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Find & Book Venues for Hire in the Free State, South Africa
Find & Book Venues for Hire in Free State | EventBookr
EventBookr is a South African event planning marketplace based in Bloemfontein, Free State, offering a comprehensive platform to find and book venues for hire across the region. The service caters to a wide range of events including weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations, and parties, providing access to various venue types such as barns, conference centres, guest lodges, and more.
The platform supports event organisers by listing not only venues but also suppliers and entertainers, including caterers, event planners, photographers, DJs, and live performers. This integrated approach simplifies the planning process by allowing users to compare options and secure services in one place. EventBookr also offers tools for venue comparison and last-minute availability, enhancing convenience for users.
Reviews highlight venues like Leopards and Lace in Bloemfontein, noted for its beautiful gardens, professional service, and well-maintained facilities suitable for corporate events and weddings. Feedback mentions high standards in catering and accommodation, though some guests have noted challenges with audio during meetings and limited vegetarian options. Overall, the venues listed through EventBookr are praised for their quality and the attentive service provided by staff.
The image showcases a beautifully arranged dining table with white tablecloth, neatly folded red napkins, and sparkling glassware, ideal for formal gatherings. Each setting is meticulously placed, exuding an atmosphere of elegance.
EventBookr is a South African event planning marketplace built to bring venues, event services, entertainers and planning tools into one convenient workspace. It is designed for people organising weddings, parties, corporate functions, birthday celebrations, kids’ parties, private celebrations and special events, helping them search by what they need, where they need it and the type of event they are planning.
For venue hire, the platform features a broad mix of function venues and event spaces across South Africa, with strong relevance for Gauteng searches. Listed venue types include conference centres, guest lodges, farms and barns, banquet halls, resorts, churches, corporate buildings, historic sites, hotels, kids’ party venues, private nature reserves, wedding venues and function venues. Gauteng examples on the platform include Midrand, Hekpoort, Fourways, Pretoria, Heidelberg, Eastleigh, Muldersdrift, Protea Ridge and Sandton, alongside venues in provinces such as the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, North West and Limpopo.
EventBookr also supports the wider planning process by showcasing event service providers that can help complete the occasion. Users can browse suppliers such as caterers, private chefs, event planners, wedding planners, photographers, décor providers, lighting and sound services, coffee services, videographers, live streaming providers, bartending services, photo booth rentals and event rental companies. The directory format makes it easier to compare different providers in one place instead of searching across multiple sources.
Entertainment is another major part of the platform. EventBookr lists DJs, musicians, speakers, performers and entertainers for memorable events, including masters of ceremonies, comedians, choirs, solo singers, vocal duos, bands and magicians. This makes it useful for everything from formal corporate programmes and wedding receptions to relaxed private parties and celebrations that need music, hosting or interactive entertainment.
The platform s created by founder and software engineer Ryno, who has a background in both IT and the events and entertainment industry. EventBookr s first started in 2021 and became a full-time South African focus after his return to the country in 2024. Its mission is to simplify event planning and connect the local events industry through an affordable, user-friendly and community-driven platform.
Using EventBookr through the directory is a practical starting point for anyone comparing event spaces, venue hire options or supporting suppliers in Gauteng and beyond. It gives planners a central place to discover providers, compare options, explore specials from advertisers, and move from venue search to services and entertainment without losing sight of the overall event plan.
EventBookr is a comprehensive hub for the South African events industry, making it easy to find and book venues for various events. Founded by Ryno, the platform simplifies event planning by connecting users with venues, entertainers, and service providers.
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| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Dr Van Schalkwyk St, Stirling Small Holdings, Bloemfontein
4.4 ★★★★☆ 385 reviews on Google
We had a business coaching today. Not a great venue for a meeting perhaps. I really battled to hear anyone speaking from the other side. Maybe the grass roof?
Besides this, it s a good day- tea time snack and lunch really top notch.
Wow, wow, wow! We had a corporate event there with a one night stay. Our host, Michael, exceeded our expectations with delicious catering, friendly efficient staff and beautiful well maintained grounds. Everything s of the highest standard! Our rooms were beyond spacious, comfortable and tasteful. We were assisted with special requests and Michael went out of his y to cater to out every need. Thank you Leopards & Lace for a memorable conference! Hope to see you at our next event. Rita Heineken SA
A lovely place to hold your event, quiet, clean, beautiful gardens and lovely service.
Although they weren't too keen to provide vegetarian options for the one guest that is vegetarian
Leopards and Lace is such a beautiful venue with the best and professional service. Micheal is always willing and ready to assist with anything needed.
Love the place. Awesome landscaping and great service from all staff. We'll done management
Hidden Bloemfontein events spot, could have thought I s y out of Bloemfontein. Lovely place for events indeed.
Beautiful place to have a function, and lots of places to take photos as well as safe parking
Most amazing place for events. Held our wedding there on 14 Sep 2024. I couldn't be happier. Excellent customer service and so professional. It you nt your special day or any other event to be one to remember then I would suggest using Leopards and Lace as the venue!!!
Bought the most amazing chicken pain for 6 at a very reasonable price. Beautiful venue with luxurious gardens for those planning an event. They even have a guest house for those who need to stay over. And a bright blue well maintained swimming pool. The manager is super efficient and very supportive and helpful. Give them a try 😉 they do almost everything you may need when it comes to food and functions!
What a lovely clean venue, the bar s well stocked and the Bar lady s so pleasant to deal with. We had a party of 40 and had a blast!
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