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Bideford Water Festival 2025

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"

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Celebrate a Century of Community at the Bideford Water Festival 2025

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 entry is completely free.

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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What’s on at the festival

Cardboard Boat Race
Jul 20, 2025
1:45 pm

£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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Cardboard Boat Race
Jul 20, 2025
1:45 pm

£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!

Details  >View event details

Water activities

Quayside activities

We'll be announcing our events nearer the time

Stalls

Cornish Crêpes

Food & Drink

Cornish Crêpes, mini pancakes and sweet pretzels with a variety of fillings made just for you

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KB Treats

Food & Drink

Specialising in freshly made hot donuts, slush drinks, tea/coffee and cold cans .

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North Devon Hog Roast

Food & Drink

A family-run, award-winning catering company in North Devon, we specialise in traditional hog roasts and bespoke events, using top-quality local ingredients with a focus on sustainability.

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Made by Lisa

Arts & Crafts

Handmade children's clothes

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Pure Images

Arts & Crafts

Photographic prints, greeting cards and gifts from North Devon based photographer Rachel Marshall

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Doggy Bakes

Arts & Crafts

Doggy Bakes of Westward Ho, providing a range of handmade fruit and vegetable based dog treats, along with a small bought in range of chews and Yak Bars.

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