Traverse the Universe on Ignite the Night

MEDIA RELEASE 4 July 2019

Explore and discover all the wintery cosmic wonders the Winter Festival has to offer with Ignite the Night on Saturday, 6 July from midday.

Most of the food vendors now located on Keppel Street, while Church Street will feature a variety of carnival rides and food stalls that kids will love.

Mayor of Bathurst Graeme Hanger OAM said there is so much to see and do for all ages at Ignite the Night.

“We’ve moved some things around and extended the Winter Playground into Keppel Street for the first time, so my message is wander around and discover all the amazing things that are on offer, he said.

When: Saturday, 6 July from midday to 9.00pm

Highlights

Food vendors in Keppel Street Carnival rides and food especially for kids on Church St Wineries and brewers in Machattie Park Live entertainment at various locations Alien garden in the fernery with glow in the dark face painting Activities and performances for children Ways of Seeing installations in Gallery/Library forecourt

Don’t miss

Rain Run, a mobile phone game, in Court House Lane Interactive projections in Machattie Park $5 carnival rides in Church Street Free silent disco in front of the Court House from 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Entertainment Program

Machattie Park

12.00pm Karl Christoph

2.00pm Shelby Jones 4.00pm Tiarne Browne 5.00pm Chloe Swannell 7.00pm Seb Jones

4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, Bathurst Academy of Dance

Kings Parade3.45pm Pure Imagination Performing Arts

4.45pm Pure Imagination Performing Arts

5.40pm Pure Imagination Performing Arts

Attractions

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:

Ignite the Night is on Saturday, 6 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, a few vendors in Church St and surrounding cafes and restaurants. 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.

Please note: The Bathurst Winter Festival build is a construction site until Saturday, 6 July unauthorised entry for photos and/or interviews. Access can be coordinated via Council’s Media and Communications Officer.

Ends

More information: Media Officer