Shefford Community Festival Programme, 11th – 20th September 2026
Welcome to the Shefford Community Festival 2026 – once again the team here at festival HQ have put a draft programme together, including events which at this stage are still provisional. This is derived from the efforts of our many organisers of activities and events, together with the support of our sponsors. We will, of course continue to update the programme online with further events as details come in. I hope you enjoy lots of these events and perhaps may even be encouraged to organise one of your own next year.
NB – please note the Festival programme is a listing of activities we are aware of that are expected to take place in Shefford during the Festival period. It contains many existing regular classes. To avoid disappointment, if you wish to attend and take part in such a class, we suggest you contact the organiser before you go to the class. Please keep checking because further activities will be added once they are confirmed.
Disclaimer: We have made our best efforts in collating this program, details for which has come directly from event organisers and from public sources, however Shefford Community Festival cannot take responsibility for the correctness of this information. If in doubt please check with the activity organisers. E&OE.
| Friday 11th September: |
| Saturday 12th September: |
| 9.00-1.00pm Shefford Community Market. Up to 33 stalls running between Morrisons and the High Street, offering a diverse mix of products including consumables, crafts and local community fundraisers/awareness stalls. |
| 4.00-9.00pm Eat Feast Street Food with bar and music in the High Street Shefford. Contact Eat Feast on Facebook. |
| Sunday 13th September: |
| Monday 14th September: |
| Tuesday 15th September: |
| 7.30-9.30 pm Shefford WI in the Shefford Community Hall. Speaker Lucy Lewis “First female bomb disposal operator”. Visitors free during festival week. |
| Wednesday 16th September: |
| Thursday 17th September: |
| 10.00 Well Being walk around Shefford lasting 45-55 minutes. Starts at Shefford Library. Free of charge, no need to book – just turn up to walk and chat with the group. No dogs and only well-controlled children allowed. Contact Jan Stephens 07740 778021 |
| 10.30 at the STMA – A pre-bookable 45 minute music and movement session for preschool aged children. Expect musical instruments, fun action songs, well known rhymes, exciting props, bubbles and more. £8.50 for the session , half price for siblings. Contact Karen Garner, Jo Jingles North Herts 07971 578660 |
| Friday 18th September: |
| 6.00am-1.00pm Town Centre Friday Market – fresh fish, mobile phone repair, Greek foods (once a month), home goods and cleaning products. |
| Saturday 19th September |
| 9.00 – 19.00 Scarecrow Festival – all around Town. Get creative and make a scarecrow to display over the weekend of 19th to 20th September. Register the address of where your scarecrow is located and then join in the fun trail around Shefford and surrounding areas to find all the others! To register or for more info E-mail Joanna Wright at [email protected] Participate for free – contact Joanna Wright 07704170582 |
| 11.00am-3.00pm Garage Sale Trail. Free trail sheets available from Country Properties or you can download it here. £5 to register your address as taking part and all registration fees will be donated to Shefford Christmas Lights, which is wholly managed by a fabulous group of volunteers. For information contact Lesley, 07799 642863 / [email protected]. |
| Sunday 20th September |
| 9.00 – 19.00 Scarecrow Festival – all around Town. Get creative and make a scarecrow to display over the weekend of 19th to 20th September. Register the address of where your scarecrow is located and then join in the fun trail around Shefford and surrounding areas to find all the others! To register or for more info E-mail Joanna Wright at [email protected] Participate for free – contact Joanna Wright 07704170582 |
| 11.00am-3.00pm Garage Sale Trail. Free trail sheets available from Country Properties. £5 to register your address as taking part and all registration fees will be donated to a local cause. For information contact Lesley, 07799 642863 / [email protected]. |
