Things to do in the Murraylands: September 19-25, 2025
Your guide to the RMFL grand final, pedal prix, speedway opening night and everything else happening in our region this week.
There’s never a dull moment in the Murraylands in September, and this weekend will be no exception.
For the second weekend in a row, a national-level race is coming to our region, although this one will be a lot quieter and most of the drivers will be a lot younger.
The Australian International Pedal Prix will bring thousands of spectators to Murray Bridge’s Sturt Reserve on Saturday and Sunday.
At Tailem Bend, footy grand finals will be on this Saturday, with two juggernauts – Jervois and Coorong – going head to head in the A grade.
It’ll be Jervois’ fifth grand final in six years, and they’ve gone 3-1 so far … but then again, the Cats have only lost one match in two years themselves.
Oh, and Saturday will be opening night at the speedway, too.
So yes, there’s a bit on.
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Friday 19th ⛅ 21°
Australian International Pedal Prix: From 6am at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Setup, scrutineering, practice and qualifying for the weekend’s racing.
SA Motor Racing Championship: 9am-4pm at the Bend Motorsport Park. Continues Saturday and Sunday.
Understanding deeming: 11am at Murray Bridge Library. Join Services Australia for a one-hour session to demystify how deeming affects your income and financial assets; perfect for retirees, pensioners, and anyone navigating Centrelink services.Register: Call 8531 1175.
Murray Bridge Racing Club awards night: 5pm at the Bridges Event Centre. A night to celebrate the achievements, dedication and success of Murray Bridge’s trainers and racing community with recognition, entertainment and camaraderie; commences at 6.30pm. Tickets: $27.17 at www.moshtix.com.au.
Annabel Chevel: 6-9pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Live music.
Saturday 20th 🌤️ 17°
RMFL grand final: From 7am at Jaensch Park, Tailem Bend. Including Coorong v Jervois in A grade at 2.30pm. Admission: $10.
SA Motor Racing Championship: 9am-4pm at the Bend Motorsport Park. Continues Sunday.
Australian International Pedal Prix: From 12pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. The biggest human-powered vehicle race in the world, the final round of the Australian HPV Super Series; the race starts at 12pm on Saturday and will finish at 12pm on Sunday. Tickets: $20.
Kids DIY: 10am, 11am and 12.30pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge.Join a weekend of fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts to inspire and delight, this time on the theme “footy fever”.
Acoustic sessions: 6-9pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Enjoy a relaxed night of acoustic music by young musicians aged 12-25 from Murray Bridge in an intimate setting, with food and drinks available to purchase; the event will also be live streamed at www.facebook.com/thestationyouthhub.
Opening night: 6-11pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Wingless sprints, street stocks, formula 500s, modified sedans, junior sedans and classics; gates open at 5pm. Tickets: $27 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Sunday 21st ⛅ 20°
Australian International Pedal Prix: 12am-12pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. The 24-hour race will finish at 12pm on Sunday. Tickets: $20.
Free pilates class: 8am and 9.30am at Move Pilates, Murray Bridge East. If you’re ready to dip your toes into pilates, Move Pilates are here for you to give it a go. Book: www.movepilatesstudio.com.au/the-kickstart-class.
SA Motor Racing Championship: 9am-4pm at the Bend Motorsport Park.
Bridge City Church turns 50: 10am at Bridge City Church, Murray Bridge.Come together with past and present members, friends, and our community for a joyful day of worship, stories, connection, and celebration, with founding pastor Tim Hall; lunch provided after the service.
Kids DIY: 10am, 11am and 12.30pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join a weekend of fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts to inspire and delight, this time on the theme “footy fever”.
Monarto Woodlands trail ride: 11am at the car park on Browns Road, Monarto. With Murray Bridge Riding Club. Day membership: $20.
Our Dying Planet: 2pm at Johnstone Park Combined Clubrooms, Murray Bridge. Bible presentation by Murray Bridge Christadelphians about the over-exploitation of the seas, fisheries collapsing, dying coral reefs, plastics in the ocean, pollution of air, water and soil and the global waste disposal crisis, and what God is going to do about it.
Live music: 2-5pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge.
Resin art workshop: 2.30-5pm at the Parklane Motel, Murray Bridge. Create with resin as an art medium in this informative, fun workshop with Pine-Apple Creations. Register: $120 at www.eventbrite.com.au.
Monday 22nd ⛅ 17°
Yarn and feed: 11.30am-1.30pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Available opportunity to get together and talk about how the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network’s Aboriginal health strategic team can improve its systems and services to better meet the health needs of Aboriginal peoples.
Night photography and astrophotography workshop: 7pm at the Palmer Sculpture Landscape. Join the Murray Bridge Library Community Photography Club for a free night of creativity and exploration; learn to paint with light and master the art of capturing the cosmos; no bookings required.
Tuesday 23rd ⛅ 19°
Auslan story time: 9.30am at Murray Bridge Library. Celebrate International Day of Sign Language and International Week of the Deaf.
Yarn and feed: 11.30am-1.30pm at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum. Available opportunity to get together and talk about how the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network’s Aboriginal health strategic team can improve its systems and services to better meet the health needs of Aboriginal peoples.
Supporting young people grieving: 5-6pm, online. A free online mental health education webinar focused on health seeking and support, for adults who are family, friends and carers of young people from Murray Bridge and the Murray Mallee. Register: www.eventbrite.com.au.
Wednesday 24th ⛅ 22°
Southern Mallee early to mid career farmer workshop: 9am-1pm at Peake Football Club. Meet and share ideas with other farmers at this, the first of four workshops over which you’ll build your business strength and improve your decision-making, tackle drought and seasonal variability, look at quick in-season tactics and explore innovative soil, crop, pasture and livestock management strategies with the Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan. Register by Friday: events.humanitix.com/southern-mallee-early-to-mid-career-farmer-workshop-series.
Disability housing open home: From 11am in Murray Bridge. With SDA Living Australia. Register: www.eventbrite.com.au.
Footy colours disco: 5-7pm at Tailem Bend Football Club. Blue Light event.
Thursday 25th 🌤️ 23°
Funeral service for Nadine Kinsley: 11am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Yarn and feed: 11.30am-1.30pm at Tailem Bend train playground. Available opportunity to get together and talk about how the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network’s Aboriginal health strategic team can improve its systems and services to better meet the health needs of Aboriginal peoples.
Labor Day: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Thursday night movie about a mother and son duo who offer a ride to a frightening and wounded man.
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