Whether it’s four legs or four wheels that make your blood race, the excitement is scaled up for this year’s Bathurst Agricultural Show at the Bathurst Showgrounds, 26-29 March 2026. The beloved Bathurst Horse Show returns for the full…
Experience and dedication to tradition has kept the Bathurst Agricultural Show close to its roots at the heart of the Eastern Cape farming community for 175 years and Bathurst remains the undisputed home of magic and manure But…
The Bathurst Agricultural Society (BAS) recently announced the appointment of the new Executive Committee for the term 2025-2026. Following a well-attended Annual General Meeting on October 21 2025, members elected a new leadership team.…
A forward-thinking programme of the Bathurst Agricultural Show, a positive attitude and a real love for horses have put Bathurst’s Austin Mhlonyane on course for a promising career in equine care. Already in demand for his skill and care…
It’s the final countdown to the Bathurst Agricultural Show on Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 April and we spoke Aschlee Hurn, who has secured no fewer than 140 stallholders for the famous annual event. That includes both companies exhibiting…
Mark the dates in your diary: the 2024 Bathurst Agricultural Show from March 22-24 2024 is going to be even better than before. That’s according to show president Neil Scott, who says show patrons can expect the best and oldest BAS…
The Bathurst Agricultural Show 2023 in pictures and videos…
A report from the Bathurst Agricultural Society (BAS) regarding the photographic competition at the recent Weekend Diversion The photographic competition held in the Memorial Hall at the showgrounds was very well supported. The BAS would…
The Bathurst Agricultural Society (BAS) met on Thursday to discuss the pricing of the weekend diversion and decided to rationalise in order to make it easier for people to come to the Bathurst Showgrounds. “Firstly,” said BAS president…
The Bathurst Weekend Diversion will be the highlight of the month and possibly the year, so don’t miss it. Have you got what it takes? Entries are still open… If not, you can watch as the ride-on lawnmowers power away, throttle fully open…
PLEASE NOTE: Entry forms are to reach the office on or before 17th May 2021. Email bas@bathurstshow.co.za or telephone Sheila 082 736 3013. No entry fees apply. Only items which are to be judged will be allowed in the Memorial Hall (up to…
With the Bathurst Agricultural Show having been cancelled for a second year due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Bathurst Agricultural Society (BAS) will be holding a Fun Day on Saturday May 29. Although this is not a replacement for the…
Following the disappointing news that the 2021 Bathurst Agricultural Show, like the 2020 show, had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the imposed restrictions, it was good to see such a good turnout to support the cattle…
SABRINA DEAN There was a dazzling selection of some of the best horses in the Eastern Cape on display in Bathurst village during the Eastern Cape Showing Champs Festival 2020, hosted at the Bathurst Showgrounds from November13 to 15. The…
The Bathurst Agricultural Society Executive Committee, on the 18th March 2020, made a decision to postpone the 2020 show until later on in the year – depending on future government mandates regarding Covid-19.
