Until now, thousands of copies of the program have been printed and distributed across the city to spread word of the events.

But, Bathurst Regional Council mayor Gary Rush said putting the entire program online will be a huge benefit.

“With the increasing use of technology and today’s digital savvy community, we have taken a new approach with this year’s Autumn Colours program and put our 170 events online on a dedicated Autumn Colours website,” he said.

“Eighty-four per cent of visitors to Bathurst seek information online. By putting it on the Internet, it definitely has a greater reach and it’s easier for people to share the information further afield.”

The Autumn Colours program runs from March 1 until May 31, and Cr Rush said it offers something for everyone.

“It is a celebration of the region’s history and heritage, there’s a range of sporting competition including the Blayney to Bathurst cycling festival and events that champion our local produce, our community groups, our musicians, artists and artisans,” he said.

The program puts events into eight separate categories to help people find an activity to suit themselves and their family.

History, food and wine, music and theatre, active and outdoors, art, family, markets and fetes, and special events each have an icon on the program’s website.

City walks that explore Bathurst’s heritage will be among the popular events to again be included.

Some of the family events include bike rides, horse riding, art and education.

Food and wine events feature with tastings, high teas and elegant dinners.

Heritage Week will be held from May 6 to 14 and feature a number of events that celebrate the city’s history.

Bathurst Artisan Trades Trail on May 13-14 is a new event this year that will give people the chance to rediscover traditional craftsmanship by taking the journey around 10 of Bathurst’s iconic heritage venues.

Cr Rush said having the program online will also allow organisers to better plan the event into the future.

“Being able to research the website in terms of numbers of visitors will provide us with some really vital information,” he said.

Each Autumn Colours event can now be booked online, as well as through the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre.

View www.autumncolours.com.au for more information.