Winter Truffle Hunt, Touch and Taste: The Immersion Experience
2025-07-05 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | RedGround Truffle Hunting Lodge, 264 Titania Road, Oberon, 2787
Prepare for an unforgettable truffle experience that begins with the indulgent flavours of baked truffled brie served with house-made sourdough toast in our Truffle Hunting Lodge. You’ll then dive into the fascinating world of truffles through a presentation that covers their history, cultivation, and culinary significance.
Next, you’ll join an exciting guided hunt through our beautiful trufffiere working alongside our amazing truffle-sniffing dogs to uncover hidden treasures. Back at the Truffle Hunting Lodge, while your truffles are being cleaned and prepared you’ll enjoy a delicious warm baked garlic, artichoke, and spinach cheesy truffled dip with a glass of sparkling wine.
You’ll also get to see how truffles are graded and weighed, learning what makes these delicacies so special. To finish, you’ll savour the unique flavours of smooth truffled panna cotta and truffled ice cream—truly one-of-a-kind treats.
Before you leave, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase fresh truffles and truffle-infused products to recreate the magic at home. The experience concludes around 1:00 PM, leaving you with a day full of wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for these incredible culinary treasures.
Please note that our Winter Truffle Hunt, Touch and Taste experience is designed as an 18+ adult focused experience. We kindly ask that no children under 18 be brought along for this event. Additionally, for biosecurity reasons, we regret to inform you that pets are not permitted on our farm premises. Thank you for your understanding
We also cater for private mid-week bookings. Contact us at jill@redground.com.au for more information.
We can’t wait to welcome you to RedGround! Happy hunting!
Cancellation policy:
Full refunds are available up to 14 days prior to the event, and 50% refunds are available up to 7 days prior, minus the booking fee. We’re happy to reschedule to another date if needed.

Artist & Curator Talk // ESSSENSSSE
2025-07-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Artist & Curator Talk // ESSSENSSSE
Saturday 5 July, 11am
Join ESSSENSSSE artist HOSSEI and guest curator Tesha Malott in conversation at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery.
FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW), guest curated by Tesha Malott.
ESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory, large-scale installation, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful, 100% tactile landscape.
ESSSENSSSE began when HOSSEI became fascinated by the sand dollar sea creatures— their shape, features, and how in mediaeval times it was truly believed that sand dollars were mermaid currency. When looking at the sand dollar, HOSSEI realised that if you were to remove the physical characteristics of a human body, you would be left with a mouth and an anus, just like the sand dollar. It is this idea that compelled HOSSEI to make the sand dollar an emblem of the show. An entry point and an exit, not just with food, but in the sense of discerning which energies come through and nourish the insides, and which are let out. ESSSENSSSE is about letting go and being one with the spirit and embracing its purity and vulnerability.
A Verge Gallery exhibition, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union.
Image: HOSSEI, ESSSENSSSE, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Dimensions variable. Photography by Jacquie Manning.

Brew & Bite @ The Greens
2025-07-05 12:00 - 21:00 | The Greens on William, 29 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
-OPENING WEEKEND-

Kick off winter in the tastiest way possible!Join The Greens on William for Brew & Bite on opening weekend—where cozy vibes meet delicious local flavours. Sip on warming brews, savour bites from your favourite food vendors, and soak up the festive atmosphere as the ice rink comes to life. Kids amusements, twinkling lights, and wintery cheer make this the perfect start to the season. Bring your appetite and your beanie—this is one winter feast you won’t want to miss!

Your winter warm-up starts here!

Armada Bathurst Brew & Bite Opening Weekend
2025-07-05 12:00 - 21:00 | The Greens on William, 29 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Kick off winter in the tastiest way possible!

Join us for Brew & Bite on opening weekend—where cozy vibes meet delicious local flavours. Sip on warming brews, savour bites from your favourite food vendors, and soak up the festive atmosphere as the ice rink comes to life. Kids amusements, twinkling lights, and wintery cheer make this the perfect start to the season. Bring your appetite and your beanie—this is one winter feast you won’t want to miss!

Bathurst Dances, Old Time and New Vogue Dance
2025-07-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Walshaw Hall, 9 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Dancing the old fashioned way, with a another in your arms. Waltzes, Tangos, Saunters, Jive and Swing in a sequenced way. Short demos before many dances, but nothing beats, standing up and simply giving it a go, then having a laugh or giggle at your own attempts, the way it was done in the old days, still the cheapest way to learn.

Winburndale Wines and Stone Pine Distillery at Norma Joan
2025-07-05 17:00 - 21:30 | Norma Joan Bathurst, 142 William St, BATHURST, 2795, Australia
Join us at Norma Joan Friday the 4th and Saturday 5th of July for a night celebrating everything the Bathurst region during winter!
We have paired with a bunch of local producers for our menu, as well as Winburndale Wines and Stone Pine Distillery for all of our drinks! We have paired every meal with a wine, or unique cocktail!
All wines and cocktails also available to be purchased separately throughout the night!
The talented chefs at Norma Joan are pulling out all the stops, creating a collection of amazing dishes that will capture the essence of winter in Bathurst! Paired with some truly fantastic wines from Winburndale, or some unique and imaginative cocktails created using Stone Pine Distilleries extensive range of spirits!We have sourced produce from the following local heroes

Stone Pine Distillery
Winburndale Wines
Rosnay Organic Farm
FourJay Farms
Rusty Gate Honey
Curly Tree Farm Beef
Canowindra Pork
Mobile Lamb van

Wine and Spirit tastings will also be available throughout the night, as well as order forms so you can purchase what you like directly from the suppliers themselves with a special event discount!
Please let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary requirements that we should be aware of.
With live music, heaters, blankets, great food and drinks in the gorgeous lit up Norma Joan Courtyard, these two nights are sure to be a hit as we kick off Winterfest in style! Norma Joan opens at 2pm!
Bookings Recommended, secure your spot through the link on the Norma Joan Website – https://normajoanbathurst.com.au/or call on 0480667627
Research Winburndale Wines for yourself here – https://www.winburndalewines.com.au/
Research Stone Pine Distillery for yourself here – https://www.stonepinedistillery.com.au/

Brew After Dark
2025-07-05 18:00 - 21:00 | the brew drive thru, 18 Charlotte Street, BATHURST, 2795, Australia
The Brew will be OPEN AT NIGHT. For 2 nights only. To celebrate the Winter Festival we will be opening at 6pm on the 5th and 12th of July! Come in and see what we look like at night!
Grab a hot chocolate from our winter range, a s’more toastie (or a regular one) and a croissant, and hit the ice!

Story Trail @ the Bathurst Presbyterian Church
2025-07-06 08:00 - 2025-07-21 17:00 | Bathurst Presbyterian Church, Corner of George Street and Howick Street, Bathurst, 2795
During the Winter in Bathurst celebrations , take a wander to the ground of the Bathurst Presbyterian Church and follow the path around the church building to read the children’s book: The Friend Who Forgives. A great activity for the whole family to enjoy. Enter via George Street to begin the story.

The Story Trail will be set up as a permanent instalment around Bathurst Presbyterian Church during Winter Festival.

‘Unearthed - Critical Minerals in The Energy Transition’
2025-07-06 09:00 - 2025-07-07 16:30, 2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-08 16:30, 2025-07-08 09:00 - 2025-07-09 16:30, 2025-07-10 09:00 - 2025-07-11 16:30, 2025-07-11 09:00 - 2025-07-12 16:30 | Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, 224 Howick Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Critical minerals may sound like a heavy subject, but they’re vital to our everyday modern life!

This new exhibition features a fantastic periodic table, where you can actually see what so many of these element are used for, along with heaps of information about what critical minerals are, and how they’re used in the home and renewable energy.

Oh, and there is #LEGO

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is open 9am – 4.30pm 6 days a week, closed on Wednesdays.

Entry is free with museum admission.Cost:Adult: $15Concession: $10School Student: $7Family: $37 Under school age: Free

Jhana Allan @ Little Alberts with Alice Blackwood
2025-07-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Little Alberts @ The Victoria Bathurst, 3 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Jhana AllanUralla-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jhana Allan celebrates the release of her sublime sophomore album titled ‘Fake Paradise’. Themes of desire, addiction, and awareness of the artist’s own need for prioritising rest, forms the backdrop of this shape-shifting release. In 2022 Allan raised thousands of dollars from her community and fans via Kickstarter, and travelled to Nashville in January of 2023 to record with her mentor, Americana artist Rachel Baiman and multi Grammy-winning engineer Sean Sullivan, with a band of session musicians including guitar player Cy Winstanley (Brandy Clark), drummer Jon Epcar (Bono, Rihanna, Colbie Caillat), and Baiman’s band members; drummer Lauren Horbal and bass player Steve Haan. Drawing inspiration from musicians like The Weather Station, Sam Amidon, PJ Harvey, and Lucie Thorne, the album moves through folk, jazz, and rock soundscapes, retaining a throughline of Allan’s visceral and emotive writing and singing, and grounded by her layered vocal presence.

Alice BlackwoodAlice Blackwood is a singer-songwriter and poet known for thought-provoking, moving performances with a quirky twist. In 2024 she was a finalist with honourable mention in BMEC’s Regional Songwriting Contest. She has twice been a finalist in the NSW Poetry Slam, and in 2020 she developed a solo show of music and poetry- In Breath (a poetic performance for plants and their people). Most often wielding a baritone ukulele, with some forays into vocal looping and piano; while the format may change, consistent threads of connection with nature and social justice shine through.

Doors 1pm, music starts 2.30pm

Eat, Sing & be Merry
2025-07-06 14:00 - 16:00 | KeyStone 1889, 99 Keppel St, Bathurst, 2795
A Winter Concert presented by Allegri Singers with young local soloists. A great variety of choral music that fits the theme will be performed in the lovely Keystone venue.

BIG Yellow Submarine with Fiona Howle
2025-07-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Fiona Howle will lead an exciting creative space building a cardboard & collage BIG Yellow Submarine for display in the library. This artwork will become a photobooth for all to enjoy. Help create this group project, plus make your own submarine, or other creation, to take home with you.
Our Yellow Sub will be used again during the upcoming Beatles Festival in August.

Family workshop – $10 per child
Children aged 6years and under require a parent/guardian to stay an assist.
Attending parents/guardians will require to obtain a free ticket for themselves.
Children must be signed in and out of the program and picked up promptly at the end of the program.
Please let us know if you need to cancel your ticket or use the online cancellation link on your confirmation email.

Kids Bingo- Panthers Bathurst
2025-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Panthers Bathurst, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Looking for something fun to do with the kids these school holidays? Head to Panthers Bathurst for a morning of excitement and laughs at Kids Bingo!
Held in our Sports Bar, this school holiday favourite is perfect for children of all ages. Doors open at 10am, with the first game starting at 11am. Entry is just $4 per child, making it an affordable and entertaining day out for the whole family.
There’ll be plenty of chances to win with lots of fun prizes up for grabs, and a cheerful, relaxed atmosphere the kids will love. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
No bookings are required – just come along on the day and get ready to shout “Bingo!”

Music Bingo @ The Tattersalls Hotel
2025-07-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Tattersalls Hotel Bathurst, 35 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Kids Day @ The Greens
2025-07-08 10:00 - 16:00 | The Greens on William, 29 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
It’s a day just for the kids!Bring the little ones along for a magical day of fun with non-stop activities. They’ll love meeting friendly farm animals, getting creative with arts & crafts, enjoying a spin on the ice rink, and laughing their way through kids amusement rides. With market stalls full of treats and surprises, plus plenty more to discover, it’s the ultimate winter day out designed just for them.

​Don’t miss this action-packed celebration of winter wonder and play! A winter wonderland just for kids!

All Abilities Day
2025-07-09 10:00 - 16:00 | The Greens on William, 29 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
The ice rink and surrounding activities will be tailored to ensure a safe, supportive, and enjoyable experience for people of all ages and abilities. Come dressed as your favourite superhero and be part of a community that celebrates every kind of strength!

With sensory-friendly sessions, accessible facilities, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s a day where everyone can participate, play, and feel part of the magic. Let’s make winter memories – together.

Purchase tickets here https://tickets.thegreensonwilliam.com.au/events

Detective School with Rachel Jackson
2025-07-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Aspiring junior detectives are invited to join author and intelligence specialist Rachel Jackson to learn about interactive books and develop their investigative skills.
Decipher secret messages, dust for fingerprints and create invisible ink in this hands-on workshop.

For children ages 8-12yrs

FREE activity – bookings are essential

Please let us know if you need to cancel your ticket or use the online cancellation link on your confirmation email.

Talks & Tea // ESSSENSSSE
2025-07-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
TALKS & TEA // ESSSENSSSE
Join Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) Volunteer Guides for a spotlight talk and walk through of exhibition ESSSENSSSE!
This is a social series for visitors to learn more about the current exhibitions, Bathurst’s vibrant art scene, and to meet like-minded locals!
Wednesday 9 July and 13 August
10:30am – 12pm
FREE, refreshments provided by donation online or at gallery reception
About the exhibition:
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW), guest curated by Tesha Malott.
ESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory, large-scale installation, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful, 100% tactile landscape.
ESSSENSSSE began when HOSSEI became fascinated by the sand dollar sea creatures— their shape, features, and how in mediaeval times it was truly believed that sand dollars were mermaid currency. When looking at the sand dollar, HOSSEI realised that if you were to remove the physical characteristics of a human body, you would be left with a mouth and an anus, just like the sand dollar. It is this idea that compelled HOSSEI to make the sand dollar an emblem of the show. An entry point and an exit, not just with food, but in the sense of discerning which energies come through and nourish the insides, and which are let out. ESSSENSSSE is about letting go and being one with the spirit and embracing its purity and vulnerability.
A Verge Gallery exhibition, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union.
Image: HOSSEI, ESSSENSSSE, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Dimensions variable. Photography by Jacquie Manning.

Author Talk - The Journey: The Life & Art of Patrick Carroll
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join us at the Library to hear about the art and life of Patrick Carroll. This talk will be delivered by author of ‘The Journey: The Art & Life of Patrick Carroll’, artist and writer Gavin Fry.
Patrick Carroll was a contemporary realist artist born and raised in Bathurst. He was a former student of Saint Stanislaus’ College and a previous exhibitor at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. This book is a detailed account of his artistic life.
In partnership with BRAG.

Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Family Hotel, Cnr Russell & Bentinck Street, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
This one is for the music lovers! Rock into the #FamBams for Musical Trivia every Wednesday from 7pm! Entry is free and you’ll have the chance to win prizes whilst bopping along to tunes over the ages!
Wednesday night is $20 schnitty night!

School Holidays Workshop // Sew your own plush toy!
2025-07-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
School Holiday Workshop // Sew Your Own Plush Toy!
Join this creative School Holiday workshop and learn how to sew your own unique aquatic creature!
Thursday 10 July, 10:30am-12:00pm
Ages 6-17
$10 members, $15 non-members, RSVP essential
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW), guest curated by Tesha Malott.
ESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory, large-scale installation, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful, 100% tactile landscape.
A Verge Gallery exhibition, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union.

Inflatable Holiday Fun
2025-07-10 13:30 - 16:30 | Manning Aquatic Centre Bathurst, 9 Elizabeth St, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
Come and join us on our new inflatable this winter school holidays. Stay warm in our heated facility and even grab a bite to eat!
$5 per child on inflatable after entry cost.
*Inflatable is for children 5years and older, and participants must complete a 15m swim test.

Reckless Western Winter
2025-07-11 00:00 - 2025-07-13 23:59 | Reckless Brewing, 2a Piper Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Whether you’re a die-hard local or just passing through, this is your chance to shake off the chill and dive into 3 days packed to the brim with our best beers, killer tunes, and so much more.With all local Beer, Wine & Spirit producers as well as a range of local food options, Reckless Western Winter is your ultimate excuse to embrace the season—Reckless style.
