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
BREAK FROM WINTER ART EXHIBITION
Friday 1 August to Sunday 3 August
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Forbes Arts Society is hosting an exhibition in Town Hall, with painting, drawing, ceramics and more on display. There will be art market stalls and works for sale, or simply come and enjoy the works on exhibition. They're open 10am to 3pm Friday and Saturday, as well as 5pm to 8pm Saturday for those taking in The Trial of Ben Hall, followed by 10am to 3pm Sunday.
THE TRIAL OF BEN HALL PLAY
Saturday, 2 August and Sunday, 3 August
The Forbes Shire Council Heritage Advisory Committee will be presenting the play The Trial of Ben Hall written by Forbes solicitor Dominic Williams. Tickets online through 123tix.com.au
TRIVIA NIGHT
Saturday 2 August
Eugowra Community Children's Centre presents a trivia night fundraiser to support the rebuild of its service. There'll be raffles, an auction and lots of laughs. Doors open 6pm for a 6.30pm start at the Showground Pavilion. It's $160 a table for up to eight people, you can pre-order grazing boxes and slider boxes. Tickets on sale and food orders available through 123tix.com.au
CENTRAL WEST BIRD EXPO
Saturday, 2 August
The annual Central West Bird Show will be at the Forbes Showground. Public entry is $2 per person with kids under 12 free. The bird sale is open to the public from 10am to 2pm unless sold out prior. Bird entry is $1 per bird with a minimum $10 entry fee and $3 per bird sellers fee. There will be trade stalls, food vans, raffles, education stands and more on the day.
FORBES CUP DAY
Sunday, 3 August
Forbes Jockey Club's 2025 Forbes Cup meeting is on! There's a full afternoon of racing with feature races including The Big Dance qualifier and the Ben Hall Bullet sprint. There'll be fashions on the field, bar, TAB and canteen facilities available. Book your place in the President's Marquee online through ticket.bo.com.au or email forbesjockeyclub@bigpond.com to book your private marquee.
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
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.
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.
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.
TRUNDLE BUSH TUCKER DAY
Saturday, 6 September
Dust ff 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 for their tenth year this October. To celebrate their tenth 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
