FIND YOURSELF IN AMAZING FORBES NSW

Nestled on the Lachlan River

Plan a trip today to Amazing Forbes NSW. Find yourself taking in unique experiences and outstanding local events while you explore, stay, dine and shop the Forbes way. A vibrant welcoming rural town, Forbes is nestled on the Lachlan River in the heart of the Lachlan Valley in beautiful regional NSW.Our historic town features magnificent heritage buildings forged by an iconic gold rush past enriched by fabulous local businesses and attractions set against a stunning natural environment.

Take a long, long weekend for something amazing in Forbes!

Take a long, long weekend to immerse yourself in all that’s on offer in Amazing Forbes. There truly is something for everyone from history and … to outdoor and water sports fans… to those looking for some relaxing downtime with a little retail therapy, great food, beverages, and events on offer.

Plan your trip to Forbes to coincide with one of the outstanding local annual and one-of-a-kind events. Frost and Fire is a popular festival held each year in June to celebrate the Winter Solstice fireside with music, entertainment, food, drink and more. The Forbes National BBQ Championships attract grilling and smoking teams from around the country each year to compete for points into other BBQ competitions . Wine shows, the Presidents Lunch, Taste on Templar and Grazing down the Lachlanrace meetings, school holiday fun, and country shows are also popular events on the local calendar.

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2025 Spring in Amazing Forbes

STREET DREAMS STREET DREAMS FESTIVAL SET TO ILLUMINATE FORBESΒ  Forbes is set to glow with colour and creativity when the brand-new Street Dreams Festival lights up the town this September.Β  Taking place in Victoria Park

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