Annual Events in Bathurst:
February – Pineapple Festival
March – Bathurst Agricultural Show
April – Book Fair
June – Solstice Bagpipes / Farm Fair
July – Dog Show / Christmas in July
Augst – Country Affair (2023 video here) /
2024 Programme here
September – Thicket Festival
October – October Fest / Halloween
November – Arts Affair Bathurst / Music at the Mill
December – Picnic & Christmas Carols / Ox Braai
Weekly Happenings / Events in Bathurst
Live music at the Pig & Whistle, 269 Kowie Road, every Saturday and Sunday Lunch 12.00 – 15.00
Book your sunday lunch and enjoy live music every Saturday and Sunday on the Verandah.
Sunday Farmers Market at Just off Centre, 237 Kowie Road, Bathurst every Sunday 9.30 – 13.00.
The Market is open every Sunday, rain or shine. Immerse yourself in the most beautiful outdoor market in Bathurst, now in its 20th year. Escape into the Just Off Centre Art Studio & Gallery’s garden and admire the outstanding crafts under the trees. Here you will also be able to get some quality locally sourced ingredients, handmade crafts and organic products. Sit and enjoy the beautiful garden with a cuppa & some of the refreshments on offer or browse the outstanding artworks in the Gallery.
Table Tennis every Tuesday and Thursday from 3.00 pm, Saturday from 11.30 am (if there is no other event happening) and on Sundays from 3.30 pm at the Showgrounds,
Chess Club every Sunday 2.00 – 4.00 pm at That Coffee Place
Whether you are a seasoned player or a beginner eager to learn, this is the perfect platform for all chess enthusiasts to come together and enjoy the wonderful game of strategy.
Games Night at Pike’s Trading Post: Dive into Magic the Gathering and other board games every Tuesdays from 18:00 – 23:00 (please note the kitchen is closed during this time).
Pilates every Tuesday and Thursday 5.30 – 6.30 pm at Summerhill.
Check out our events calendar here for more information on Things to do in Bathurst and upcoming Events.
Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Take aways
Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Take Away, Licensed, Wifi
Bathurst Arms York Road. 082 357 2871 RLW
Mel’s Take Aways Kowie Road. 071 676 6071 T
Kingston Farm Shaw Park Road. 083 262 4813 RCLW
Lucky Bean Kowie Road. 082 853 4109 CW
Pig and Whistle Kowie Road. 046 625 0673 RLW
Pizza Place Trappes Street. 084 051 6063 RT
That Coffee Place Trappes Street. 061 191 5174 CW
The Little Bistro York Road. 076 597 7085 RW
The Pie Place Kowie Road. T
The Ploughman Pub Trappes Street. 072 830 9177 RLW
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