Skip to main content

Boat Mooring

Join the 100+ boats that make the journey to be part of the festival

×

Baker Brothers Boat Mooring

Sponsored by Baker Brothers

The applications to bring your boat to Bedford and moor up at the Bedford River Festival are now live. There is also the opportunity to take part in the festivities’ and join in with the boat parades. Please click the button below to express an interest, then we can send you the official application form.

Mooring at the Bedford River Festival

Activities for you to get involved in


  • Raft Races – for the creative and competitive
  • Musicians and Performers across our community stages
  • Dragonboat racing for Sue Ryder
  • Boat Mooring
  • Children’s workshops and activities in the new family island
Boat moving at the Bedford River Festival

 

 

The 2024 River Festival will include countless river activities, eight live music and performance areas, the Sports Island, Family Island, Green Earth Village, the wonderful offerings of the Festival Market, Bedford Festival of Motoring, plus so much more!

Make sure you keep the 20th & 21st July 2024 free in your diaries so that you don’t miss out on any of the action.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for on this web site, please contact the Events Team at events@bedford.gov.uk to discuss how you can get involved.

Become a River Festival Participant
 

Sponsors and Partners


Gallagher Developments is a strategic land promoter with experience dating back over 50 years and, as a master developer, has delivered thousands of homes, employment land, schools, and community facilities across Bedfordshire. Gallagher Developments continue to work to deliver sustainable communities across Bedford Borough in order to provide much needed homes and wider communities.

Sir Tony Gallagher, Chairman of Gallagher Developments said, “We are delighted to again sponsor and support the Bedford River Festival which we know brings joy to thousands of people. We hope everyone has a great time”.