Bathurst Area Events

The Bathurst region is renowned for its four distinct seasons and the autumn months are among the most beautiful of the year. It would be difficult to find a better time to enjoy all the region has to offer.

Autumn Colours runs...

Up to 31 artists in the Bathurst area invite you to view their works when they open their studios and galleries. To find where they are located pop in to Bathurst Visitor Information Centre and collect a copy of Bathurst Arts Trail. Ask for a list...

Enjoy your own, self-guided, cellar door tour and wine tasting, at your own pace, in the order that suits you. One day each month Bathurst's wineries open their cellar doors, welcoming visitors to Bathurst and passers-by to drop-in without an...

Sunny Corner Sunday Local Arts and Crafts - the artists and craftspeople of Yetholme, Tarana and Meadow Flat will open their doors this year for the traditional Sunny Corner Sunday.

There will be some old favourites plus new...

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The Rockley Rodeo Committee presents the annual Rockley Rodeo. This is the major event of the year for the historic village of Rockley, with profits placed back into the...

n 2012, Mount Panorama will be home to one of the largest sporting celebrations in Australia's history.

The Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 will celebrate 50 years of Racing and will be rolling out a show beyond all...

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Life in a 1940s War Time House - go on a journey to experience life on the home front during the Second World War, a time of black out curtains, food rationing and coupons....

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Celebrate Bathurst’s birthday at the Proclamation Day activities. This will be held in Macquarie River Bicentennial Park. There will be food and activities for the...

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The Bathurst Half Marathon and 10 kilometre run is a fast, flat event, usually run in cool conditions in the friendly town of Bathurst. It is well known as the best free...

The Bathurst 12 Hour features a range of brands and vehicles like no other race in Australia and attracts a significant number of international entries. At the 2012 event, Audi defended their title with Mercedes Benz and Ferrari filling out the...

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Held on the lawns of Brucedale, the Twilight Concert and Picnic is the highlight of the music calendar. Staged on the veranda of the historic house the performance features...

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At the Bathurst Edgell Jog, join the biggest fun run in country New South Wales - an eight kilometre fun run and walk.

Entry forms are required and are...

The National Cool Climate Wine Show Public Tasting Night - hundreds of wine producers enter the show each year with close to 1,000 wines entered and up for tasting. Try the flavoursome reds, crisp whites, the odd bubble and the occasional sweet wine...

Hill End Historic Buildings Open Day is a rare chance to view ten unique buildings constructed in the 1870s. Visit humble miners' cottages, Hosies' Store, St Paul's Church and the historic residence Craigmoor with its...

Come and join in for the Winter Winery Wander. Wander the back roads of the Bathurst Region experiencing the best food and wines that cool climate has to offer. Visiting Bathurst wineries where a chef awaits you with a tasting that will not only...

Bathurst Miniature Railway - operates every third Sunday of the month. The Miniature Railway is located next to the Tennis Centre in Durham Street. Train rides are available weather permitting and passengers must wear covered...

Join the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre for the third annual Inland Sea of Sound Festival. Once again the festival will present astounding performers from around the world in BMEC Concerts, a Festival Club and concerts in local backyards....

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The Alabar Gold Crown Carnival runs for 10 days and is a mix of harness racing action (six race meetings) and social events. The social events include the Honouree Dinner,...

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The nab B2B has been modelled on the European style of participation bicycling events which utilise the latest timing technology to cater for the general public as well as...

The legacy of Ben Chifley is celebrated each year in his home town of Bathurst at the annual Light on the Hill Dinner.

Ben Chifley, Prime Minister of Australia, spoke to the annual conference of NSW Labor on 12 June 1949, and...