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The Bathurst Weekend Diversion – a break from the norm. Get to the Bathurst Showgrounds this weekend

For two years the Bathurst Agricultural Show has been cancelled due to concerns regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. So this year the Bathurst Agricultural Society (BAS) has organised a form of mini-show that they have named The Bathurst…

Bathurst Weekend Diversion – Pop-up auctions

So, you’re walking around the stalls at the Bathurst Weekend Diversion, held at the Bathurst showgrounds this Saturday when a pop-up auction is announced. What do you do? You go to the auction and spoil yourself. There are so many great…

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…

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…

Bonsai time

Lots to see and do at the Bathurst Show – so get there

Now in its 11th year, the oldest running and biggest agricultural show in the province, the Bathurst Agricultural Show is now on at the Bathurst Showgrounds. A few more photographs of the show. Pictures: JESSIE BOHNEN

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…