Dragon Boats
Let the battle begin! Take to the water along a 200-metre River Ouse racecourse, with thousands of spectators roaring your team to the finish line. This year, The Bedford River Festival Dragonboat races will be managed by Sue Ryder. Race for Sue Ryder and help them to be there when it matters.
Over 20 crews are expected to battle it out on an exciting and picturesque course on the River Great Ouse, flanked on the south side by St Mary’s Gardens and the Riverside Square on the north side. Get those drums beating!
Register your team, using the online registration form or visit Bedford Dragon Boat Festival 2024 | Sue Ryder for more information.
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.
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”.
