Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™

Preserving traditions and heritage that helped build the Bathurst region

Gates open from 10am to 4pm both days

Celebrating 10 years, the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™
will return in April 2026 at the historic Bathurst Showground, honouring the trades and traditions that have shaped the region and its rich history.

Rare and lost trades and crafts will be showcased over the weekend at Australia’s oldest inland European settlement. Traditional Aboriginal tool and weapon making, blacksmithing, saddlery, dry stone walling, whip cracking and making, glass artistry, lace making, tapestry, embroidery, carpentry and joinery, coopering, knife making and violin making are among many unique talents to be demonstrated by local and guest artisans.

You can even take a ride on an authentic restored Cobb & Co Coach!

Free onsite parking available.

Tickets on sale NOW!

Adult $30, Concession $25, Child (5-16 years) $5 and Family pass (2A & 2C+) $70.

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Trades Trail Shuttle Bus

Take the "Heritage Trail' to each of Bathurst's premier heritage venues on our free shuttle bus.

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Kids Activities

There is plenty for kids to do at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™ from beeswax candle rolling, to whip cracking and more!

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Workshops

Throughout the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™ Artisans will be displaying their skills and trades. But if you wanted to get a more hands on experience you'll want to check out the workshops.

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Image Gallery

The event is a visual spectacle, rich in colourful characters. Explore the gallery of images from the previous years and be inspired for what will be sure to be bigger and better in 2026.

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Meet the Artisans

So many artisan trades on display that you will need two days to experience them all across the many pavilions and outdoor areas of the Bathurst Showground - attractions in themselves!

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Want to become a Trades Trail Artisan?

The Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™ is a celebration of traditional craftsmanship and rare trades. Do you practice an artisan trade or craft? We are seeking new exhibitors!

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Discover Heritage

Bathurst has a rich history, from Wiradjuri culture and traditions, to European settlement, to all the way to now. Discover the places and stories behind the city.

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