This year's festival ran from July 6 to 21, with the ice rink, two-storey carousel and ferris wheel in operation at the closed section of Russell Street from William and George Street.

Illuminations also decorated surrounding buildings - including the Bathurst Court Hourse - while Machattie Park and the fernery were transformed into an enchanted forest with light displays, music and props decorating the area.

Bathurst mayor Graeme Hanger said this year's Bathurst Winter Festival was fantastic.

"We had some great support from the local businesses in town and after a great 2019, bring on 2020," he said.

"I think the three main attractions - the ice rink, carousel and ferris wheel - worked really well.

"Everything about the festival was great and soon the street will be back to normal and it'll look like it never happened."

Cr Hanger explained that the carousel is headed to the Ekka (the Royal Queensland Show), while the ferris wheel is off to Geelong where it'll receive required maintenance.

Bathurst councillor Jess Jennings said while he thought this year's winter festival went well, he believes it's good to improve on it every year.

"Probably nothing too radical, but I'd like to see it improved and changed up every year," he said.

"The traditional rides proved to be a winner, but I'd like to see what they're doing at Machattie Park grow. They're trying to create an immersive experience and hopefully they keep growing it.

"I'd also like to see the festival expanded down through Keppel Street and potentially to other streets in town, if logistically possible."

The Bathurst Winter Festival was originally meant to be a one-off event in 2015 to mark the bicentenary of Bathurst.

However, due to the popularity of the event, a decision was made to make the festival an annual event.

This year's edition of the Bathurst Winter Festival was the event's fifth consecutive year since its launch.