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Programme for 2026
| Time | Event |
| 08.30 am | Pre–Registration opens for Bell Boat Regatta |
| 09.00 am | Bell Boat Regatta begins, First Race |
| 10.00 am | Doors Officially Open Ondine Arrives By Water |
| 10.30 am 10.30 am – 3.30pm | WYSIWYG, main stage Come and Try It – canoeing, at the floating pontoon, next to the PYC |
| 10.30am-12.30pm | Eco Detectives workshop, Severn River Trust in the marquee |
| 10.30am- 12.30pm | ‘Drumlove’ workshops, in the marquee |
| 11.00am-13.00pm | Ondine Drama Workshop |
| 11.30am | Maypole dancing |
| 12.00 Midday | Regatta Prize Giving |
| 12.30pm | Maypole Dancing Demonstration |
| 12.45pm | Sing for Health (café area) |
| 12.30 pm | Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) Uniformed Flypast – Civic Dignitaries to take salute |
| 1.00pm | Sister Rivers Ceremony |
| 1.30pm-3.30pm | River Wildlife Workshop, Severn River Trust in the marquee |
| 1.30pm | Ondine Youth Drama Performance |
| 2.00pm | Maypole dancing |
| 03.15 pm | Final Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) – Uniformed Boat Flypast to close event |
| 03.30 pm | Raffle Drawn |
| 4.00 pm | Festival Close |
Music performances throughout the day
The Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) will be providing Waterside Safety Cover
St John’s Ambulance will be covering the Festivals First Aid Requirements
RAFFLE & PRIZES
Our Raffle Tickets can be purchased in advance of the Festival by – Jill Oxlade-Arnott at The Abbey Galleries. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 33 High Street WR10 1AA, should you wish to get your tickets early. Cash Only.
There are priced at £1.00 per ticket or £5.00 per book. Your Name | Address or Contact Details will be required, should you Win and we need to contact you.
Our Prizes Winners are:
Prize List for Pershore River Festival Raffle 18.07.2026
Private Charter on the River Avon – 1 hour for up to 12 people, donated by ANT – Ticket No 02023 Pam, Pershore
£50 cash – Ticket No 00366 Emily Miller, Pershore
Bottle 16 year aged Lagavulin Islay single malt scotch whisky – Ticket No 00608 Pam Rayner, Pershore
Selection of 6 bottles of wine – Ticket No 03203 Jan Robinson, Wyre Piddle
3 Rivers Family Swim Vouchers at Pershore, Droitwich or Evesham Leisure Centres – Ticket No 00067 Cathy Taylor
Three months Rivers Membership at Pershore, Droitwich or Evesham Leisure Centres – Ticket No 00447 Carolyn, Pershore
Sunday Lunch for two at The Angel, Pershore – Ticket No 03184 Lisa Lee, Offenham
Private Tour for up to 4 people of Pershore Abbey and Tower – Ticket No 03236 Joy Floody Little Comberton
Decathelon Dry Bag and £20 voucher – Ticket No 03086 June + Royston, Tewkesbury
Bottle Jim Bean Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Ticket No 00244 Chris, Pershore
Spa Luxetique Himalayan Salt – Ticket No 01177 Marc, Pershore
£5 voucher for Upper Crust, Pershore – Ticket No 00572 Hilary Maddison, Pershore
Bottle Malibu Ticket No – 00086 Ryan Edwards, Kidderminster
Cricket bag – Ticket No 01098 Andrea Jones, Lenchwick
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES FROM
- Drumlove
- Maypole Dancing
- Sing for Health (Cafe Area)
- Feel Good Chorus (Main Stage)
- Bandage (Main Stage)
- Ondine Youth Drama Performance
Please re-visit this page regularly to see new additions to the programme
