FROZEN JR PRODUCTION
25 July to 10 August
Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society is excited to present Frozen Junior. For three weekends only 46 of the most talented juniors in our district will bring the magical tale of Frozen to life in Parkes. This show is 100 per cent family friendly and suited to children of all ages. Tickets are selling quickly, go online to purchase your tickets via www.parkesmandd.com.au
INDOOR MARKET
Saturday, 9 August
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Rotary Ipomoea's markets come indoors for the winter: at Forbes' Youth and Community Centre from 8am to midday. Coffee and breakfast are available with coffee vendor and the Rotary breakfast caravan set up in the park outside, while inside out of the cold weather will be produce, plants, handicrafts, soap, jewellery, cakes and slices, jams and relishes ... Phone to book a stall on 0427 201 445.
100TH TULLAMORE SHOW
8-9 August
Tullamore Show kicks off the Parkes Shire Show circuit and is one not to be missed. Help Tullamore Show celebrate their 100th year with new and returning entertainment for the whole family. There will be top-tier livestock competitions, locally produced goods, hands on exhibits and more. Check out the Tullamore Show and be part of history! For more information visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/TullamorePaHAssociationIncShow
TRUNDLE SHOW
12-13 August
Each year the Trundle Show proudly celebrates education, innovation, agriculture, arts and community engagement. Be sure to check out the Trundle Showground come to life celebrating all things that make Trundle great. For more information visit their Facebook page 'Trundle Show'.
BEDGERABONG SHOW
Saturday, 16 August
The greatest little show in the west opens our show season on Saturday, 16 August. Start planning what you might enter from your veggie patch, kitchen or craft room. Stall holders are invited to register with site from $20, payment on the day. You can register your interest online - more information and links on the Bedgerabong Show Facebook page. Or contact the secretary 0427808158 or email bedgerabongshow@hotmail.com for more information.
NATIONAL TREE DAY
Saturday, 16 August
National Tree Day has been rescheduled and the community is invited to join the local planting effort, hosted by Central West Lachlan Landcare in partnership with Forbes Shire Council. It's all happening between 10am and midday at the corner of Federation Boulevard and Olympic Street (Goldridge). The event will finish with a barbecue, so please register your attendance online at https://nationaltreeday.org.au/site/10031334. If you registered for the original event, organisers will keep your registration, just email cwllandcare@gmail.com if you won’t be there. If you have issues with online registration, please contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053.
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
Monday, 18 August
Forbes RSL Sub Branch invites the community to the Vietnam Veterans Day memorial service at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park on Monday, 18 August, from 11am. Some 60,000 Australians served their country in the Vietnam conflict from 1962 to 1975. Australia suffered 521 dead, more than 3000 wounded in this conflict and many more veterans suffered, and continue to suffer, as a result of their service.
WENZDAY LAUNCH
Monday, 18 August
The Wenzday Project, celebrating the legacy of Paul and Hettie Wenz and inspiring a new generation of writers to tell Forbes' stories, launches on Paul Wenz's birthday. Tickets to be available online.
WELCOME TO FORBES
Thursday, 28 August
Come along to our Welcome to Forbes event and meet your new community! Forbes Shire Council hosts this chance to connect with locals, learn about services and activities, and discover everything our town has to offer. Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly evening with light refreshments on Thursday, 28 August at SYLO Cafe and Eatery, Rankin Street from 5.30pm. Please RSVP by Thursday, 14 August to events@forbes.nsw.gov.au or 6850 2300.
NSW SMALL WINEMAKERS WINE SHOW TASTING
Friday, 29 August
The NSW Small Winemakers Show has released 2025 dates and this year's public tasting is on Friday, 29 August at Forbes Town Hall. The gourmet wine presentation dinner follows on Saturday, 20 September and if you book tickets for both now in one transaction you'll receive $10 off.
RESILIENT HOMES EXPO
Wednesday, 3 September
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is hosting a Resilient Homes Expo at Eugowra Showground on Wednesday 3 September, 4pm-7pm.
The Expo is for Resilient Homes Program homeowners and community members who want to make their homes more flood resilient.
Come along for information about: the Resilient Homes Program grant process; development approval processes; how successful resilient building and relocation projects can be delivered.
Homeowners and business representatives can visit information stands and speak with representatives from councils, RA, SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, and various industry associations and businesses interested in resilient building services.
COMMUNITY FETE
Saturday, 6 September
Forbes Uniting Church is excited to announce a community fete at the church in Browne Street, from 9am on Saturday, 6 September. This will be a great chance to get gifts before Father's Day. More details to come.
TRUNDLE BUSH TUCKER DAY
Saturday, 6 September
Dust off your camp ovens and get your dancing boots ready for a day full of country music and bush cooking in Trundle. This year Casey Barnes will be headlining the popular event with The Bushwackers and The Alternators also gracing the Trundle stage. As well as country music there will also be free kids’ entertainment, pig races, market stalls, food vans, dog jumping and so much more. Get your tickets now at www.123tix.com.au/events/46970/trundle-bush-tucker-day-2025
FORBES SHOW
Saturday, 13 September
Put Saturday 13 September in your diary, it's the date of the 149th Forbes Show. The one-day show format introduced in 2024 is back in 2025, with plenty on. There will be entertainment and rides, animal nursery, fireworks, agricultural exhibitions and so much more. For more information visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ForbesShowNSW
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.
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
Want to add to this list? Email renee.powell@forbesadvocate.com.au
