Things to do in Murray Bridge: August 19-25, 2022
All you need to know about the reopening of Furever Farm, the upcoming events at the Murray Bridge Racing Club, and the silk painting workshop at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.
On Saturday, Furever Farm will celebrate its reopening to the public with a family fun day of market stalls, food, activities and of course, farm animals galore.
It’s a busy weekend for Murray Bridge Racing Club, too as it hosts its awards night for the 2021-22 season on Friday, and is back racing the next day at Gifford Hill.
Over at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, SALA is still in full swing, with a walk around town to celebrate local public art and a scarf-dyeing session with artist Helen Moon.
Friday ⛅ 17°
Murray Bridge Racing Club awards night: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Join the club as they celebrate their trainers, jockeys and horses’ efforts throughout the 2021-22 racing season. Tickets are $21.97 at moshtix.com.au.
Unity College Music Showcase: doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start at Murray Bridge Town Hall. Enjoy a night of music from the junior, middle and senior school students of Unity College. BYO drinks and nibbles. Tickets are $5 and seats are limited, book now by calling 8532 0100.
Saturday ⛅ 17°
River Murray football and netball: Imperials v Jervois at Johnstone Park, Ramblers v Tailem Bend at Le Messurier Oval, Mypolonga v Mannum at Mypolonga Memorial Oval, Meningie Bye.
Bunnings Murray Bridge grand opening weekend: 10am-3pm at Bunnings, 109E Maurice Road. Activities will be held all throughout the day to celebrate, featuring Bumbles the Clown, plant parent Mr Luke, Razor the Raptor and more. For more information, visit bunnings.com.au.
Race day: from 11am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Tickets start at $16.87 at moshtix.com.au.
Furever Farm re-open day: 11am-5pm at Furever Farm, 148 Gogel Road, Rockleigh. After being closed for two years due to the pandemic, the farm gates will be reopening to the public. It will be a day of food, hay rides, market stalls, and of course, the animals. Tickets are $5 for individuals or $20 per carload. Book at trybooking.com.
Mypo Football Club ladies’ day: from 1pm at the Mypo Combined Sports’ Club (outside event). Tickets are $30 cash at entry, for catering purposes please RSVP to Necia Zadow 0407 794 050.
Sunday ☁ 18°
Murray Bridge art walk: 10.30-12.30pm, commencing at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Join the art gallery team as you take in the SALA exhibitions before heading out to explore public art in the streets of Murray Bridge. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Cost is $6 and bookings are essential, visit this link to book.
Bunnings Murray Bridge grand opening weekend: 10am-3pm at Bunnings, 109E Maurice Road. Activities will be held all throughout the day to celebrate, featuring Spider-Man, Bumbles the Clown, Razor the Raptor and more. For more information, visit bunnings.com.au.
Silk painting workshop with Helen Moon: 1.30-3.30pm at the Murray Bride Regional Gallery. Learn about painting on silk with Helen, who has had many years of experience painting on different mediums. Bookings are essential, tickets cost $55 or $50 for concession, which include two scarves and tea/coffee. Purchase tickets by calling 8539 1420 or emailing c.budarick@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Monday ☂ 18°
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Tuesday ⛅ 15°
Three-on-three basketball clinic: 3.30-4.30pm at Murray Bridge High School. For children aged 16 and under and 13 and under, presented by Moorundi and Wellbeing SA. Register: www.moorundi.org.au/events.
Council elections candidate briefing session: 6pm at the Murray Bridge council office, 2 Seventh Street. Learn more about the role of council members and how to nominate for the upcoming elections.
Wednesday ⛅ 16°
Protecting your identity online: 10am-12pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Learn all about how to avoide scams and tricks in the libraries latest info session. The even is free, bookings are essential, please call the library on 8539 1175.
Thursday ☂ 16°
Christmas in July cardmaking and grazing box workshop: 5-7pm at Bridge Trophies, 30 Bridge Street. Join Kerry from Kerry’s Crafty Cards and Justine from Grazing for Dayz for Christmas in July! Create festive cards and enjoy grazing boxes whie getting into the holiday spirit. Tickets are $38.01 and bookings are essential, purchase tickets at eventbrite.com.au.
Disclaimer: this post has been amended to include an event on the Friday.
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