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FRIDAY | Your Guide to the Fireworks and Funfair
The countdown is on until this Friday’s annual Fireworks Display and Funfair at Bedford Blues.
Tickets remain available with a £2 online discount! Don’t risk missing out, get your tickets now before it’s too late by clicking here.
Event Logistics & Timings
To aid queueing on the night and ease congestion, the main gates on Goldington Road will now open at 5:30pm ahead of another action packed, fun filled evening at the home of Bedford’s premier sporting club.
All three entrance points will again be in operation this year; in addition to the main turnstiles, the adjacent Burrow entrance opposite Bushmead Avenue and the hospital gate located off Kimbolton Road, will be open at 6pm.
The funfair, bars and catering units will be available from first opening, leaving ample time to wander around and soak up the family atmosphere at this traditional town event, before the first display starts at 7pm. The children’s display is the perfect winter warmer for kids of all ages.
The main display kicks off an hour later at 8pm with another bright, loud and entertaining firework display planned as Firemagic attempt to raise the bar once again. From Catherine Wheels to Firecrackers and Rockets, Goldington Road will be ablaze with colour for the night!
Suitable for every age, enjoy a great family night out or the perfect warm-up to an evening in town, situated just a five-minute walk away.
Last admission is 8pm to ensure no one misses out, so make sure to arrive in good time. Strictly no admission thereafter.
Food and Drink
There will be three hot food outlets available around the ground, two on the main thoroughfare outside the club offices, along with a mobile bar, No.7 Coffee and a candy truck – all before you enter the funfair! Chicken George will also be open from the Burrow serving hatch.
For drinks, head to either The CMC Marquee, Scrum Bar, Rebel Bar or Chalet Bar next to the M&J Group Stand. Toilets will be available in all these areas.
Viewing
Most people choose to enjoy the displays from the back training pitch, but you can view from almost anywhere, with all areas open outside of a 50m radius of the display. The apron seats of the stand will also be open on a first come first served basis.
Hospitality
FINAL CALL: Still time to upgrade your experience with limited availability in The Dovecote Park Suite and The Burrow at the Blues; click the button below to reserve.
Music and Shoutouts
As always we will be playing music across the PA all night in the lead up to the big countdown. If you want a song added, a birthday shoutout or just a message of who you’re at the event with, please email ryan@bedfordrugby.co.uk or message our social channels before 12pm on Friday.
On the TVs
The Premiership Rugby Cup gets underway, with the Blues not in action until Saturday away at Bristol, why not enjoy the competition curtain-raiser with our neighbours Northampton Saints facing their old foes Leicester Tigers. Available on the TVs around the ground from 7:45pm.
Ticketing
With no tickets expected to be for sale on the gate, please purchase in advance online before heading to Goldington Road to guarantee your spot.
Tickets are just £8 on our ticketing platform and can purchased by clicking below. Prices rise to £10 on Friday morning so get yours quick for the cheapest rates!
Event sponsored by Group 1 Bedford BMW, Winckworth Sherwood and Bluegreen Design.
