FORBES SHOW
Saturday, 13 September
It's Showtime, Forbes! The one-day show format introduced in 2024 is back in 2025, with plenty on. There will be entertainment and rides, animal nursery, entertainment, fireworks, agricultural exhibitions and so much more. Get your entries in, the show office is open today and tomorrow and you can find information about the sections through their facebook page or in the schedule at the Forbes Handicraft Centre. Tickets are available online now through 123tix.com.au
EUGOWRA SHOW
Saturday, 20 September
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Head to Eugowra Showground for a fun-filled day for the whole family. While the Show Society is organising all your favourite attractions and events, now's the time to plan your entries in the pavilion sections! Have you got a top fleece, outstanding jam or artwork to bring along? Memberships will be available via 123tix or at the show office from Monday, 15 September. Tickets will be available via 123tix or at the gate.
ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
19-21 September
Parkes Painting Group and the Parkes Potters Group have joined forces once again to bring to you their 2025 Annual Art Exhibition. This year it will be held at Parkes' most famous mansion “The Buchanan” at 41 Hill Street, Parkes. Opening night is on Friday, 19 September at 6pm. Tickets go on sale today at $20 per person and are limited - call The Red Chandelier on 6863 5749 between 10am to 5pm to book your place. The exhibition will run over the weekend 10am to 5pm with $5 entry and Devonshire Teas available at $10.
BEDGERABONG COMMUNITY CUPPA
Tuesday, 23 September
Enjoy a lovely morning with friends at the Bedgerabong Hall from 10am to midday. These community connections are on regularly through Spring. Contact Anne Earney on 0427 808 158 for more information.
AGEING WELL IN FORBES
Thursday, 25 September
Join Western NSW Local Health District and local services at Club Forbes from 10am to 12.30pm to look at the services, programs and supports available to help you age well in Forbes. Chat about planning, speak with allied health professionals, meet with community services and volunteer groups and fine support to navigate the aged care system.
CLUB FORBES FIRST ANNUAL LADIES LUNCH
Saturday, 27 September
From 12.30pm through to 4.30pm this will be an afternoon of style, music, food and fundraising all in support of White Ribbon. Champagne on arrival, live music and a three-course lunch. Bookings essential through 123tix.com.au
STREET DREAMS
Saturday, 27 September
Forbes is set to glow with colour and creativity when the brand-new Street Dreams Festival lights up the town this September. This free event, from 5pm to 9pm, will transform Harold Street, Victoria Park and Town Hall into cultural spaces filled with interactive light displays, creative installations, live performances and delicious food options.
YOUTH CONNECT
Tuesday, 30 September
Join Forbes Shire Council for Youth Connect, an event aimed at promoting youth services and providing opportunities for young people to build connections. It's on at Stephan Field / the skatepark from midday to 3pm. There'll be food vendors and barbecue, giveaways, NRL clinics, youth services and inflatables.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Want to add to this list? Email renee.powell@forbesadvocate.com.au
