Things to do in Murray Bridge: March 4-10, 2022

You’ll have no excuse to stay home this weekend.

Saturday will be one of the biggest days of the year for both Murray Bridge Racing Club and Murray Bridge Speedway, with the Magic Millions coming to one and the Australian Wingless Sprints Championship to the other.

More than $650,000 worth of prize money will be up for grabs across nine races at Gifford Hill on Saturday, but just as interesting to watch will be a one-off pony race in collaboration with Pony Club Australia.

Over at the speedway, the roar of engines will ring out on Friday and Saturday nights as the nation’s best drivers vie for the title in wingless sprint cars, including defending champion Kyle Mock.

Add to that the Murray Towns cricket grand final at Mypo, the last weekend of Murray Bridge Fringe, Mannum Show and even a state championships at Murray Bridge Skate Park and you’ve got all the ingredients for a busy one.

Plan your movements with our event guide, below.

Friday ⛅ 29°

Community Living Australia charity golf day: 9am-2pm at Murray Bridge Golf Club. Fundraiser to support people living with disability, suitable for all skill levels. Register: www.trybooking.com.

Australian Wingless Sprints Championship: 5pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Night one of two, gates open 4pm. Tickets: $25/20/15/5 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.

Just Like Old Times: CANCELLED.

VHS: the Video Hits Show: CANCELLED.

Saturday ⛅ 24°

Australasian Scooter Association SA titles: 9am-3pm at Murray Bridge Skate Park.

Magic Millions SA race day: 10.30am-5.30pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club. The Magic Millions two-year-old classic returns to Gifford Hill, joined by a new feature race, the $120,000 three-year-old and four-year-old classic. Tickets: $20/15 at www.moshtix.com.au.

Mannum Show: 11am-6pm at Mannum Showground. Stalls, exhibitions, live music, horse shows, baking, sewing, gardening, art, photography, crafts, hobbies, animals and more. Admission: $10/5/2.

Deadly Nannas: 2pm in the theatre at Murray Bridge Town Hall. Six Ngarrindjeri women and two kringkri ma:dawar, white sisters, come together to perform songs in Ngarrindjeri and English. Tickets: $29/25/7 at adelaidefringe.com.au.

Live at the Sound Shell: 4-7pm at Edwards Square, Murray Bridge. Classic rock, pop, hip-hop and much more from young local musicians from the Station.

Aboriginal Comedy Allstars: 4.30pm in the theatre at Murray Bridge Town Hall. Sean Choolburra, Kevin Kropinyeri, Andy Saunders and Steph Tisdell bring huge belly laughs from across the wide brown land. Tickets: $42/35 at adelaidefringe.com.au.

Australian Wingless Sprints Championship: 5pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Night two of two, gates open 4pm. Tickets: $25/20/15/5 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.

Redneck Greenie – Confessions of an Oxymoron: 8pm at Tailem Bend Town Hall. Robbie Hoad straddles the genres of stand-up comedy, improv, storytelling, satire and physical theatre in stories chosen by the audience. Tickets: adelaidefringe.com.au.

Sunday ⛅ 23°

Cars and Coffee Murray Bridge: 8-10am at the wharf precinct, Murray Bridge. Check out the cars, have a coffee and a bite to eat.

Mannum Riverside Markets: 9am-2pm at Arnold Park.

Rambler Football Club junior registration family day: 11am-2pm at Le Messurier Oval, Murray Bridge. Meet the committee and coaches, barbecue lunch provided, colour run to follow, bring old clothes.

Piece of My Heart: CANCELLED.

Bimbo: 7pm in the theatre at Murray Bridge Town Hall. The story of what it's like being a woman, experiencing life through songs of hope, lust, love, anger and pain, presented by Hannah Smith and an all-female cast. Tickets: $20/18 at adelaidefringe.com.au.

Monday ⛅ 24°

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Tuesday ⛅ 23°

Know of anything happening today? Email peri@murraybridge.news.

Wednesday ☀ 24°

Cheeky kitty: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Creative Kids craft session for children aged 5-12. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Thursday ⛅ 25°

Life stories with Peri: 2-4pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace. Put your achievements, memories or experiences into words with Murray Bridge News journalist Peri Strathearn.

The Power of Poop ... from the Outback to the Sea: 6-7.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. The stinkiest show ever from award-winning children's author Chris “the Funky Chicken Man” Collin, with storytelling, music, puppets, singing, dancing, art activities and book signings.

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly suggested the Murray Towns cricket grand final was on Saturday. It was the preliminary final.

Disclosure: As noted, the author will form half of the duo performing at Murray Bridge Town Hall on Friday night.

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