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NSW Small Winemakers Show
NSW Small Winemakers Show

The NSW Small Winemakers Show has been running since 1992. This unique show provides a stage for the smaller winemakers to compete against their peers across the state.

Meet the Makers
Meet the Makers

Join us for the 2nd annual Meet the Makers. Go behind the scenes at the Forbes Visitor Information Centre and enjoy a taste of locally sourced delights, straight from the passionat ...

Street Dreams
Street Dreams

Forbes is set to glow with colour and creativity when the brand-new Street Dreams Festival lights up the town this September.

Youth Connect
Youth Connect

Join us for Youth Connect on Tuesday 30 September from 12pm-3pm at Forbes Skatepark/Stephen Field, Lawler Street! Youth Services, NRL Clinics, Inflatables, Giveaways, Food Vendor ...

Forbes Show
Forbes Show

The Forbes Show is back again for the 149th Forbes Show on Saturday the 13th of September.

Just a Farmer movie
Just a Farmer movie

Come to Town Hall for the screening of an unforgettable movie Just A Farmer, a compelling drama that authentically portrays the impact of suicide on a rural Australian family. This ...

2025 National BBQ Championships
2025 National BBQ Championships

Become the 2025 National BBQ Champion with local and national teams entering | grilling and smoking competitions

Latest News

Successful 'Be Road Ready for Harvest' Field Day

The recent 'Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day', held at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange, was a success with a record-breaking 90 people a ...

19 Aug 2025 read more
Registrations Now Open for 2025 Forbes National BBQ Championships

Get ready to fire up the grill! Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated 2025 Forbes National BBQ Championships.

19 Aug 2025 read more
Street Dreams Festival Set to Illuminate Forbes

Forbes is set to glow with colour and creativity when the brand-new Street Dreams Festival lights up the town this September.

19 Aug 2025 read more
Regional Drought Resilience Plan Enters Next Phase

Forbes Shire Council, in partnership with Lachlan Shire and Parkes Shire Councils, has secured funding to deliver key projects that will strengthen dr ...

13 Aug 2025 read more
2025 Cost Shifting Report

Mayor Phyllis Miller presented infromation about State and Federal Government cost shifting by forcing councils to assuem responsibility for infrastru ...

29 Jul 2025 read more
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Discover Forbes

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