It sounds simply divine. An invitation to savour a long lunch in the breathtaking orchard landscape, covered in pink and white blossoms, and home to Australia’s best cherries in Cherry Capital country. Long trestle tables, exceptional Hilltops food and wines, and the rustic charm of one of Young’s most picturesque orchards combine for a promising […]
At the Young & Region Farmers Market you’ll find local produce such as farm fresh seasonal stone fruit and vegetables, honey, goats milk soap and other products, olive oil, wines and much more.
In February 1865 four of the Faithfull brothers were attacked by bushrangers Ben Hall and his gang members, John Gilbert and Johnnie Dunn. To the bushrangers’ surprise, the teenage boys fired back. It was a short but harrowing battle during which many shots were fired. The Faithfull boys escaped and Ben Hall and his gang […]
Ben Hall and Kate Kelly are among the colourful characters resting at the Forbes Cemetery. Take a self-guided with the Cemetery Borchure and learn about the strange, the scary, and the folk who settled Forbes.
Designed by the Heritage Committee, this self-guided tour gives you an insight to the rich history of Forbes, through the buildings that adorn the streets of Forbes.
Located on the Newell Highway at Forbes NSW is a stunning new facility purpose built for displaying a vast collection of meticulously restored motor cars. Cars range from veterans to custom cars, rare, common and just down right bizarre.
Grenfell Jockey Club Races are an annual TAB event with six races and thousands of dollars in prize money to be won. Entertainment includes children’s rides, live music, ‘Fashions in the Field’ and food and drink stands. A courtesy bus runs from town to the race course before the first race and returns to town […]
Lake Forbes is a body of water that branches of the Lachlan River and meanders through Forbes. The Lake is a valued asset to the community with a 10km of walking and bike lanes. At one end there of the Lake you are able to enjoy water sports with motorised boats. Canoes and dragon boats […]
Not just a bike ride, but a day out for the family. There are bike rides for all levels the 42km main ride the 5km ride and the lap around the block for the small ones There will also be a garage sale and stalls – books, plants, second-hand items.
