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Ultimate Street Car

Friday 1st August
Until Sunday 3rd August

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USC at Santa Pod Raceway is the Largest, Loudest, Hottest and Fastest modified car festival in Europe! View event

Shefford Community Market

Saturday 9th August 9:00am until 1:00pm + More Dates

07799 642863

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The Shefford Community Market take places on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am-1pm, running between Morrisons and the High Street. View event

Push Yourself to the Extreme – Climb for Charity!

Saturday 9th August 10:00am until 4:30pm

07351 562341

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Push Yourself to the Extreme – Climb for Charity! View event

NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals 2025

Sunday 10th August 10:00am until 5:00pm

01767 627927

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Old Warden (Shuttleworth) Shuttleworth’s Old Warden Park plays host to our second major Hot Rod show of the year NSRA HOT ROD SUPERNATIONALS 2025. The event is packed with activities, entertainment, trade... View event

Hey Duggee is coming to Woburn Safari Park!

Sunday 10th August 11:30am until 4:00pm

01525 290407

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The leader of the Squirrels, Hey Duggee is heading to Woburn Safari Park on Saturday 10th August! View event

Elephant Charity Weekend 16th & 17th August

Saturday 16th August, 10:00am
Until Sunday 17th August, 5:00pm

01525 290407

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Support the Mahouts Elephant Foundation through fun activites! View event

CoComelon’s JJ is visiting Woburn Safari Park!

Saturday 16th August 11:30am until 4:00pm

01525 290407

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It’s time for a CoComelon adventure at Woburn Safari Park! View event

Flying Proms

Saturday 16th August 12:00pm until 10:00pm

01767 627927

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Grab your bunting and wave those flags as we welcome the return of our incredibly popular Flying Proms. View event

Monster Truck Nationals

Sunday 17th August

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THE ACTION-PACKED UK MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS IS MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER FAMILY DAY OUT! View event

VW Action

Friday 29th August
Until Sunday 31st August

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VW Action is the longest running weekend VW Show in the world - now in its 48th year! View event

Best of British

Saturday 30th August 9:00am until 8:00pm

01767 627927

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Don your bowler hats and wave those flags as we celebrate the incredible achievements of aviation and automation in Great Britain. View event

The FIA European Finals

Thursday 4th September
Until Sunday 7th September

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Santa Pod’s most prestigious Drag Racing event featuring over 250 of Europe’s finest teams. View event

ATW Bedford Running Festival

Saturday 6th September, 2:00pm
Until Sunday 7th September, 2:00pm

01582 321559

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Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running. More than just a running race. Conquer the Fun Run, Bedford 5k, Twilight 10K, Bedford Half Marathon or 20 Mile race in 2025!... View event

NSRA Hot Rod Drags

Friday 12th September
Until Sunday 14th September

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Now celebrating the 37th annual Original Hot Rod Drags, supported by the NSRA. It’s a hot rod show at the race track! View event

Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre

Friday 12th September, 9:00am
Until Monday 15th September, 5:00pm

01767 627927

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Attracting over 15,000 visitors each year, the Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society aims to give an insight into the country life at the turn of the 20th Century when steam was in its hey day. Many... View event

National Finals

Friday 19th September
Until Sunday 21st September

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National Drag Racing Championship Finals headlined by the wild 250mph Pro Mod doorslammers! View event

Bedfordshire Beekeepers Association Honey Show and Festival

Sunday 21st September 10:30am until 4:00pm

07519 951418

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Join us at Redborne School in Ampthill for a fun, family friendly, buzzing day of beekeeping discovery! The Honey Show and Festival is a fantastic way to support local beekeepers and producers, learn... View event

JapShow Finale

Sunday 28th September

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As the car show season comes to a close, JapShow Finale is your last chance to get your Japanese car out there before winter draws in. View event

Race Day

Sunday 5th October 9:00am until 6:00pm

01767 627927

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Strap in for an action-packed day celebrating the icons of speed both on the ground and in the air. View event

Das GTI Show

Sunday 12th October

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A German car show at Santa Pod for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche and more. With German or VAG only RWYB plus Show & Shine Competition, Das Autotest and more. View event

Murder Mystery Night

Saturday 18th October 7:00pm until 11:00pm

01525 631905

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Have you brushed up on your detective skills? Think you have the strategies to crack the clues? View event

Flame & Thunder

Saturday 25th October

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Stunts & Drag Racing Family Firework Spectacular: Flame & Thunder is an amazing family day out this October, on the Northamptonshire & Bedfordshire border! View event

Family Halloween Silent Disco

Saturday 25th October 5:30pm until 8:30pm

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Experience a Halloween-themed clubbing event for the whole family! Dance to your favourite rock songs while your family members groove to the latest pop hits. View event

Pumpkin & Prosecco

Thursday 30th October 7:30pm until 10:30pm

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Join us for a cosy evening of adult-only pumpkin carving and bubbles. View event

Comedy Night

Saturday 22nd November 7:30pm until 11:59pm

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Want a night full of guaranteed laughter? Look no further! Castle Comedy will be bringing all the entertainment with a lineup like no other. View event