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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£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!
£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!
Registration required
Registration required
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Next Step Independence is dedicated to supporting and caring for young people aged 8–18 who, for various reasons, cannot live with their families. We offer them a secure and welcoming environment they can truly call home.
Arts & Crafts
Handmade children's clothes
Food & Drink
Beatz Cooking Kitchen is a pop up trailer serving a range of street food BBQ Pulled Pork to Curried Goat.
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Join Burn the Curtain for this free family friendly activity! Create your very own tiny sea faring character to take home with you. All pirates, sailors and merfolk welcome.
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The Bideford Musical Memory café, run by Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor, is a safe and welcoming space for people living with dementia or memory problems, and their carers. There is always plenty of tea, coffee and cake, lots of laughs, and an hour or so of singing. There is access to specialist support, and it is a great opportunity to talk to others living through a similar experience.
