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BAS happy after cattle auction

The cattle auction at the Bathurst Showgrounds on Wednesday, June 16 was another great success, according to BAS president, Danny Wepener. In a record cattle sale, 340 animals were sold. “Bathurst Agricultural Society wishes to thank all…

PICK OF THE PICS: Well done to Tony Mitchell who won the most points and was awarded Best in Show for his photograph,Seeking a Wife at last weekend’s Bathurst Weekend Diversion

Photography is magic – Bathurst Weekend Diversion

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…

Bathurst Weekend Diversion – Last Chance Gardeners!

The Bathurst Weekend Diversion takes place this weekend at the Bathurst Showgrounds. URGENT: URGENT: URGENT: This is a special appeal to special people….gardeners! Please please it is not too late to enter the Fun mini-show this weekend.…

Bathurst Weekend Diversion – Entrance fee reconsidered

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…

Bathurst Weekend Diversion – Ride on Lawnmower Racing

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…

Bathurst Weekend Diversion – Garden and Home Section entry form

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…

FROM THE PAST: A scene from the 2017 Bathurst Agricultural Show

Are you ready for the Bathurst Fun Weekend?

Don’t miss the Fun Weekend at the Bathurst Showgrounds over the weekend of May 29 and 30. Get the family together and enjoy a weekend of fun and excitement in an Eastern Cape rural setting. Watch for more information in future posts.

Get ready for the Bathurst Agricultural Society’s Fun Day – May 29

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…

GREAT FUN IN BATHURST: President of the Bathurst Agricultural Society, Danny Wepener rides his machine to the finish line at the 2019 Bathurst Agricultural Show lawnmower challenge

Programme for the BAS Fun Weekend – May 29 to 30

BATHURST AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FUN WEEKEND PROGRAM 2021 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY HOBSON & CO SATURDAY MAY 29, 2021 TIME EVENT VENUE 07:00 – ONWARDS MAIN GATE OPEN 07:00 – ONWARDS BEER GARDEN OPEN FOR BREAKFAST – BACON & EGG ROLLS – HAMBURGERS…

Great auction at the Bathurst Showgounds last week

Hobson & Co have been conducting the cattle auctions at the Bathurst Showgrounds for years and, at each auction, generate as much revenue as possible for the seller and ensure a reasonable price for the buyer. Last Thursday was no…

Cattle auction at the showgrounds a great success

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…

POWER AND BEAUTY: The Adult Open Working Hunter Champion for 2020 was Eljays Satchmo Bear ridden by Robyn Cloete, who displayed the true essence of a working hunter with a brilliant round of jumping and a strong gallop despite competing in pouring rain Picture: BRIAN EDWORTHY, WOLFWORX PHOTOGRAPHY

Top EC horses compete for championship titles in Bathurst

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…

Help in feeding the hungry

A donation from the Home and Garden entries received over the period of this year’s Bathurst Show was handed over by the Bathurst Agricultural Society lady president Chrissie Craddock to Howard Butler of the Sunshine Coast Feeding Fund

REARING TO GO: The Bathurst Agricultural Society show committee met at the showgrounds on Monday evening to ensure the 2019 Bathurst Agricultural Show runs smoothly. From left are Sheila Macauley, Derrick Church, at the back Danny Wepener, Chrissy Craddock, Maryna Shepherd, Pam Elliott, at the back Garry Pagel, Marius Marais, Cyril Tyson and Douglas Devine Picture: ROB KNOWLES

Bathurst Agricultural Show is almost ready for next year

The Bathurst Agricultural Show is the largest agricultural show in the Eastern Cape and one of the most prestigious events on the agricultural calendar. At the pre-show planning meeting of the Bathurst Agricultural Society (BAS), held at…