🗓 Things to Do

Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 18-24, 2022

All you need to know about the return of the Fireball Challenge, the Rotary swap meet, Business Murray Bridge's next breakfast and more.

Peri Strathearn

Feb 16, 2022 — 3 min read

Super sedans will return to Murray Bridge Speedway this weekend for the Fireball Challenge. Photo: Simon James Passehl Photography.

Murray Bridge Speedway will fire up this weekend for the return of the super sedans’ Fireball Challenge.

Event organiser Angel Budarick hoped its re-introduction would lead to it becoming a regular feature on the South Australian speedway calendar.

“The super sedans division is renowned for providing super-fast and ultra-competitive racing, and we can’t wait to see the event build in the future,” she said.

The event has already attracted a competitive field of both local and interstate competitors, including Paul Blenkiron, Kym Jury and five other locals; Tasmania’s Callum Harper; four Victorians; and Tyson Moon from New South Wales.

Also on Saturday night’s program will be the South Australian title for the V6 sprints, plus wingless sprints, speedcars, formula 500s, street stocks, AMCAs and junior sedans.

The event will have an early start time of 4pm, so gates will open at 3pm.

Tickets: $20/15/5 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.

Help make the Murraylands stronger and more adaptable by having your say about a plan for the region this Friday. Photo: Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland.

Friday ⛅ 24°

Murraylands and Riverland Plan regional summit: 8.40am-1.45pm, online. Explore our region’s enduring resilience and inform the development of the Murraylands and Riverland Plan. Pre-registration essential: www.surveymonkey.com.

Friends of the Library book sale: 10am-2pm at Murray Bridge Library.

Saturday ☀ 26°

Swap meet: 6am-6pm at Murray Bridge Showground. Rotary Club of Murray Bridge event, one of the largest in Australia, barbecue from early in the morning, masks required. Admission: $5.

Come and try equine therapy: From 10am at Lincoln Park Horse and Human Rehabilitation Centre, 110 Frahns Farm Road, Monarto South. Small group focusing on anxiety, depression and how to combat them before they take over, using visualisation and mediation in a supportive environment with horses. Secure a spot: $50; message the centre at www.facebook.com/LPHHRC.

Hope the chimpanzee’s third birthday: 11am at Monarto Safari Park. Keeper talk and enrichment activity at the chimpanzee exhibit. Admission: $39/28/21 at www.monartosafari.com.au/tickets.

Callington Cobras ladies’ day: From 1pm at Callington Oval. Support the Bremer-Callington Cricket Club’s A grade side with games, nibbles and drinks.

Dine in the Vines: 6pm in the Barrel Room at Lake Breeze Wines, Langhorne Creek. Black tie dinner with MP Adrian Pederick and guest speaker Premier Steven Marshall, live entertainment, three-course meal, auction and raffle. Tickets: $150 at www.eventbrite.com.au.

Super sedans Fireball Challenge and V6 sprints SA title: From 5pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Plus wingless sprints, street stocks, formula 500s, junior sedans, AMCAs, speedcars. Tickets: $20/15/5 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.

Sunday ⛅ 23°

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Monday ⛅ 23°

Tuning in to Kids: 9.30-11am at Centacare, 2-6 Sturt Reserve Road, Murray Bridge. First of five weekly sessions on emotionally intelligent parenting. Register: Call Lyall on 8215 6347.

Feedback session with the Australian Small and Family Business Ombudsman: 12.30-1.30pm at the Murray Bridge Hotel. Tell Bruce Billson how the federal government can best support you to prepare for disasters and remain resilient.

Community forum with Sam “Smug” Bates: 6pm, online. Contribute to a discussion as the artist develops proposals for an artwork on Murray Bridge’s silos. Register: Visit us02web.zoom.us or call Tegan Hale on 8539 1100.

Tuesday ⛅ 27°

Fox bait distribution day: 1-3pm at State Flora, 25 Bremer Road, Murray Bridge. Pre-order fox baits from the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board for pick-up. Place an order: Contact the Murray Bridge district officer on 8532 9100.

Wednesday ☀ 30°

Business Murray Bridge business breakfast: 7-8.30am at Murray Bridge Club. Breakfast, networking opportunities and presentations from Murray Computers, Business Murray Bridge and the Hand on Heart AED program. Book: $10 at satickets.com.au.

Finger puppets: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Creative kids craft for ages 5-12. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Animal health expo: 5-8pm at Tailem Bend Golf Club. Exploration of topics relevant to farm businesses including seasonal challenges, maximising profitability, nutrition and handling solutions; guest speakers; trade stalls; barbecue dinner and refreshments; presented by Platinum Ag Services. RSVP: Contact Sarina on 8531 0888 or 0408 813 029, or at www.facebook.com.