Record Attendance at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail 2025
Published on 14 April 2025
The Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail once again proved its enduring popularity; 3,500 attendees to the Bathurst Showground over the weekend of 12–13 April 2025.
Part of the Bathurst Region’s Autumn Colours Heritage Festival, the award-winning event showcased over 100 traditional artisans, with skilled craftspeople from across the country demonstrating time-honoured trades such as blacksmithing, dry-stone walling, coopering, and furniture making, alongside delicate lace making, embroidery, and traditional Aboriginal tools and weaponry.
Bathurst Mayor Cr Robert Taylor praised the event's continued success, describing it as a celebration of the region’s cultural heritage and a fantastic drawcard for locals and visitors alike.
“This event continues to grow year on year, and it’s easy to see why.
“It’s hands-on, it’s fascinating, and it connects people with the roots of heritage craftsmanship and culture,” Mayor Taylor said.
The family-friendly event also featured local live music, heritage-themed games for kids, catering from local organisations and businesses including the O’Connell Public School, Country Women’s Association, and a lively marketplace of artisan goods. Attendees took full advantage of the affordable pricing, with free entry for accompanied school-aged children.
The Trail’s success reinforces its place as a signature heritage-focused event for Regional NSW, recently recognised at both the NSW Tourism Awards and the National Trust Heritage Awards.
With its unique blend of education, entertainment and cultural celebration, the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail continues to highlight the beauty and relevance of rare and traditional skills in today’s world.
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