Kite and Motoring Festivals come to Bedford in June

Bedford International Kite Festival comes back to Russell Park on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June.

For the first time, this well-established Festival will be joined by the inaugural Bedford Festival of Motoring. This year will also see 'Party in the Park' on Saturday evening, hosted by the team behind the dance stage at 2018 River Festival.

The Kite Festival will bring kites of all sizes and colours, and from all around the world back in the skies above Russell Park, while in the Park itself there will be plenty to do for the whole family with inflatables, traditional funfair, bars, food and the craft marquee to explore. For the first time at this event you will be able to take part on the river with come and try it activities by Canoe Trail.

The Kite Festival is happy to be in partnership with Eagle Brewery and Gristwood & Toms

Meanwhile down the beautiful Embankment, the Festival of Motoring will see veteran and classic cars, modern classics, supercars, sports cars, dragsters and hot rods, off road vehicles, classic racing cars, commercial, military, public transport, iconic vehicles and quite a lot more.

The inaugural Bedford Festival of Motoring is being brought to the town by Bedford Borough Council in partnership with Adrian Grubb of Events with Panache, sponsored by Motorvogue. Adrian has previously been involved with the successful launch and management of the Stratford-upon-Avon Festival of Motoring.

Mayor Dave Hodgson said "The Kite Festival has long been a very popular event in the local calendar, and we're delighted to be making it bigger and even better. This year's Festival of Motoring and Party in the Park will both bring something completely new to this fantastic weekend. Bedford is a town of events, and the Kite and Motoring Festivals are set to attract people from near and far to a brilliant, free weekend of fun."

For further information, visit www.bedford.gov.uk/kitefestival and www.bedfordfestivalofmotoring.com