First details revealed of forthcoming BedFest's family day of music beer and food
One of the highlights of the summer calendar in the Harrogate and Knaresborough area is to return for the “ultimate community feel-good day.”
First held in 2013, BedFest is a full-day celebration of beer, food and live music that brings the community together alongside the iconic Great Knaresborough Bed Race, with every ticket helping to support people with sight loss and disabilities across the North of England.
It’s the 13th year the event has been held in the superb setting of Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre as a fundraiser for the charity which supports people with sight loss and disabilities to build confidence, gain independence, pursue their goals, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Clare Cunningham, Henshaws Fundraiser, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back for BedFest 2026.
"It’s the ultimate feel-good day where people can enjoy brilliant music, delicious food, and a great festival atmosphere, all while making a real difference in the lives of the people we support.
"We’re hugely grateful to our headline sponsor and long term supporter of the event, Specsavers.”
This year’s BedFest will take place on Saturday, June 13, from noon to 11pm and will be packed with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and brilliant live music.
Street food favourites Urban Cuisine will be serving up their mouth-watering loaded flatbreads and smash burger tacos, while Sparkle and Magic return with their incredibly popular Brymor ice cream and range of tempting sweet treats.
Ticket holders will find a carefully selected range of craft beers from local breweries including Turning Point, Harrogate Brewing Co, Daleside and Roosters, alongside wines and a variety of gins served from the much-loved Gin Shack.
Music will once again be at the heart of BedFest, with performances throughout the day and into the evening from crowd favourites including, DJ Rory Hoy, Hot Sauce, The Song Collectives, and Captain and the Bear.
Andrew Bryer, director at Specsavers Harrogate, said: “We are proud to sponsor Henshaws BedFest for the fourth year running.
"It’s a fun-filled event that the whole community looks forward to and it supports such a wonderful charity.
For tickets, visit: https://www.henshaws.org.uk/events/henshaws-bedfest/