Sunday 6th September 2026
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Bideford Quay
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Sun 20th July, 2025
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The next Water Festival is Sunday 6th September 2026.
2025 “Sailing Through Time – 100 years of Bideford Rotary" was a fantastic success. 30 boats took part, and the 2025 boat builders were, without doubt, the finest ever in our 100 year history of Rotary in Bideford. You helped us to raise MORE THAN £10,000 for good causes.
Step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey through history as we mark 101 years of Bideford Rotary with this year’s special theme: “101 years of Bideford Rotary". The 2026 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
Registration required
Arts & Crafts
Anna Fraser Face Painting
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Specialising in freshly made hot donuts, slush drinks, tea/coffee and cold cans .
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We are a private Health and Well-Being Centre in Bideford North Devon, who specialize in helping others achieve a healthy and pain free life. Our passion is to help our clients achieve their goals big or small, our style is to work with you to improve your health, happiness and to keep it up for life.
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Founded in 1905, the BNA promotes the study of natural history and exploration of the British countryside. The Taw & Exmoor branch hosts monthly events for all ages, including a youth section with its own magazine. Members enjoy talks, exhibitions, and national publications like Countryside and British Naturalist. Let me know if you'd like an even shorter tagline-style version!
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We are The Garden Box, a Bideford based family business. We have a passion for good food and love to serve you all. Freshly made wraps or salad boxes filled with our signature crunchy homemade falafels, halloumi, a rainbow of salads, and homemade sauces and dips!
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Beatz Cooking Kitchen is a pop up trailer serving a range of street food BBQ Pulled Pork to Curried Goat.
