New format for Bathurst Winter Festival

MEDIA RELEASE 27 May 2020

This year’s Bathurst Winter Festival is planned to proceed in a new format so the community can experience the very best of winter safely.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said the festival will be held 4 – 19 July and plans for the festival are aimed to lift the region’s spirits and support and nurture the local economy.

“The theme is ‘Experience it Differently’ and the new format that is planned includes some of the festival’s favourites and some exciting new elements,” he said.

“Our community’s safety is an absolute priority and Council is planning the festival in accordance with current State and Federal guidelines. The festival format may adapt should these guidelines change.”

Festival highlights include:

• A drive-in cinema at Mount Panorama will replace the McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink and the Winter Playground. The types of movies include kids, comedies, retro, and scary.

• Illuminations of the Court House and new sites on George and Keppel Sts. People will be encouraged to view the illuminations from their own car.

• Brighten Up Bathurst Region where residents will be encouraged to have their very own light show. There will be prizes on offer for the best and brightest displays.

• Online markets - market stalls that are usually featured at Brew & Bite will be held online showcasing some of the region’s finest wares.

• Bowman Dental Groove and Grill is back with a twist with local musicians playing live music which will also be livestreamed from a local café featuring a new artist performing at a new venue each day.

• The festival will also provide the opportunity for kids to be engaged through craft packs and initiatives will be run throughout the festival period to support local businesses.

For more information visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

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