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Trading Opportunities

All trade/charity pitches for the 2024 event have now been filled. Any further applications received will be placed on a waiting list.

If you would like to trade at the 2024 Bedford River Festival, the application form contains all of the information you need, including pitch prices. We welcome applications from both traders and charities.

Please note that this trader application form should not be used by any trader wishing to operate bars or sell ice cream. Please contact events@bedford.gov.uk for more information on these tenders.

Please take a look at our Environmental Statement to see whether your business can support us in providing goods and services that fit within our ethos.

Sports Island

Applications are now open, please see the links below to apply, or to find out how your organisation can get involved with the Sports Island click here

The value of trading at the Bedford River Festival


  • Align your business with the Festival’s established brand values of inclusion, creativity, diversity and celebration
  • The opportunity to form links and meet with key Bedford stakeholders and businesses
  • Ability to promote your brand directly to a huge local and regional audience
Example trading stall at the Bedford River festival

 

 

The 2024 Bedford River Festival will include countless river activities, seven live music and performance areas, the Sports Island, the Vegan lounge, the Festival of Motoring, the wonderful offerings of craft and trade stalls, food and drink, and inclusive area for our SEND community plus so much more.

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.

 

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”.