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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Free
Registration required
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
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!
Food & Drink
Beatz Cooking Kitchen is a pop up trailer serving a range of street food BBQ Pulled Pork to Curried Goat.
Charity
For 60 years, we have been at the forefront of protecting wildlife and the wild places that make Devon so special and believe, passionately, that a better world is one where nature and people thrive together.
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.
Charity
Tarka Rotary is a club that raises money for local charities and helps out in the community.
Charity
Noah's Place is a charity to help people with learning disabilities set up to help unique individuals combat those everyday issues that occur in order for them to reach their true potential and lead a more fulfilling life.
Arts & Crafts
My art is resin and beach themed art, wall art, Jewellery, costume and silver, chopping boards and various other resin gifts. I have a selection at West Country Crafter in Merry Harriers garden centre.
