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Raft Races

Is the goal to win, or simply make it to the finish line?

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Baker Brothers Raft Races for the creative and competitive

Sponsored by Baker Brothers

The River Festival Raft Races are a fantastic way to show your creativity! It’s a chance to demonstrate raft building skills and paddling ability to a crowd of over 10,000 spectators whilst also raising money for charity. Themed or promotional rafts are all welcomed!

If this floats your boat, then take a look at the rules and complete the raft race application form below.

The Raft Race is organised by the Rotary Club of Bedford Park

Raft Race Application Form

Activities for you to get involved in at this year's River Festival


  • 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
Raft race 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”.