At the 2022 Bedford River Festival, the Council Events Team is looking for the best of the catering industry to ensure that visitors have a wide variety of choice and quality products to enjoy across the site. A key focus for 2022 is the reduction of single use plastics and non-recyclables. 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.
A limited number of pitches are still available for 2022. Find out how to submit a bid below.
The bars provision tender has now closed.
A limited number of pitches are still available for 2022. Contact events@bedford.gov.uk to apply.
A limited number of pitches are still available for 2022. Contact events@bedford.gov.uk to apply.
The ice cream provision tender has now closed.
Bedford Borough Council uses an online tendering process for catering, bar, confectionery and slush pitches. You can find out how to tender on our downloadable In-Tend guide and use our handy checklist to guide you through the process.
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.
