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Bathurst hosts a vibrant calendar of annual events. Explore our Annual Events Calendar to plan ahead, or download the latest What’s On Guide and School Holiday Program to discover what’s happening during your visit.

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Bathurst hosts a vibrant calendar of events year-round. From the Bathurst 1000 to festivals, sporting and conferences, there’s always something happening.

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  • Unearthed: Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition

    Unearthed: Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition
    Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum 224 Howick Street, Bathurst, NSW

    Explore the use of critical minerals and understand how vital they are to our modern world. This exhibition is one-of-a-kind in Australia at the moment, and focuses on the role of critical minerals in the transition to renewable energy as well as their everyday use in industry and throughout our households. The exhibition was prepared […]

    Free with museum entry

  • Tracks to Power: Ben Chifley’s Political Genesis

    Chifley Home Education Centre 12 Busby Street, Bathurst

    To coincide with the 150th anniversary of the railway arriving in Bathurst, Chifley Home presents Tracks to Power: Ben Chifley’s political genesis. This exhibition looks at Chifley’s work with his union, and his role as a leader in the community. His later political reputation was built upon his analytical and leadership skills, alongside his work […]

    Free with museum entry

  • Primavera Auction Art Special Showing

    Primavera Auction Art Special Showing
    Bathurst Regional Art Gallery 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

    Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society (affectionately know as BRAGS) is excited and grateful for the support from prominent Australian artists for the Society’s Primavera Gala fundraising event on Saturday 12 September at BoxGrove Country Retreat featuring a live art auction by auctioneer from Elders Ems Mooney Real Estate. A preview of the auction artworks and […]

    Free

  • Rockley 175th Anniversary Celebration

    Rockley is celebrating 175 years since being gazetted as a Village over the weekend of 12th and 13th of September.Come and have a look around our beautiful historic village and participate in various events over the weekend. Saturday begins with a 9.30am service at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, followed by artisan stalls at Kookaburra Cottage […]

    FREE

  • Daffodils at Rydal

    Daffodils at Rydal

    Daffodils at Rydal is an annual event on the 2nd weekend of September. Funds raised go to charity and to the further beautification of Rydal. There are country and village gardens open. The main ticket purchase area is at the railway station where you will receive a map of the gardens and arm band. A well […]

  • Strawberries & Cream at Abercrombie House

    Strawberries & Cream at Abercrombie House
    Abercrombie House 311 Ophir Road, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

    Spring just became even sweeter at Abercrombie House! 🌸 Every Saturday morning throughout September, October and November, visitors can enjoy the new Strawberries & Cream experience - complete with general admission, exclusive access to explore the newly opened basement, fresh ripe strawberries with rich Chantilly cream, and a choice of leaf tea or freshly ground […]

    $30

  • PRIMAVERA Gala Dinner and Art Auction

    Primavera Auction Art Exhibition
    BoxGrove 119 Duramana Road, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

    PRIMAVERA: A Night of Botanical Elegance – Help the Bathurst Art Gallery Grow Bathurst has a rich and enduring history as a home to art and artists. Art and culture play significant roles in our society, providing identity of the community and as a catalyst for social change. Join Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society for […]

    $110 – $135

  • Rockley Artisan Market

    Stevens Park, opposite the Rockley Pub, Budden Street, Rockley

    Rockley Spring Market coincides with the 175th anniversary of the founding of Rockley. There will be lots of stalls, local produce and producers of artisan crafts, wine, beer, cider. Food and coffee van. Art, pottery, jewellery. Organic veg, bread, olive oil, pickles and preserves. All from across the Central West, hand made local and full […]

  • Rockley 175th Anniversary Celebration

    Stevens Park, opposite the Rockley Pub, Budden Street, Rockley

    Rockley is celebrating 175 years since being gazetted as a Village over the weekend of 12th and 13th of September. Come and have a look around our beautiful historic village and participate in various events over the weekend. Saturday begins with a 9.30am service at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, followed by artisan stalls at Kookaburra […]

    FREE

  • Father’s Day Out @ The National Motor Racing Museum

    National Motor Racing Museum 400 Panorama Avenue, Mount Panorama, Australia

    Free entry for all dads! Bonus: Book a lap of the legendary Mount Panorama Circuit in a replica race car – the perfect day out for any motorsport fan. Contact the National Motor Racing Museum 02) 6332 1872 to book your lap.The National Motor Racing Museum celebrates the rich history of Australian motorsport, with a […]

  • Daffodils at Rydal

    Daffodils at Rydal

    Daffodils at Rydal is an annual event on the 2nd weekend of September. Funds raised go to charity and to the further beautification of Rydal. There are country and village gardens open. The main ticket purchase area is at the railway station where you will receive a map of the gardens and arm band. A well […]