Great race festival off-track events are back

MEDIA RELEASE 2 September 2022

Children, families and friends can enjoy the excitement of the Repco Bathurst 1000 with a variety of off-track events in the lead up to the Great Race.

The program includes B-Rock Super Wednesday, Legendary Moments Dinner, Saturday Street Fair, a competitions and so much more.

Mayor Robert Taylor said it was great to have the off-track events back this year as they add to the excitement of race week and create a fantastic atmosphere in the city centre.

“The off-track events have something for everyone and brings people to the heart of Bathurst which is great for local businesses and the economy,” he said.

“The Repco Auto Bathurst 1000 injects over $21 million into our local economy each year.”

Program of events

Race Week: 5 – 9 October

  • B-Rock Super Wednesday in Kings Parade: Wednesday 5 October, 11.30am – 2.00pm

Transport and Driver Parade: 11.30am – 12pm

Driver Signings: Session one 12:15pm
Session two 1:15pm

2021 Winners Presentation: 1pm

  • NMRM Legendary Moments Dinner: Thursday 6 October, 6.00pm – 9.30pm

  • Saturday Street Fair in Kings Parade: Saturday 8 October, 11am – 5pm

  • Business Window Display Competition: registration closes Friday 16 September

  • Colouring In Competition: entries close 4pm Sunday 9 October

For more information on any of these activities visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

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