Things to do in Murray Bridge: April 5-11, 2024
Your guide to the Karoonda Farm Fair and Show, Riverbend Nationals, Mypolonga Carp Mania and more.
Several huge events are on in the Murraylands this weekend, from Mypolonga Carp Mania to the Riverbend Nationals at Tailem, but for a good, old-fashioned day out, the Karoonda Farm Fair and Show will be hard to beat.
President Robin Hood said this year’s event would be the biggest and best since COVID-19.
More than 7000 visitors are expected to come and see more than 250 exhibits at the town’s memorial oval on Friday and Saturday, with everyone from agricultural dealers to clothing, homewares, technology, health and finance service providers and government departments, plus food and entertainment.
Other highlights will include a fashion parade run by the Mallee Districts Sporting Club, with a focus on wool garments; a speed shearing championship on the Friday night; and the introduction of rich fruit cake and Genoa cake championships.
“Our whole aim with the farm fair and show is to show what we have in the district, whether it’s wool, whether it’s yard dogs,” he said.
“We’ve embraced the show competitions again, too, so the kids can do craft or cooking.
“That, to me, is the biggest thing.”
Gates will be open from 9am-5pm on both Friday and Saturday, with free entry to a community event on Friday evening.
- Tickets: $15 at events.humanitix.com/karoonda-farm-fair-and-show-2024.
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Friday 5th ☀️ 23°
Karoonda Farm Fair and Show: 9am-5pm at Karoonda Memorial Oval. Featuring more than 250 exhibitors plus the Karoonda Yard Dog Championships, speed and sports shearing, fashion parades, kids’ activities and so much more; live band and free community event from 5pm-late; continues Saturday. Tickets: $15 at events.humanitix.com/karoonda-farm-fair-and-show-2024.
Funeral service for Julie Ann Kluske (nee Grose): 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Riverbend Nationals: From 1pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Gates from 12 noon; top fuel, top doorslammer, pro stock, pro stock motorcycle and sportsman racing, plus the Hooligans stunt show and kids zone; continues Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: From $30 at www.outix.co.
Funeral service for Geoffrey “Blue” Ackland: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Blue Light Disco: 5-7pm at Tailem Bend Town Hall. Blue Light SA provides young people with entertainment and activities in an environment free from drugs, alcohol, violence and bullying; Blue Light volunteers supervise the entertainment and activities; $5 per child.
Unity College year 12 formal arrivals: 6-7pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre.
Saturday 6th ⛅ 24°
Karoonda Farm Fair and Show: 9am-5pm at Karoonda Memorial Oval. Featuring more than 250 exhibitors plus the Karoonda Yard Dog Championships, speed and sports shearing, fashion parades, kids’ activities and so much more. Tickets: $15 at events.humanitix.com/karoonda-farm-fair-and-show-2024.
Riverbend Nationals: From 11am at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Gates from 10am; top fuel, top doorslammer, pro stock, pro stock motorcycle and sportsman racing, plus the Hooligans stunt show and kids zone; continues Sunday. Tickets: From $45 at www.outix.co.
Trail walk: 11am-1pm at Lincoln Park Horse and Human Rehabilitation Centre, Monarto. A safe and relaxed gentle trail walk for all ages; horses can be led or ridden. Book: 0423 586 384.
Sunday 7th ☁️ 22°
Mypolonga Carp Mania: 6.30am-3pm at Woodlane Reserve, Mypolonga. Fishing competition with cash prizes; fishing permitted anywhere from Caloote Landing to the twin bridges in Murray Bridge; food trucks on site; live entertainment from Woolshed Road and carp tasting from 1-4pm; presentations at 4pm. Call 0407 769 250 for more information. Enter: $20 at www.eventbrite.com.au.
Cars and Coffee Murray Bridge: From 8am at Sturt Reserve. Coffee, hot chocolates, milkshakes, cool drinks, donuts and egg and bacon rolls available to purchase; always on the first Sunday of the month; everyone welcome.
Riverbend Nationals: From 10am at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Gates from 9am; top fuel, top doorslammer, pro stock, pro stock motorcycle and sportsman racing, plus the Hooligans stunt show and kids zone. Tickets: From $45 at www.outix.co.
Monday 8th ⛅🌧️ 22°
Funeral service for Annette Marie Hattam: 2pm at St Columbkille Catholic Church, Tailem Bend.
Murray Bridge council meeting: 7pm at the Murray Bridge local government centre. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. Live stream: www.youtube.com/@ruralcityofmurraybridge8348.
Tuesday 9th ⛅🌧️ 19°
Social tennis: 9am-11.30am at Tailem Bend oval courts; $5 per person, morning tea provided, all welcome.
Meningie Lions Park official reopening: 11am-1pm. Community is invited to celebrate the official opening of the new barbecue shelters and outdoor gym in the Meningie Lions Park; includes a quick ceremony and a free sausage sizzle cooked by the Meningie Lions Club.
Funeral service for Debra Ann Poharama: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Wednesday 10th ⛅ 22°
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Thursday 11th ☀️ 23°
Stitch ‘Em Up sewing group: 5-7.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Join like-minded people who love to sew; open to all ages, from beginners to advanced. Call 8359 1175 for more information.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding: 6.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Thursday night movie. Book: 8359 1175.
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