Carillon Bathurst Business Awards Electrified By Kelso Electric
2026-05-20 08:00 - 2026-07-13 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst Goldfields – Event & Function Centre, 428 Conrod Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The 2026 Bathurst Business Awards, proudly presented by the Bathurst Business Chamber, Electrified by Kelso Electric celebrate the innovation, resilience and achievements of businesses and individuals across the Bathurst region. Bringing together the local business community, the awards recognise excellence in leadership, customer service, innovation, community contribution and business growth, while showcasing the outstanding talent and entrepreneurial spirit that continues to drive the region forward.
Entry OPEN 20th May, 2026
Entry closing 13th July, 2026
Judging Commences Monday 20th July
Judging Concludes Monday 3rd August
Gala night at Bathurst Goldfields September 5th, 2026

Unearthed: Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition
2026-05-28 09:00 - 2027-03-31 16:30 | Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, 224 Howick Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
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 in consultation with the Australian Museum and Dr Malte Ebach, Honorary Associate Professor at UNSW.

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is open daily 9am-4.30pm, closed on Wednesdays. Open 7 days a week during NSW school holidays. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Tracks to Power: Ben Chifley's Political Genesis
2026-06-26 00:00 - 2026-12-31 23:59 | Chifley Home Education Centre, 12 Busby Street, Bathurst, 2795
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 for his community, all developed during his time as a locomotive driver.
Chifley’s skills were developed to the point where he felt comfortable realising an early ambition of standing for Parliament. While he sought preselection for a parliamentary seat, he acted as a witness in industrial arbitration hearings, a forum where his debating and analytical skills shone. He was also a key figure in the 8 Hour Day campaign, fought against conscription during the First World War, and lead his colleagues during the Great Strike of 1917.
The exhibition includes text and supporting objects that help explain how Ben Chifley rose to the highest office in the land. Exhibition is free with museum entry.

Bathurst Showgrounds Winter Festival
2026-07-04 00:00 - 2026-07-19 23:59
The Bathurst Showgrounds Winter Festival is bringing ice skating, rides, winter treats and family fun to Bathurst these school holidays.

📍 Bathurst Showgrounds📅 4–19 July

Enjoy a range of activities and entertainment across the festival, including:

Ice skating

Carnival rides

Market stalls

Food and drink vendors

Hot chocolates and winter treats

Family fun days

Honky Tonk Brew & Bite Nights

Bring Your Pets Day

Kids Days with special ride offers

The festival is all about community, fun and creating winter memories with family and friends.

Save the dates and keep an eye on the event calendar for upcoming activities and special event days throughout the festival.

NAIDOC Week 2026 - 50 Years of NAIDOC Posters
2026-07-06 10:00 - 2026-07-13 16:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
NAIDOC Week 2026 will be celebrated from 5-12 July, marking “50 Years of Deadly” to honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Bathurst Regional Council is marking 50 years of NAIDOC Week with a display showcasing posters from the last 50 years. The display invites our community to pause, reflect and celebrate how NAIDOC has grown and changed since its early days in the 1970s.

School Holiday Magic @ The Coven
2026-07-06 12:00 - 2026-07-28 16:00 | The Coven, Unit 5/10 Michigan Rd, Kelso, 2795
School holidays are almost here and our Junior Potion Keeper Certificates are returning!
Young potion makers can:
✨ Create their own candle
✨ Choose their own fragrance
✨ Decorate their creation
✨ Receive a Junior Potion Keeper Certificate
Perfect for kids, grandkids, visiting family and anyone looking for a fun indoor activity these winter school holidays.
📅 6 – 17 July
⏰ Available daily from 10am
📍 The Coven, Bathurst
Bookings recommended.

Campbell's River Paddock Walk
2026-07-09 09:30 - 12:30 | pin drop, 386 Swallows Nest Road, Mount David, 2795
Are you interested in understanding the carbon potential of your property and comparing returns from Environmental Plantings with your current farm enterprise? Simon Campbell and Grant Tranter from Renovo Ag will give an overview of environmental markets, carbon sequestration potential, potential risks involved and financial modelling projections. Nakita Thackwray from Carbon Stock will walk us through her own Environmental Planting site. This is a free community event promoting the natural capital farm planning project Renovo Ag and Little River are delivering as part of the NSW Government’s Low Carbon Grants Program.

Kids' Night Tour of Abercrombie House
2026-07-09 17:30 - 18:45 | Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir Road, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Enjoy a tour of the house and garden walk. Bring a torch or borrow one. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. For children aged from 7 yrs (with adult). The tour will conclude with chocolate milk and cookies.

Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) and Abercrombie House.

Amber Lawrence - Live in Little Alberts
2026-07-09 18:00
Six-time Golden Guitar winner Amber Lawrence hits the road with her Cowgirl To Me Tour

Doors -6pm (kitchen and bar open)Amber Lawrence 7.30pm

Six-time Golden Guitar winner Amber Lawrence hits the road with her Cowgirl To Me Tour – a heartfelt, high-energy celebration of grit, freedom and modern country storytelling.Fresh from the studio, this tour gives fans a first taste of brand-new songs from Amber’s soon-to-be-released album , alongside the hits that have made her one of Australia’s most loved country artists. With her signature blend of honesty, warmth and powerhouse vocals, Amber invites audiences into the stories behind the songs – from hard-won independence and resilience to the joy of chasing dreams on your own terms.Expect a show that feels both intimate and uplifting, where classic crowd favourites sit comfortably beside new music that reflects where Amber is right now – confident, reflective and unapologetically herself. Backed by a tight acoustic band and her trademark storytelling, Cowgirl To Me is a night of connection, laughter and songs that linger long after the lights go down.Whether you’ve followed Amber from the beginning or you’re discovering her music for the first time, the Cowgirl To Me Tour is an invitation to saddle up, sing along and celebrate!
