30/05/2026
Local Bathurst businesses have stepped in to bring a winter festival to the city after Bathurst Regional Council confirmed it would not proceed with the Winter Festival in 2026.
The Bathurst Showgrounds Winter Festival has now been officially announced, with organisers planning to transform the showgrounds into a winter-themed entertainment precinct during the July school holidays.
The event is set to feature ice skating, carnival rides, live music, food vendors and family entertainment across a two-week program from July 4 to July 19.
Organisers say the festival has been made possible through community support, with major sponsorship from McDonald’s and support from the Bathurst Showground Land Manager.
Additional community support is also being sought, with organisers calling for sponsors and local musicians to perform on the planned Honkytonk stage.
Ice skating ticket details are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Information and Picture Credit - Showgrounds winter Festival page.
