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 are:
1st Place: Private Charter on the River Avon, in Evesham – one hour for up to 12 people donated by ANT
2nd Place: £50 cash
3rd Place: Bottle 16 year aged Lagavulin Islay single malt scotch whisky
More Prizes are:
Selection of 6 bottles of wine
3 Rivers Family Swim Vouchers at Pershore, Droitwich or Evesham Leisure Centres
Three months Rivers Membership at Pershore, Droitwich or Evesham Leisure Centres
Private Tour for up to 4 people of Pershore Abbey and Tower
Bottle Jim Bean Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Spa Luxetique Himalayan Salt
£5 voucher for Upper Crust, Pershore
Bottle Malibu
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Draw will take place on 18th July 2026 after 3.30 pm
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
