FAQs

General Parking

The hugely successful park and ride facility in Hereford Street, Bathurst is back for 2022.

You will be able to park here and catch a low entry, fully wheelchair accessible, air conditioned bus to and from the Cottage Gate Entrance of the Showground between 8.30am and 10pm on Friday and Saturday and up to 4pm on Sunday.

There is no parking available at all in Morse Park and there will be no parking along Kendall Avenue (Great Western Highway) during the Show period.

Disabled Parking

Limited, unreserved, disabled access parking is available on the showground via the Main Gate (near the Panorama Hotel) on a first come basis.

Also our free bus service from Hereford Street enables disabled patrons to park and ride the specially designed accessible bus directly to the front entrance of the Show at the Cottage Gate. The buses run constantly throughout the public hours of the Show.

Friday    9.00am to 10.00pm
Saturday    9.00am to 10.00pm
Sunday    9.00am to 4.00pm

From 6:30am each day for Exhibitors & Competitors

From 9am each day for the General Public.

The Royal Bathurst Show Fireworks Spectacular is the culmination of each evening's entertainment and are scheduled to commence at 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday evenings.

There are ATM's located immediately in front of the Howard Pavilion, near the Cottage Gate entrance.

Yes you can, however you will save money (and time) if you buy tickets online through 123-TIX before you get to the gates.

You do need to obtain a ticket but you don't have to pay for a child aged under 6 years old. Grab a free ticket for them online.

The Bonus Ride Vouchers are a joint promotion between our association and the Showmen's Guild Members at our show.

Each voucher is redeemable at the Show Office for a sheet of 30 coupons with $1 face value. The coupons are usable at any Showmen's Guild ride, amusement or food outlet.

This is a limited promotion, get in early to save as much as you can.

Yes.

• School based competitors must purchase admission tickets at the time of entry and are entitled to the relevant competitor discounts.
• Non-competitor School Groups will be offered discounts when tickets are purchased and paid for as a group by the School/Pre-School.
  • 50% discount off relevant ticket.
  • Children under 6 free.
  • Secondary School groups may receive 1 free Teacher/Staff ticket per 10 students.
  • Pre-School or Primary School groups may receive 1 free Teacher/Staff ticket per 6 students.
  • Special needs groups may receive 1 free Teacher/Staff ticket per 4 students. 

Only dogs entered to compete at the Show or which are accredited companion animals are permitted on the Showground during the Show. All dogs on the grounds must be restrained at all times.

Not many, the same entry gates exist, but all attendees must have a valid ticket issued from 123-TIX with their contact information recorded on it and are not transferrable.

Tickets can be pre-purchased online at a discount or from the gate at the standard rate. We encourage contactless payment.

All Food businesses (anyone selling food or beverages) are required to make application to occupy space and trade/provide service at the Royal Bathurst Show (the Show), supply all required information and be approved by our association.

In addition to any space fee charged by our association to occupy space, a Food business vendor/trader must comply with any Temporary Food Business Registration and Food Inspection regimes that the Bathurst Regional Council specify from time to time.

All Temporary Food Businesses:

1. wishing to operate in the Bathurst Regional Council LGA must register on the appropriate form and pay a fee, and
2. pay a Temporary Food Premises Inspection fee as stipulated in the current BRC Schedule of Fees dependent on risk, in 2022 they were:
   1. HIGH RISK - calculated at $143.50 for 3 days inspections.
   2. MED/LOW RISK - calculated at $97.50 for 3 days inspections.

For any information regarding BRC registration and food inspections contact the Environmental Health Officers by email to council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or by phone on 6333 6268.