

# Events & Things To Do In Bedford on 17th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Bedford on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Bedford on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Bedford

- **Event Name**: Owls about a Picnic
  - **Description**: Owls about a Picnic – May 17th 10.00-12.00
Picnic with the Owls – A Truly Magical Experience

Step into the world of silent wings and watchful eyes with our brand new Owl Picnic Experience.

Spend two unforgettable hours meeting, handling and flying a var
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/owls-about-a-picnic/200029729608819
  - **Venue**: The English School of Falconry Herrings Green Farm Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedfordshire MK45 3DT, MK453 Bedford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, meetups
- **Event Name**: Flitwick Eagles Girls Tournament 2026
  - **Description**: The Flitwick Eagles Girls Tournament 2026 is on Sunday 17th May, for age groups from U10 to U15. Book now to avoid disappointment.About this EventIt's time to book your place for the Flitwick Eagles 2026 Girls Tournament,
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/flitwick-eagles-girls-tournament-2026/100001981857082885
  - **Venue**: Flitwick Football Centre
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  - **Price**: GBP 44 to 49
  - **Categories**: sports, football, contests, tournaments, dog
- **Event Name**: Priory Marina Dog Show and Family Fun Day
  - **Description**: The 4th annual Dog Show and Fun Day.
Fun Dog Show and family fun day.
looking for stalls with Dog related themes, craft stalls and games stalls (no fun fair rides this year) 
Discount offered for genuine charity stalls.
Dog show will have 10 fun categorie
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/priory-marina-dog-show-and-family-fun-day/200029856308421
  - **Venue**: Priory Waterside &amp; Marina
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  - **Categories**: dog, dog-shows, nonprofit, charities, funfairs
- **Event Name**: Stamperama Bedford - 17th May 2026
  - **Description**: Stamperama Art Stamp &amp; Paper Craft Show at University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue MK41 9EA

Art stamps and paper crafts show

Bedford is accessible from junction 13 of M1 motorway and the Black Cat roundabout on the A1.

More details available www
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/stamperama-bedford-17th-may-2026/200029195848802
  - **Venue**: University Of Bedfordshire Bedford Campus
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Korean Lash lift Masterclass
  - **Description**: Korean lash lift + tint masterclass
� When - 17th May 

� Location - Cox Salon in Bedford 

� Time - 10am till 1pm 

�Cost - £69 

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝

Live model demo � 

Korean lash lift theory � 

Learn the science behind the chemicals used� 

Step by step
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/korean-lash-lift-masterclass/200029673741721
  - **Venue**: COX Hair, Holistics and Beauty Therapies
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- **Event Name**: Mowsbury open
  - **Description**: Mowsbury Golf Club
Open Golf day 

Join us for another fun filled day of golf 
Food and fun
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/mowsbury-open/200029673737026
  - **Venue**: Mowsbury Golf &amp; Squash Centre
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  - **Categories**: sports, golf
- **Event Name**: Bedford: Black Baby Loss Awareness x Zion's Lighthouse
  - **Description**: Join the Bedford Black Baby Loss Awareness Week community walk in support of Black and mixed Black heritage families affected by baby loss.About this EventEveryone is invited by to this supportiv
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/bedford-black-baby-loss-awareness-x-zions-lighthouse/100001984165521487
  - **Venue**: Butterfly Bridge
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  - **Price**: Free

## Trending Events in Bedford

- **Event Name**: Bedford River Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Bedford River Festival is returning on 18 &amp; 19 July 2026!
*This is the only official Facebook page for the Bedford River Festival*
Bedford River Festival is a fantastic free event with so much on offer across the weekend for the whole family, with mul
  - **Venue**: The Embankment & Town Center - Bedford
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- **Event Name**: *SOLD OUT* The Loveless ft. Marc Almond | Bedford
  - **Description**: THE LOVELESS Ft Marc Almond
7.30pm, Thursday 9th April, Esquires, Bedford

We are very pleased to announce The Loveless ft Marc Almond will be returning to our intimate surroundings in April 2026, as they warm up for a big show at Wembley Arena with The D
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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- **Event Name**: UB40 at Bedford Park
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at UB40 at Bedford Park, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Bedford Park in vibrant Bedford, EN, this event promi
  - **Venue**: Bedford Park
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- **Event Name**: THE DEKKERTONES 'Skank Holiday Sunday' 3rd May, Bedford Esquires
  - **Description**: THE DEKKERTONES 7:30pm, Sunday 3rd May, Bedford Esquires 

Pleased to announce The Dekkertones are returning to Bedford Esquires on Sunday 3rd May

The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and regga
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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- **Event Name**: Sham 69 - 50th anniversary show at Bedford Esquires on Saturday 4th April 2026
  - **Description**: Vinyl Revelations proudly presents:

SHAM 69 
Live in concert celebrating their 50th anniversary!

We had to wait 35 years for SHAM 69 to return to ESQUIRES and they finally arrived for Christmas 2025. What a night it was!!

The band loved it so much that
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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- **Event Name**: John Summit Bedford Tickets
  - **Description**: John Summit at Tofte Manor✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at John Summit Bedford Tickets, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Tofte Manor in the heart of Bedford
  - **Venue**: Tofte Manor
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- **Event Name**: UB40 feat. Ali Campbell Bedford Tickets
  - **Description**: UB40 at Bedford Park🌟 Journey into wonder at UB40 feat. Ali Campbell Bedford Tickets, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Bedford Park in dynamic Bedford
  - **Venue**: Bedford Park
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- **Event Name**: BUZZCOCKS - Fri 7th Aug - Bedford Esquires
  - **Description**: BUZZCOCKS + Guests

7:30pm, Friday 7th August, Bedford Esquires

We are pleased to announce BUZZCOCKS are return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 7th August

Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto formed Buzzcocks in Bolton in February 1976. The band, completed by t
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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- **Event Name**: Paul Weller Bedford Tickets
  - **Description**: Paul Weller at Bedford Park🌟 Journey into wonder at Paul Weller Bedford Tickets, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Bedford Park in dynamic Bedford,
  - **Venue**: Bedford Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Owls about a Picnic (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at The English School of Falconry Herrings Green Farm Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedfordshire MK45 3DT, MK453 Bedford, United Kingdom), Flitwick Eagles Girls Tournament 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am at Flitwick Football Centre), Priory Marina Dog Show and Family Fun Day (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at Priory Waterside &amp; Marina), Stamperama Bedford - 17th May 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at University Of Bedfordshire Bedford Campus), Korean Lash lift Masterclass (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at COX Hair, Holistics and Beauty Therapies).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Bedford: Black Baby Loss Awareness x Zion's Lighthouse (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at Butterfly Bridge).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Bedford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Bedford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Bedford include The English School of Falconry Herrings Green Farm Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedfordshire MK45 3DT, MK453 Bedford, United Kingdom, Priory Waterside &amp; Marina, University Of Bedfordshire Bedford Campus.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Bedford range from GBP 44 to GBP 49. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bedford include The English School of Falconry - Herrings Green Activity Farm, Flitwick Eagles, Priory Marina Dog Show.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Bedford.

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