River Festival 23 and 24 July 2022 More information about the entertainment for the 2022 Festival will be released via the River Festival website and there will be lots to look forward to. Please contact [email protected] for further information or if you have any questions.
Is Bedford River Festival 2022 Cancelled?
Bedford River Festival is returning on 23 & 24 July 2022!
What date is Bedford River Festival 2022?
The 2022 River Festival will include countless river activities, eight live music and performance areas, the Sports Island, Pirate Island, the wonderful offerings of the Festival Market, plus so much more. Make sure you keep the 23rd & 24th July 2022 free in your diaries so that you don’t miss out on any of the action.
What time is the river Festival in Bedford?
What time is the event? The Festival will open at 10am on Saturday 23rd July, with the final Main Stage act and Illuminated Boat Parade finishing at 10pm.
When was the last river festival in Bedford?
| Bedford River Festival | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1978-present |
| Founders | Bedford Borough Council |
| Most recent | 23 July 2022 – 24 July 2022 |
| Next event | July 2024 |
Is there an electric picnic on 2022?
The proposed Multi Stage Concert event to be held on 2nd September, 3rd September and 4th September 2022 at Stradbally Hall Estate, Stradbally, Co. Laois, with low key entertainment on 1st September 2022.
What’s on in Bedford next weekend?
Events this weekend in Bedford, United Kingdom
- PROCLAIM – EVANGELISM TRAINING SCHOOL 2022 – INTENSIVE ONE DAY COURSE.
- Lay up BBQ for PSC Members.
- Bedfords Kids Got Talent.
- Brunch with the King.
- Club Dinghies available to PSC members to book for 2022 sailing.
- Pottery Painting – Saturday.
- Queer Craftivism Collective.
How often is river Festival in Bedford?
biennially
The Bedford River Festival is held biennially in Bedford across a site that truly takes over the town for the weekend, including Russell Park, The Embankment and St Mary’s Gardens, to name just a few hotspots.
What time does Bedford Fall Foliage start?
9am-5pm
The Fall Foliage Festival takes place annually the first two (full) weekends of October. (Sat & Sun, Oct. 1-2 and 8-9, 2022) – 9am-5pm.
What time is Bedford light switch on?
4:30pm
The lights switch-on – announced earlier in the month – will take place on Saturday 19 November at 4:30pm from Harpur Square. Bedford Borough Council will be putting up the lights between 21:00 – 05:00 hours from 7 to 8 November, which will see a temporary road closure on the High Street in Bedford Town Centre.
Where is the Bedford River Festival?
Bedford River Festival – Russell Park.
What happens at Bedford River Festival?
One of the country’s largest events, The Bedford River Festival normally happens every two years, with music, entertainment, arts & crafts & fun for all the family along Bedford’s embankment. It was originally set to take place in 2021, but was rescheduled for 2022 due to uncertainties around covid restrictions.
Where do you park for Bedford River Festival?
Free Parking at Council Car Parks
Council owned car parks in the town centre, including the nearby River Street and St Marys, offer: 2-hours free parking every Saturday. free parking all day Sunday. St Marys car park is also free after 6pm.
How deep is the river in Bedford?
The usual range of the River Great Ouse at Bedford is between 0.25m and 0.52m. It has been between these levels for 90% of the time since monitoring began.
What was Bedford called in Saxon times?
Beda
Most Bedfordshire towns were founded in the Middle Ages. Bedford town itself is named after a little-known Saxon chief called Beda, whose followers settled at a fordable spot along the River Ouse.
How many people attend the river Festival?
Newport Carnival took over Riverfest in 2022!
The event was taken over by The Footprint Trust in 2010 and has become the biggest free community event in Newport, attracting some 4,000 people annually.
How much are tickets for Electric Picnic 2022?
Ticket Price: €149.00 for general weekend ticket.
Can you sleep in your car at Electric Picnic?
No sleeping, camping or fires are allowed in the car parks.
Will there be an Epicenter festival in 2022?
Several other longstanding events within the Danny Wimmer Presents portfolio will take a hiatus in 2021, with a commitment to return bigger than ever for the 2022 season, including Epicenter (Charlotte, NC) and Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival (Columbus, OH).
Why is Bedford called Little Italy?
Bedford became known as “Little Italy” after thousands of Italians moved to the town from the 1950s, primarily to work in the brickworks industry. Alfonso Bravoco, one of the festival organisers, said he did not want the 14,000 descendants of those immigrants to forget their past.
Is there a funfair in Bedford?
Bedford River Festival: Bedford’s biggest free community festival event offers something for everyone, including live entertainment and activities, a funfair, raft and dragon boat races, plus the heritage village, sports village and water sports arena.