Things to do in Murray Bridge: September 30-October 6, 2022
All you need to know about Jervois Primary School's centenary, the Wellington Strawberry Fete, the Murraylands Fair and more.
Theyâre getting excited at Jervois, and fair enough, too â the primary school turns 100 years old this weekend.
To celebrate, thereâll be all kinds of activities and displays at the school on Friday and Saturday, capped by a reunion at the sports club on Saturday night.
If youâre an ex-student or youâve ever been part of the community, you wonât want to miss it.
A fair few other events are on this long weekend, too, including the 60th Wellington Strawberry Fete, speedway and a riverfront market in Murray Bridge, hot rods at Palmer and more â scroll down for all the info.
Friday â 19°
SA Kart Championships: 9am-4.30pm at the Go Kart Club of SA, 3711 Old Princes Highway, Monarto. Continues Saturday.
Jervois Primary School centenary old school day: 11am-2pm at Jervois Primary School. Childrenâs activities, soup lunch for a gold coin donation, 1920s hat parade, choir performance; all classrooms open with displays depicting the schoolâs history, learning and artwork; produce and Devonshire teas available throughout the day; memorabilia available to purchase.
Heathers the Musical: 7.30pm at Green Wall Studio, 24A Joseph Street, Murray Bridge. A dark comedy which deals with subjects such as sexuality, mental health and murder; for mature audiences. Tickets: From $20 at www.trybooking.com.
Saturday â 22°
SA Kart Championships: 8am-4.30pm at the Go Kart Club of SA, 3711 Old Princes Highway, Monarto.
Jervois Primary School centenary reunion day: 10am-3pm at Jervois Primary School. Opening of centenary gates, deb ball display, Devonshire teas, guest speakers, 1920s hat parade, barbecue and yiros bowls available for lunch, old-style games; all classrooms open with displays depicting the schoolâs history, learning and artwork; memorabilia available to purchase.
All Aboard skateboarding session: 12-2pm at Murray Bridge Skate Park. Learn to skate, all ages and skill levels welcome, skateboards and helmets provided. Book: skatepark.ymca.org.au/all-aboard.
Jervois Primary School centenary reunion day: From 4pm at Jervois Combined Sporting Club. Canapes, grazing platters, bar open. Entry: $10/5.
Bill Wigzell Battle of the Bridge: 5pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. See 410 sprintcars, V6 sprints, street stocks and wingless sprints. Tickets: $30/25/20/5 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
ABBA and the Bee Gees in A Night to Remember: CANCELLED.
Heathers the Musical: 7.30pm at Green Wall Studio, 24A Joseph Street, Murray Bridge. A dark comedy which deals with subjects such as sexuality, mental health and murder; for mature audiences. Tickets: From $20 at www.trybooking.com.
Sunday â 23°
Cars and Coffee: 8-10am at the wharf precinct, Murray Bridge. Check out the cars on display, have a coffee and a bite to eat.
Murraylands Fair: 10am-4pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Food trucks, 50-plus market stalls, fun and entertainment on the banks of the River Murray.
Wellington Strawberry Fete: 10am-2pm at Wellington Hall. Homemade goodies and crafts, plants, woodwork, jewellery, bric-a-brac, kids' activity tent, tennis, basketball, sheep-shearing display, food and drinks.
Palmer Hot Rod Street Party: 10am-4pm on Adelaide Road, Palmer. Presented by Bear Rock Rodders.
T-Junction: 2-6pm at the Welly Hotel, Wellington. Live music.
ABBA and the Bee Gees in A Night to Remember: CANCELLED.
Labour Day â 23°
Pony Partnership: 10-11.30am at Murray Bridge Riding Club. Learn to play, groom and lead ponies in a safe, supervised environment; for families and kids; everyone welcome; more sessions next week. More information: Diana 0402 420 336.
Strathalbyn Show: 10am-4.30pm at Strathalbyn Oval. Carnival rides, live music, talent competition, children's entertainment, Lolly Jar Circus, livestock, flowers, cookery, art, craft, produce, 150th anniversary display, wood chopping, blacksmithing, cheesemaking and more. Tickets: $15/10/5 at www.trybooking.com or on the gate.
Tuesday â 22°
COVID-19 vaccination clinic: 9am-4pm at 108 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. Pfizer vaccine available for all people aged five and over. Bookings essential: rmclhncovid19.simplybook.vip/v2.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2: 2pm at Murray Bridge Library. School holiday movie screening. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
Wednesday â 20°
Aboriginal Basketball Academy two-day camp: 9am-12pm for ages 9-12 and 1-4pm for ages 13-15 at Murray Bridge Showground. Learn basketball skills; for Aboriginal children; continues Thursday. Register: www.eventbrite.com.au for ages 9-12, www.eventbrite.com.au for ages 13-15.
Escape the haunted house: 10am, 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am at Murray Bridge Library. School holiday activity for ages 8-14; see if you can decipher the clues and escape the haunted house; each session for one family or group of friends. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
Bingo: 5.30-10pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge.
Thursday â 22°
Aboriginal Basketball Academy two-day camp: 9am-12pm for ages 9-12 and 1-4pm for ages 13-15 at Murray Bridge Showground. Learn basketball skills; for Aboriginal children. Register: www.eventbrite.com.au for ages 9-12, www.eventbrite.com.au for ages 13-15.
School holiday fun at the gallery: 10am-12pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Learn about the gallery and its yearly youth art prize, try out some fun art techniques and games, for ages eight and up. Bookings essential: $10; call 8539 1420 or email c.budarick@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
BPD â See the person: 1-3pm at the Murray Mallee General Practice Network, 55 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Share your experiences of borderline personality disorder or learn more and explore your unique strengths and abilities through art, light afternoon tea provided. RSVP: 8531 1303.
Mad Hatter tea party craft: 3-4pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along and make teacups and a teapot for your very own Mad Hatter tea party, for ages 5-12.
Headspace Day open mic night: 5-7pm at Headspace Murray Bridge. Young people and friends of Headspace are invited to share a song, story, poem or anything creative around the theme of mental health and wellbeing, or to be part of the audience and the conversation. Express interest in performing: Call Sally or Nina on 8531 2122 or email headspace@mmgpn.org.au.
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