Things to do in Murray Bridge: March 29-April 4, 2024
Your guide to the Australasian Speedcar Championship, Easter events and more.
This Easter weekend will bring the 2023-24 edition of the Australasian Speedcar Championship to Murray Bridge.
The event has attracted a competitive field, with local competitors Brendan Zadow, Robert Heard and regular sprintcar driver Ryan Jones set to mix it with some of Australia’s best.
Victoria’s Nick Parker has traditionally been fast at the venue, claiming the feature win in January’s Pro Speedcar Week event; while fellow Victorian Kaidon Brown returns as the defending Australasian champion, having also won the 2017-2018 Australian championship at the venue.
Michael Pickens (NZ), Tom Payet (WA) and Matt Jackson (NSW) are among the other drivers in the 21-car line-up.
Race fans will also be treated to the action of the U-Pull-It Demolition Derby on Easter Sunday, along with a dazzling fireworks display.
Public gates open at 4.30pm on both nights of the championship, with on-track action from 6pm on Saturday and 5.30pm on Sunday.
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Good Friday 29th ☀️ 31°
Coomandook Easter market: 9am-2pm at Coomandook Hall. Antiques and collectables, handmade soaps and candles, jewellery, second hand books and more; paint your own biscuits, sausage sizzle, morning tea or lunch; do something different for Easter.
Easter Saturday 30th ☀️ 33°
Porsche Club nationals: 9am-4pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Includes Porsche roll racing under lights on the new drag strip; free admission.
Hoppy Easter: 10am-2pm at Murray Bridge Marketplace. Easter Bunny will be hopping around to spread Easter cheer; free face painting, balloon animals and an Easter egg hunt for the kids.
Easter egg hunt: 11am-1pm at Murray Bridge Swimming Centre. Search for colourful rocks, snag the chocolates and aim for the big Easter egg prize; bigger kids can groove to the tunes and enjoy splash-tastic fun as the pool will be decked out with floaty tubes.
The Art of Racing in the Rain: 5pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Join us at Podium Park, the new outdoor entertainment precinct outside the welcome centre at the main circuit race track; food and drink facilities will be available.
Australasian Speedcar Championships, night one: Gates from 5pm, racing from 6pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Featuring the MJS Speed Stock Series. Tickets: $32.10 at www.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Easter Sunday 31st ⛅ 28°
Easter dawn service: 7am at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Celebrate the risen Christ at this ecumenical service near the bunyip; BYO chair; barbecue breakfast available.
Australasian Speedcar Championships, night two: Gates from 4pm, racing from 6pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Featuring the MJS Speed Stock Series, wingless sprints, demo derby and fireworks. Tickets: $37.20 at www.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Easter Monday 1st ☁️ 23°
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Tuesday 2nd ⛅🌧️ 22°
Storytime at the Library: 9.30-10am at Murray Bridge Library. With Senior Constable David.
Wednesday 3rd ⛅ 22°
Funeral service for Graham Maxwell Dyer: 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Funeral service for Michael Leo Carr: 11.30am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Murray Bridge.
Race day: From 11.30am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. There’s nothing like a day at the races. Tickets: $11.80 at www.moshtix.com.au.
Band Connections: 4-6pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Anyone aged 12-25 is welcome to hang out, play some bangers, learn a new song or show off an original; form a band or make a friend; every Wednesday.
Thursday 4th ⛅ 23°
Yarn group: 9.30am-12pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along for a chat and help make a blanket or two. Book: 8539 1175.
Funeral service for Maureen Ann Freak: 2pm at Murray Bridge Uniting Church.
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