{"id":265251,"date":"2025-07-03T15:24:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T13:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnuus\/?p=265251"},"modified":"2025-07-03T15:24:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T13:24:25","slug":"stand-a-chance-to-win-tickets-for-bloemfontein-boktown-this-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/stand-a-chance-to-win-tickets-for-bloemfontein-boktown-this-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Stand a chance to win tickets for Bloemfontein Boktown this Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Boktown is back \u2212 and it is heading to Bloemfontein on Saturday, 5 July. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you can watch the rugby test mach between the Springboks and Italy at the fanpark along with other enthusiasts.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powered by Castle Lager, Boktown transforms local fan parks into the best seat outside the stadium. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This national tour brings Springbok test matches to life in towns and cities across South Africa.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mangaung Oval next to Att Horak Street in the city is next in line to host the green-and-gold gees.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-attachment-id=\"265331\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/stand-a-chance-to-win-tickets-for-bloemfontein-boktown-this-saturday\/karlienvanjaarsveld_99297-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KarlienVanJaarsveld_99297-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"KarlienVanJaarsveld_99297\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KarlienVanJaarsveld_99297-1-683x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KarlienVanJaarsveld_99297-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-265331\" style=\"width:471px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KarlienVanJaarsveld_99297-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KarlienVanJaarsveld_99297-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KarlienVanJaarsveld_99297-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KarlienVanJaarsveld_99297-1-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Karlien van Jaarsveld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporters in Bloemfontein can look forward to a full festival-style match-day experience. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With live music, rugby legends and big-screen action, Castle Lager Boktown promises a thrilling day for fans of all ages.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fan activities and giveaways also take place. 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