POOL OPENS
Saturday, 4 October
Forbes Olympic Pool opens this Saturday for the Summer season.
Through school holidays, the hours are: 6am to 8pm Monday to Friday; 7am to 8pm Saturday; and 10am to 7pm Sunday. Public holiday hours at 10am to 8pm.
During school terms, the pool is open 6am to 7pm Monday to Thursday; 6am to 8pm Friday; 7am to 6pm Saturday; and 10am to 5pm Sunday. Public holiday hours are 10am to 6pm.
FORBES MOTOR SHOW
Sunday, 5 October
Save the date, the Forbes Motor Show is returning to South Circle Oval in on Sunday 5 October 2025. Plan your entries now in bikes, cars, boats, vintage machinery, trucks and tractors. Gates open 8am for registration. There will be food, drink and merchandise stalls. Entry will be just $2 an adult, $1 a child with monies donated to local and regional charity groups.
CANOLA CUP FAMILY PICNIC DAY
Monday, 6 October
Eugowra Harness Racing Club knows how to host a great event and the Canola Cup is the pinnacle. This great family picnic day is back again on the October long weekend Monday. While the horses go round on the track, there's live music, great prizes for fashions on the field, free dodgem cars, jumping castle, and face painting. It all happens at Eugowra Showground Paceway from midday.
FORBES SPRING RACES
Saturday, 11 October
Forbes Spring Races is on and it's going to be another great day trackside. There'll be six thrilling races, fashions on the field, free jumping castle and face painting for the kids. There will be a bar, TAB and canteen on course on the day. Get your exclusive VIP Spring Fling tickets online through 123tix.com.au or general admission tickets at the gate on the day.
GROWTH ROOM LAUNCH
Wednesday 8 October
Join Lifeline Central West and Forbes Shire Council for a special screening of the movie, Just a Farmer, and the launch of the Forbes Men's Growth Room. The Growth Room is a place where blokes come together once a month to talk things through. It's relaxed, confidential and built around respect. But the launch night is also for women - wives, sisters, partners, employers, business owners and community champions. "Just A Farmer" is a compelling drama that authentically portrays the impact of suicide on a rural Australian family, shedding light on critical mental health issues in farming communities.
The event is on at Forbes Town Hall from 5.30pm on Wednesday 8 October, it's free to attend but please register online through events.humanitix.com as food and drinks will be provided.
ROTARY MARKETS
Saturday 11 October
The Rotary Club of Forbes Ipomoea markets return but to a temporary new venue. From 8am to midday Saturday you'll find your favourite stalls at Rotary Park - near Camp Street bridge on the corner of Hill and Bridge streets, during the Lions Park works. Markets will be located between the water park and the bridge, a lake side setting with plenty of shade and toilets. Phone 0427 201 445 to book a stall.
MEET THE MAKERS
Sunday, 12 October
Join Forbes Visitor Information Centre for the second annual Meet the Makers event: go behind the scenes and enjoy a taste of locally-sourced delights, straight from the producers. It's on from 10am to 1pm.
TRIVIA AT BEDGERABONG
Friday, 17 October
Come one, come all to the Bedgerabong community trivia night. It's on from 7.30pm at the Bedgerabong Hall. $10 per person entry, cash at the door. There'll be fun, games and prizes for the best decorated table / team costumes. Be sure to indicate your interest so that we can ensure there are enough tables and chairs for you.
TRUNDLE PINK NIGHT
Friday, 17 October
Trundle will be turning pink this October. To celebrate their 10th anniversary Trundle Pink Night will be holding their biggest and boldest Pink Night yet! Join them for a night of fun, flair and fundraising as they celebrate a decade of coming together to support a cancer-free future. There will be prizes, raffles and auction on the night that you will not want to miss. Entry is free from 5pm at the Trundle Golf Club and make sure to dress in pink to celebrate community and making an impact. If you can't make it on the night you can still support the worth cause by heading to www.doitforcancer.com.au/fundraisers/trundlepinknight
ALL ROADS LEAD TO TRUNDLE
17-19 October
With the Trundle ABBA Festival unable to go ahead this year because Parkes Shire Council cannot continue to fund it in its current form, Trundle locals have banded together to bring a new event in its place for the time being. Save the date for All Roads Lead to Trundle, a weekend full of fun. It includes the famous Pink Ribbon Night on the Friday (see details below), as well as a fundraising golf afternoon and music all day and night over the weekend. For more information, check out its Facebook page.
NATIONAL BBQ CHAMPIONSHIPS
18-19 October
Join us for two days of competition - grilling, followed by low and slow smoking. It's all happening at Grinsted Oval across Saturday and Sunday, 18 and 19 October. There's a bar, live music, food trucks, cooking demonstrations, celebrity chef and barbecue stalls. There are major cash prizes for competitors, and you could become a national barbecue champion. Register your team online, or put your hand up to be a judge, through the Forbes Shire Council website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au
CLUB FORBES TASTE ON TEMPLAR
1 November
It's time to book your place at the Club Forbes Taste on Templar 2025! The annual Forbes Business Chamber event returns Saturday, 1 November, and tickets are now available online through 123tix.com.au
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
Saturday 1 Noevmber
The annual Teddy Bears Picnic returns from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 1 November. This year this family favourite event will be at Frogs Hollow.
Want to add to this list? Email renee.powell@forbesadvocate.com.au