Get ready for Brew & Bite brought to you by Charles Sturt University

MEDIA RELEASE 11 July 2019

The excitement of the Winter Festival continues with Brew & Bite from midday on Saturday, 13 July.

The event will feature gourmet food trucks, mulled wine and craft beer and plenty of activities and entertainment for all ages from midday to 9.00pm.

Mayor of Bathurst Graeme Hanger OAM said Brew & Bite will have something for everyone.

“Whether you go for food, entertainment or the activities, this is the weekend that’s not to be missed,” he said.

The Winter Festival’s fixtures such as McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink, two-storey carousel, ferris wheel and illuminations will also operate throughout the weekend.

Entertainment Program

Machattie Park

Matt Boylan-Smith 12.00pm – 2.00pm

Lueth Ajak 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Jasmine Gold 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Andy Nelson 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Gabi Bolt 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Kings Parade

Pure Imagination Performing Arts 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm.

Fire Twirlers 5.50pm, 6.35pm, 7.10pm, 7.50pm, 8.20pm.

Roving Performances 2.30pm – 8.30pm featuring Cirkus Surreal, The Future Tourists and Empress Stiltdance.

Don’t miss

Edible Alley along Keppel Street, full of gourmet food trucks

Garden Bar in Machattie Park with wine and craft beers, whiskey, gin and mulled wine.

$5 Carnival Rides on Church Street - from midday

Silent Disco in front of the Court House from 6.00pm

Glow in the dark face painting near the Fernery

Enchanted Forest in Machattie Park food and sweet vendors

McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink

When:Operating each day of the Winter Festival from 9am to 9pm.

Where: Russell Street opposite the Court House

Cost: Tickets $8 for ages 3-14, $12 ages 15 and over. Skating aids $6 each.

Tickets are available at www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au or on site subject to availability.

Ferris wheel

When: Each day of the Winter Festival from 9am to 9pm.

Where: Russell Street

Cost: Tickets are $5 per person to be purchased on the day.

Carousel

When: Each day of the Winter Festival from 9am to 9pm.

Where: Russell Street

Cost: Tickets are $5 per person to be purchased on the day.

***All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Illuminations

When: Every day of the Winter Festival from dusk to 10pm

Where:

· Court House

· Court House Lane

· Fernery

· Cathedral of St Michael and St John (cnr Keppel and William Sts)

· Library/Gallery forecourt

· Machattie Park

Tips for festival nights:

Brew & Bite is on Saturday, 13 July from midday – 9pm. Parking is available in the public carparks near the RSL, behind the Neighbourhood Centre and behind the Library/Gallery. Parking is also available throughout the CBD including Keppel Street. Church St will be closed to all vehicle traffic on Saturday, 6 July at 5.00 am and reopen Sunday 7 July at 6.00 am. Keppel Street, between George and William St will be closed to all vehicle traffic on Saturday, 6 July at 5.00am and reopen Sunday, 7 July at 6.00am. Food available from vendors in Keppel Street Wine and craft beer available in Machattie Park and surrounding restaurants and cafes. Kings Parade is an alcohol-free zone.

· Bring cash as ATMs are not available onsite. Nearby ATMs are available in the surrounding CBD.

· Bring last year’s event glass for wine purchases or you can buy one for $3at the bar.

Bathurst Winter Festival partners include:

NSW Government

Charles Sturt University

McDonald’s Bathurst

LiveBetter Community Services

Bowman Dental Armada Bathurst Bathurst Broadcasters

Marvasti Security Supagas

Weather: The Bathurst Winter Festival will proceed unless in the event of extreme weather.

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Media contact: Media and Communications Officer