Bathurst Winter Festival - Pet Day

MEDIA RELEASE 12 July 2023

Bathurst Winter Festival - Pet Day

Pet Day will be one of the final events of the 2023 Bathurst Winter Festival with Kings Parade hosting the furry friends event on Sunday.

Mayor of Bathurst Cr Robert Taylor said Pet Day was the final feature event for the festival, following on from the successful Armada Bathurst Opening Night, Charles Sturt University Brew and Bite nights, two Kids Day brought to you by Bathurst City Central and Accessibility Day.

“Each of these events provide a reason for different groups to head to the festival and pet day is no different. Sunday’s event is an opportunity for people to show off their four-legged friends.

“There will be a pet parade, an adoption promotion with animals from Council’s small animal pound and Sunday markets with a decidedly pet friendly theme.

“Staff from Council’s small animal pound will also be at Pet Day with a number of cats and puppies who are currently looking for their forever homes. Cats, Tish and Ruby and eight puppies will be there hoping to meet their new family.

“The adoption fee will be $116 and payable on the day. Tish and Ruby are both microchipped, vaccinated and desexed and the puppies are microchipped and vaccinated. Two are already booked in for desexing thanks to the RSPCA NSW Bathurst Volunteer Branch. Desexing is available at a reduced price for the remaining puppies on the day.

“The pet parade has categories for best dressed dog and owners, most creative winter outfit and most well-groomed dog. To take part, simply come along on the day and register at the judges’ table before 11.45am,” Cr Taylor said.

What’s on:

12noon: Pet parade

10am – 5pm: Sunday Markets

The Winter Playground is open until 9pm Sunday night and the illuminations can be seen between sundown and 10pm for the final time on Sunday.

Several themed skating sessions are set down for the weekend with the sessions on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm – 8pm taking on a retro feel.

For more information on the Bathurst Winter Festival visit https://www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au/Home