What's On in Bedford
Sports Events
- Friday 3rd April - Until Monday 6th April
An action-packed weekend for the whole family featuring the famous annual Jet Car Shootout!
- Sunday 12th April
The GTI Spring Festival is now established as the real 'season opener', and THE one day show for enthusiasts of all VAG marques, SEAT, Skoda, Audi and of course Volkswagen.
- Sunday 26th April
Welcome to The Fast Show at Santa Pod Raceway, the first performance and modified car event on the Santa Pod calendar.
- Friday 1st May - Until Sunday 3rd May
The 30th annual Nostalgia Nationals, supported by the NSRA.
- Sunday 10th May
Whatever you like about the Japanese scene, JapShow has something for everyone.
- Friday 15th May - Until Sunday 17th May
Family Friendly VW Weekender! A three-day relaxed VW Festival with all the elements of the shows we all know and love!
- Friday 22nd May - Until Sunday 24th May
Round 1 of the FIA/FIM European Championships is one of Santa Pod's most prestigious Drag Race meetings.
- Sunday 31st May
Vauxhalls take over Santa Pod with Vauxhall only RWYB, Show & Shine and more!
- Saturday 6th June - Until Sunday 7th June
Trucks of all eras meet drag racing thrills.
- Sunday 21st June
The all action performance based BMW car show!
- Friday 26th June - Until Sunday 28th June
A vintage lifestyle weekend dedicated to race cars, bikes and hot rods from a bygone era.
- Saturday 18th July
Santa Pod Raceway have teamed up with the Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain and Simply Mustangs UK to put on a horsepowered-fueled extravaganza!
- Sunday 19th July
This weekend we once again pay homage to the very best of Ford's cars and of course vans! Giving you the opportunity to take your Ford down the quarter mile.
- Friday 24th July - Until Sunday 26th July
Get ready for a weekend like no other, packed with entertainment and enjoyment for everyone! This year’s music release sets the stage for the ultimate party weekender!
- Friday 31st July - Until Sunday 2nd August
USC at Santa Pod Raceway is the Largest, Loudest, Hottest and Fastest modified car festival in Europe!
- Sunday 23rd August 9:00am until 6:00pm
THE ACTION-PACKED UK MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS IS MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER FAMILY DAY OUT!
- Thursday 10th September, 9:00am - Until Sunday 13th September, 5:00pm
Santa Pod’s most prestigious Drag Racing event featuring over 250 of Europe’s finest teams.
- Friday 25th September, 9:00am - Until Sunday 27th September, 5:00pm
National Drag Racing Championship Finals headlined by the wild 250mph Pro Mod doorslammers!
- Sunday 4th October 9:00am until 5:00pm
Life is A Highway. It’s a German car takeover at Santa Pod!
- Sunday 11th October 9:00am until 5:00pm
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.
- Saturday 31st October 9:00am until 5:00pm
Stunts & Drag Racing Family Firework Spectacular: Flame & Thunder is an amazing family day out this October, on the Northamptonshire & Bedfordshire border!