Things to do in Murray Bridge: September 27-October 3
Your guide to a busy weekend for the last days of September, including the Murray Bridge Show, a fishing clinic and speedway opening.
This weekend will be jam-packed, with the main focus being Murray Bridge's annual show.
The showgrounds will be full of music, delicious foods, great local crafts, and obviously fun games and rides.
If you're looking to find what else is on, like the opening of the Murray Bridge Speedway, scroll down to read more.
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Friday 27th 🌤️ 23°
Garden Corner workshop: 10-11am at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join this Garden Corner workshop for all things gardening, indoor plants and more. Have fun learning from Bunnings' expert horticulturalists. They'll be on hand to give you some great advice from choosing the right soil through to how to keep your plants healthy all year round. Register at www.bunnings.com.au.
Funeral service for Ronald Harold Thomas Freak: 2pm at Murray Bridge Uniting Church.
Saturday 28th 🌦️ 🌬️ 28°
Murray Bridge Show: 9am-9pm at Murray Bridge Showground. Join in the fun with live music and entertainment, amazing trades and vendors, delicious food court, showbags, rides and games, plus a variety of exhibits and competitions to suit everyone. Grab your Murray Bridge News Bunyip Trail bag for just $10 and collect your free treats around the grounds. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 concession/children, kids under four free at www.trybooking.com; or $2 extra for adults and $1 extra for children at the gate.
Fishing clinic and yabby net exhange: 10am-12pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Come and try fishing with the Team from Recfish SA: reeling in junior anglers! All fishing equipment will be supplied on the day. Please feel free to bring your own rod if you have one! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during the event. Yabby net swaps available from 10.30-11.30am. Free barcbecue lunch provided for all registered participants. To register click here.
Murray Bridge Speedway Opening Night: Gates open at 4pm, racing from 4.50pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Featuring street stocks, wingless sprints, formula 500s, super sedans, junior sedans, modified sedans and V6 sprints. Tickets from $27 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Sunday 29th 🌦️20°
Hill Climb SA, round two: 9am-4.30pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend.
Monday 30th 🌤️ 24°
Fish and Chats: 2-3.30pm at Woodlane Reserve. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. All fishing gear provided, come along for some fishing fun and chats. Call Lyall to book – 0437 389 997.
Kayaking: 9.30-11.30am or 12-2pm at Woodlane Reserve. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment provided, please wear closed in shoes. Call Lyall to book – 0437 389 997.
Connection for Dementia: 1-3pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre. For those living with dementia and their carers or care partners. This fun session includes a range of activities including arts/craft, gardening, games and sometimes even a bit of karaoke. To learn more about this session contact the centre on 8531 1799.
Tuesday 1st 🌦️ 18°
Kayaking: 9.30-11.30am or 12-2pm at Long Island Reserve, Murray Bridge. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment provided, please wear closed in shoes. Call Lyall to book – 0437 389 997.
Fish and Chats: 2-3.30pm at Long Island Reserve, Murray Bridge. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. All fishing gear provided, come along for some fishing fun and chats. Call Lyall to book – 0437 389 997.
Wednesday 2nd 🌤️ 20°
Wetlands explore: 10am at Swanport Wetlands, under the freeway bridge. Enter via Frank Jackman Lookout. Explore your local wetlands. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Call Lyall to book – 0437 389 997.
Family challenge fun: 2-3.30pm at Jervois Primary School. Join in for some family fun with challenges, games and activities. Compete with and against your family with parents v kids activities and family team events. A tasty picnic snack is provided – please advise of any allergies or dietary requirements. Event for children aged 5-12, must be accompanied by an adult. Adults will be encouraged to participate. Register at www.trybooking.com.
Thursday 3rd 🌦️ 24°
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