Sponsored by The Harpur Trust.
Mill Meadows is a hub of activity during the River Festival, with trade stalls galore and the ever-popular Community Stages showcasing fantastic performances from the communities of Bedfordshire.
Mill Meadows will feature an Arts and Culture Area showcasing some of the fantastic local creativity. It will be a creative haven for you to enjoy and participate in a range of activities delivered by local cultural organisations and practitioners.
Across both days will be a range of activities across a variety of art forms including music, dance, storytelling, poetry, visual art and crafts. Delivered collaboratively by the Bedford Cultural Partnership.
Come and explore a range of free art, performance and cultural activities at the Arts and Culture Island. Meet local arts organisations from the Bedford Cultural Partnership including Ananda Arts, Bedford Creative Arts, Heritage Bedford, Bedford Libraries, The Quarry and BedFringe and many more to find out more about what's on throughout the year, try free creative activities, and watch live dance and music performances.
This area is especially family friendly with space to participate or just watch the many talents of some of Bedford’s creative community.
Mill Meadows also hosts viewing areas for the river and a vast array of trade and promotional stalls, alongside some giant inflatables and water activities.
Photo credited to Bedford Creative Arts and Andy Willsher.
Catering available
| Food options on site | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten Free | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Food | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carvery | Yes | |||
| Chicken Dishes | Yes | |||
| Duck Wraps and Burgers | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Gourmet Burgers | Yes | Yes | ||
| Kababs | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Noodles | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shawarma Lebanese Pittas | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Wood Fired Pizza | Yes | Yes |
Community Stage
The Community Stage boasts an array of local bands and performance groups ranging in different genres and styles.
Performers
Saturday 18 July: Community Stage
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 11am | Olivia Lynn |
| 11:25am | Bedford Pipe Band |
| 12pm | DJ Danny Matcham |
| 12:25pm | Ragged Staff |
| 1pm | Inspire Performing Arts |
| 1:15pm | Uprising |
| 2pm | Stagecoach Performing Arts Bedford |
| 2:25pm | The Black and Gold |
| 3pm | Rohan Regmi |
| 3:25pm | PVE |
| 4pm | Cameo |
| 4:25pm | Devils Mojo |
| 5pm | Bedford Youth Community Gospel Choir |
| 5:25pm | Donna Samuels |
| 6pm | Rise Dance Collective |
| 6:25pm | Bhangra Smash Up |
| 7pm | WondRWomN |
| 7:25pm | Carbon Daydreams |
| 8pm | Dave Bergin presents GoodTimes - ‘Back to the 90s’ |
| 8:25pm | Frenzy |
Sunday 19 July: Community Stage
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 11am | Buskerteers Choir Bedford |
| 11:25am | Robbie Herrick |
| 12pm | Swingsters.co.uk |
| 12:25pm | Simit Maroon |
| 1pm | Bedford College |
| 2pm | Fight Klub DnB Workout |
| 2:25pm | Bruce Duke Trio |
| 3pm | Capricorn Performing Arts |
| 3:25pm | Fe Salomon |
| 4pm | FUZE Dance Company |
| 4:25pm | The Krakens |
