, a children's art competition, a traditional cannon shot, food stalls and the Springboks on two big screens on Saturday night.
The festival gives back: after his Friday show Riaan Benadé, HelpJag, Q Ranch, Solidariteit Helpende Hand and the organisers delivered a large meat donation to Abraham Kriel Kinderhuis.
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