It will be a feast for all the senses when the Bicentenary Night Illumination and Street Festival comes to life at Kings Parade next month.
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Accompanying the illumination of Bathurst’s most beautiful buildings will be a celebration of fine food, wine, beer and music. Wines of Bathurst will be joining up with various local food providers to showcase the best the region has to offer.
On May 9 long tables will be set out on King’s Parade, providing a front row seat for the beautiful illuminations.
The event will run from 5pm to 9pm.
Guests will be able to buy wine and beer by the glass and pair it with plates of tasty morsels, then sit back and enjoy the show. People will also be able to pack a picnic, although they will not be permitted to bring their own alcohol to the event.
Wines of Bathurst representatives and various food providers met at the Crago Mill yesterday to finalise their plans for the night.
Those represented at the street festival will include Vale Creek Wines, Renzaglia Wines, Webb and Co, Grass Parrot Wines, 3 Views, Hungry Hare, Taylormade by Coopes, Mount Panorama Wines, Porters, Bellbook Friends, Malouf’s, Fish River Brewers, Tommy’s Tex, Wholefood Kitchen, Winburndale Wines and Jack Duggans.
Owner of Vale Creek Wines Tony Hatch said the event confirms the support Bathurst’s food and wine providers are getting from Bathurst Regional Council.
“It will be good exposure for all of us,” he said.
Stylish plastic Bathurst 200 glasses have been designed for the occasion.
The street festival will fill the whole block of the town square, taking in Russell Street, George Street, William Street and Church Lane, with Kings Parade at its heart.
Music on the night will be provided by a trio led by Matt Boylan-Smith, and another local band featuring Aaron Hopper.
A feature of the festival will be a 300-strong lantern parade which will weave through Kings Parade, bringing a magical element to the evening.
Peoplescape will also be set up in the courthouse forecourt for all to admire.
Event manager Simon Rollin said people will be blown away by the incredible illuminations.
“They will tell the story of Bathurst’s history through sights and sounds,” Mr Rollins said.
Children have not been forgotten with a range of light-based activities designed just for them.
These will include a laser disco, some illuminated bowling and luminous face painting. The kids will also be provided with glow sticks to add to the atmosphere.
Mr Rollins said the street festival is sure to be one of the highlights of the bicentenary celebrations.
The illuminations will continue for two weeks after the street festival.