Middelburg is a quiet Karoo village known for it's woolen products and Karoo lamb. Local artists, leather factory, pure woollen products manufacturers, mohair weaving factory and herbalist, all display their products in shops in town.

The Karoo Hartland Festival is held seasonally at these times:

Autumn: 1 - 2 May 2009 (Painting & writing)
Winter: 3 - 5 July 2009 (Agriculture)
Spring: 4 - 6 Sept 2009 (Food & Herbs)
Summer: 13 - 15 Nov 2009 (Photography & Stars)

Historical places and monuments can be visited, some by prior arrangements; for example the Grootfontein Agricultural Institute, previously a British Peace Keeping Camp after the Anglo Boer War, Chair Monument, "Schoombee's Klip", Middelburg Cultural History Museum, etc.