SA Country Music Festival The Bend Classic Returns in October for Three Days of Cars, Country and Camping
Held at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend, this year’s festival runs from October 24-26.
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South Australia’s biggest country music festival, The Bend Classic, returns in October for another epic weekend of cars, country and camping!
Taking over Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, this year’s event is stacked with top-tier country talent, and with tickets starting from as low as $49+ transaction fees, fans will want to get in quick before they’re all snapped up.
The musical lineup is spectacular and features Tassie country rocker Casey Barnes, Kiwi-born singer-songwriter Kaylee Bell and country duo The Wolfe Brothers. Also taking to the stage over the weekend are nine-time CMMA award winner Travis Collins, Melbourne rock act Kingswood, and the most recent recipient of the CMMA award for Female Artist of the Year, Max Jackson.
“We’re pumped to finally be heading back to South Australia this October for The Bend Classic!” says Barnes, who is currently riding high after the release of his country anthem, ‘Buy That Girl a Beer’. “We’ve got a massive show planned and we’re sharing the stage with one hell of a lineup. It’s gonna be an epic weekend, can’t wait to see you all there!”
Visiting SA for the first time, Bell adds: “We are so excited to be coming to play our first ever show in South Australia. It’s a part of Australia we have wanted to visit for a long time, and I’m excited to be bringing the band and full show!”
Also performing are Hurricane – The Australian Luke Combs Tribute and Shake N Bake DJs, with even more artists to be announced over the coming weeks.
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While the music lineup is a big attraction for punters, there’s a whole lot more action taking place at The Bend Classic.
Car lovers can head to the track and catch nostalgic drag racing, national touring sedans, historic touring cars, open wheelers and classic car cruises and displays featuring an impressive array of vehicles from all eras. The Bend will also host the inaugural, not-to-be-missed Bend Classic Hill Climb.
Head to BBQ Village for BBQ at The Bend and watch contestants compete for a cool $10k in prize money and the chance to score a ticket to the biggest BBQ comp in Texas. There will be a wide range of food vendors and stallholders to feast on and BBQ master classes to help aspiring chefs hone their skills.
Enjoy wood chopping and whip cracking demonstrations during the day, while those with a love for boot scootin’ can try their hand a line dancing before retiring to the nearby camping grounds, just 100 metres from the Country Concert Stage, for a cosy night under the stars.
It’s not just adult entertainment on offer, with plenty of events for the kids, including free rides, face painting and interactive activities, making The Bend Classic fun for the whole family.
“The Bend Classic is fast becoming a family fun event where people can get more than their fix for cars, country and camping. We are pleased to host our second edition of this revamped event with Burson Auto Parts as our presenting partner,” says Alistair MacDonald, Shell V-Power Motorsport Park CEO.
Edwin van der Graaf, State Manager, Burson Auto Parts, adds: “Burson Auto Parts is proud to be associated with this fantastic event. Over 25,000 people in year one, experiencing a world class venue, world class music and immersing themselves in world class activities. We can’t wait to present this event over three days in October.”
The Bend Classic 2025 is held at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend from Friday, October 24 to Saturday, October 26. Tickets on sale now via thebend.com.au.
