Sunday 20th July 2025
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Bideford Quay
12 midday
Sun 20th July, 2025
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On Sunday 20th July 2025, step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey through history as we mark a century of Bideford Rotary with this year’s special theme: “Sailing Through Time – 100 years of Bideford Rotary"
Step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey through history as we mark 100 years of Bideford Rotary with this year’s special theme: “Sailing Through Time – 100 years of Bideford Rotary". The 2025 Bideford Water Festival promises an unforgettable day packed with vibrant community spirit, historic tributes, and maritime fun.
Join us at the Quay for a family-friendly celebration featuring live performances, themed floats, and a huge range of market stalls, games, and water-based spectacles. Whether you’re reliving the roaring 1920s or imagining the future, there’s something for everyone – and joining in the fun of the Water Festival is free for all.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates, highlights from past festivals, and this year’s programme as it unfolds. Let’s celebrate a century of service, togetherness and adventure – right here in the heart of Bideford.
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A free workshop for you to learn the tricks and building techniques to craft an unsinkable cardboard vessel (we hope)
Free
Registration required
A free workshop for you to learn the tricks and building techniques to craft an unsinkable cardboard vessel (we hope)
£20.00
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Build and decorate your cardboard boat and sail it against others, either on your own or with a crew, for a chance to win prizes!
£20.00
Registration required
Build and decorate your cardboard boat and sail it against others, either on your own or with a crew, for a chance to win prizes!
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Food & Drink
Street Food - Gourmet butcher's locally produced burgers, bacon, local butcher's sausages, griddled halloumi served in fresh bakery rolls. Hot non alcoholic beverages, cold soft drinks.
Arts & Crafts
WOW Brush, Twirl Curl 6 in 1 Hair accessory, Festival hats and kids novelties.
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Anna Fraser Face Painting
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