Clophill House

Bedford River Festival

The Bedford River Festival is held biannually in Bedford, United Kingdom, on the banks of the River Great Ouse. It was founded in 1978 to celebrate the completion of a navigable route, by water, between Bedford and the coast[1] and is held over a weekend, normally in July (originally it was held annually on the late May bank holiday). It is the main tourist-attracting event in the town.

The 2008 Festival on the 12 & 13 July 2008 was the 30th anniversary festival.

It has several events and attractions over the two days, usually including bands on at least two stages, a road parade, boat shows/races a raft race for local teams and a firework display. On the last occasion, it also had a salsa stage and a base jumping demo. Along with the normal attractions of the fun fair etc, the River Festival also hosted the sports village, where local sports clubs could come and demonstrate their wares.

Bedford River Festival is notable as the UK's second largest free outdoor event, after the Notting Hill Carnival.

St George's Day Festival at Wrest Park

The biggest St. George’s Day celebration in the country! Music, dancing, fire eating, falconry, crafts and a traditional historic market. Visit the encampment of the Romans, or watch as St. George battles it out with the dragon. Jousting and mounted skills at arms with the Knights’ Tournament.

Be part of the action on the 25 and 26 April as 10,000 people embark on the gardens of Wrest Park for a day of family fun. Marvel at fire eating and falconry and enjoy music, dance, crafts and a traditional historic market! Be entertained by Peterkin the Fool or visit the encampment of the raucous Romans. Watch as St George battles it out with the mean green dragon or marvel at the jousting.

Buy tickets in advance from Customer Services on 0870 333 1181.

Bedfordshire Steam Fayre, Biggleswade

19-20 September 2009 9am onwards Adults £12, Children £5, Senior Citizens £8

Shuttleworth House, Old Warden Park, nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Tel: 01462 851711 Email: show@bseps.org.uk
Website: www.bseps.org.uk

Organized by the Bedfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Society (BSEPS) this is a huge event in Old Warden Park with literally hundreds of traction engines, antique vehicles and farm machinery of a bygone age plus a fun fair of steam driven rides.

There are also lots of working demonstrations, craft & food halls and lots of trade stalls.

Enquiries and advance bookings to Paul Worbey, Park Farm, Henlow, Beds SG16 6DF