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30/09/2026

THIS IS IT. THE BEND CLASSIC IS THIS WEEKEND.

And this is, without question, the BIGGEST country music lineup we’ve ever brought to The Bend.

LEE KERNAGHAN.
JAMES JOHNSTON.
ROBBIE MORTIMER.
JAMES BLUNDELL.
ANDREW SWIFT.
TORI DARKE.
DENVAH.
EL COYOTE.
DREW AKIN.
JO PAGE.
WILLIAM MILLARD.

From homegrown local talent to some of the biggest names in Australian country music making waves around the world - they’re all coming together at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park for one massive, NEVER-TO-BE-REPEATED weekend.

And it doesn’t stop at the Main Stage.

🔥 THREE STAGES OF LIVE MUSIC
🎸 Intimate UNPLUGGED sessions inside the Welcome Centre - your chance to get up close and personal with the artists
🕺 Saddle & Stomp line dancing
🎧 Old Town Rd Country Dance Party
🤠 THE RODEO
🏁 Historic circuit racing
💨 Nostalgia Drags
🔥 BBQ at The Bend
🏎️ Karting
🐑 Sheep shearing, whip cracking, lasso demos + family activations
⛺ Trackside camping
…and an entire precinct packed with things to see and do.

This isn’t just a concert.

It’s COUNTRY. CARS. CAMPING.
Three days. Three stages. One absolutely massive October long weekend.

And once this weekend is gone - IT’S GONE.

📅 OCTOBER 2–4
📍 SHELL V-POWER MOTORSPORT PARK

DON’T BE THE PERSON WATCHING IT ON SOCIALS NEXT WEEK WISHING YOU WERE HERE.

GET YOUR TICKETS: https://classic.thebend.com.au/

30/09/2026

BIG RODEO. LITTLE TICKET.

Kids tickets are just $10 for Friday night’s Bend Classic Rodeo - four hours of action, atmosphere and a night they’ll be talking about for a long time.

📅 Friday 2 October
🎟️ Kids just $10

Give them a night they’ll never forget.

👉 classic.thebend.com.au

30/09/2026

THE COOPERS BAR IS UP AND NOW IT REALLY FEELS LIKE THE BEND CLASSIC.
South Australia’s favourite b**r has landed at The Bend, ready for one massive weekend of country music, motorsport, rodeo, BBQ and good times.

The bars are taking shape, the venue is coming alive and we are officially in the final countdown.
JUST 2 MORE SLEEPS.

Soon you’ll be kicking back with a cold Coopers in hand, soaking up one of the biggest country and motorsport weekends of the year.
🍺 Coopers pouring
🎸 Country music cranking
🏎️ Motorsport all weekend
🐂 Rodeo under the lights
🔥 BBQ, camping and plenty more

WE’RE ALMOST READY. ARE YOU?
📅 The Bend Classic | 2–4 October
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW / GATE PRICES ARE HIGHER
👉 classic.thebend.com.au

Cold b**r. Loud engines. Big country energy. See you at The Bend.

29/09/2026

FRIDAY NIGHT IS GOING TO BE HUGE.

The Bend Classic Rodeo is rolling into town this Friday, and with more than 100 entries, this is shaping up to be one hell of a spectacle.

Warm-up kicks off from 4PM, before the full rodeo gets underway from 5PM–9PM in our purpose-built arena.

Expect flying dirt, big rides, serious skill and plenty of edge-of-your-seat action with:

🐂 100+ rodeo entries
🏟️ Grandstand seating
🍻 Bars
🌮 Food trucks
🎪 Kids entertainment
⭐ Texas Club VIP area
🔥 And an atmosphere you’ll want to be right in the middle of

Whether you’re a rodeo regular or you’ve never seen one live before, this is the kind of Friday night that delivers.

COME FOR THE RODEO. STAY FOR THE WEEKEND.

Because once Friday night wraps up, The Bend Classic keeps rolling with motorsport, live country music, BBQ, camping and plenty more across Saturday and Sunday.

📅 Friday 2 October
🔥 Warm-up from 4PM
🐂 Rodeo 5PM–9PM
🎟️ Tickets from just $40

DON’T MISS IT. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW.

👉 classic.thebend.com.au

29/09/2026

COME FOR THE BEND CLASSIC. STAY FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

The weather’s warming up, the kids are off school and the pool at BIG4 The Bend Holiday Park is OPEN… sounds like a pretty good excuse to stretch the weekend out a little longer.

Make The Bend Classic the start of your spring getaway.

Spend the weekend soaking up all the cars, country, camping, rodeo, BBQ and family entertainment… then when the engines quieten down, slow things down too.

💦 Cool off in the heated outdoor pool
🤸 Let the kids burn some energy on the jumping pillow and playground
🏎️ Hit the Kartdrome
🚗 Wander through the incredible cars in the Welcome Centre
🍽️ Grab a meal overlooking the circuit at Apex
🌿 Or use The Bend as your base and head out to explore the Murraylands and Coorong

A WEEKEND AT THE CLASSIC. A FEW EXTRA DAYS TO UNWIND.

That sounds like school holidays done properly.

Whether you’re bringing the caravan, pitching the tent or settling into the Holiday Park, there’s always something to do - and it’s always a good time at The Bend.

📅 The Bend Classic | 2–4 October
🏕️ Stay a little longer and make a holiday of it.

👉 thebend.com.au

29/09/2026

STILL NEED SOMEWHERE TO STAY FOR THE BEND CLASSIC?
Good news - we can still get you in!

⛺ Tent & swag sites are still available for those wanting to camp right amongst the action.
🚐 Caravan sites are currently showing as sold out, BUT we’ve been able to create some additional capacity.

If you still need a spot for your caravan, get in touch with our Customer Service team and they’ll help you organise a booking at the caravan park.

With The Bend Classic only days away, don’t leave the accommodation plan until the last minute!
Set up camp, settle in and make a proper weekend of it - three days of motorsport, rodeo, country music, BBQ and plenty more.

📅 2–4 October | The Bend Classic
🎟️ Tickets + camping: classic.thebend.com.au
PACK THE SWAG. HITCH THE VAN. WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE BEND.

28/09/2026

THIS IS YOUR WARNING. DON’T LEAVE IT UNTIL THE GATE.

The Bend Classic is almost here, and limited spots remain across the weekend.

If you’re planning on coming, now is the time to lock it in.

🏎️ Three massive days of motorsport
🐂 Rodeo under the lights
🎸 Lee Kernaghan, James Johnston + more
🔥 BBQ at The Bend
🍺 B**r & Rum Run
🤠 Line dancing, camping and plenty more

And remember - tickets will cost you more at the gate.

So don’t wait until you’re standing at the entrance wishing you’d booked earlier.

GET IN NOW. SAVE YOUR SPOT. SAVE YOUR CASH.
📅 2–4 October 2026
📍 The Bend Classic
🎟️ BUY NOW → classic.thebend.com.au

THIS WEEKEND. BE THERE.

28/09/2026

SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL IS TAKING SHAPE…
We’re building an incredible Classic Car Display for The Bend Classic, and it’s going to be seriously impressive.
From Ferraris to Chargers and everything in between, some truly iconic machines are coming together in one place.
The display will be open from Thursday, giving you the chance to get up close with some absolute legends before the weekend really kicks into gear.
Come for a look. Stay for the weekend.
📅 The Bend Classic | 2–4 October
🎟️ classic.thebend.com.au

B**R OR RUM? PICK YOUR SIDE.Grab three mates, pull on something suitably ridiculous and get ready to run for glory in th...
28/09/2026

B**R OR RUM? PICK YOUR SIDE.

Grab three mates, pull on something suitably ridiculous and get ready to run for glory in the INAUGURAL B**R & RUM RUN at The Bend Classic!

Proudly brought to you by Coopers B**r + Beenleigh Rum, this is 100 metres of speed, balance and questionable athletic ability.

🍺 Choose B**R
🥃 Choose RUM
👥 Teams of 4
🏃 25 metres each
💦 Spill your drink? You're in trouble.
🏆 Huge prizes + ultimate bragging rights
🤠 And yes… BEST DRESSED COUNTS.

First across the line with the goods intact takes the glory.

Think your crew has what it takes?

ROUND UP YOUR MATES. CHOOSE YOUR TEAM. REGISTER NOW.

👉 classic.thebend.com.au/b**r-rum-run/

And while you're there, lock in your tickets for the full Bend Classic weekend — cars, country music, BBQ, rodeo, camping and a whole lot more.

📅 2–4 OCTOBER 2026
📍 Shell V-Power Motorsport Park

B**R vs RUM. LET'S SETTLE THIS PROPERLY.

THREE DAYS. ONE MASSIVE WEEKEND. HERE'S THE GAME PLAN!The Bend Classic is almost here, and if you're wondering how to fi...
27/09/2026

THREE DAYS. ONE MASSIVE WEEKEND. HERE'S THE GAME PLAN!

The Bend Classic is almost here, and if you're wondering how to fit all the action into one weekend… we've got you covered!

Swipe through the full weekend schedule and start planning your ultimate October long weekend at The Bend.

🏎️ FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER - Motorsport, incredible cars and four hours of non-stop RODEO action to kick off the weekend!
🎸 SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER - More motorsport, BBQ, the B**r & Rum Run and a MASSIVE country music festival featuring Lee Kernaghan, James Johnston, Tori Darke, Denvah and more!
🏁 SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER - Round out the weekend with more on-track action, incredible cars, food and entertainment across the precinct.

And with the weather looking absolutely EPIC, there's no better excuse to round up your mates, bring the family and make a whole weekend of it!

DON'T JUST PICK ONE DAY. EXPERIENCE THE WHOLE DAMN THING!
📅 2–4 October | The Bend Classic
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW - DON'T MISS OUT!
👉 classic.thebend.com.au

Swipe through, make your plans and tag the crew you're bringing along!

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543 Dukes Highway
Tailem Bend, SA
5260

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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(08) 8165 5700

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