The Bathurst Winter Festival has come and gone and while COVID-19 restrictions affected numbers across the two weeks, Bathurst Regional Council believes this year's event was still a success.
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And while the event has also provided a significant boost to the local economy, council expects that the money brought in will be different to previous years.
"Council was still able to proceed with the Winter Festival under the COVID safe plan and would like thank the community for adhering to the measures in place," acting Bathurst mayor Ian North said.
"This year's event is sure to provide a significant boost to the economy, however it will be different to what the festival usually brings in to the community.
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"The event usually brings $1.6 million to the region in a typical year. This year's impact is yet to be determined."
The Bathurst Winter Festival was first launched back in July 2015, to celebrate the city's bicentenary and has been held ever year since.
Last year's festival was scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the drive-in cinema up at Mount Panorama and light illuminations around town some of the key highlights.
Cr North thanked the Bathurst community for supporting this year's festival.
"Council would like to thank the our community for supporting and embracing the winter festival this year," he said.
"It is proving to be an annual highlight in many people's calendar to come together and celebrate everything that makes our region special.
"Feedback on the event will be sought from the community shortly."
For more visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au.
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