Bedford Music Festival and Taste of Bedford

DO I HAVE TO PAY TO ATTEND THE EVENT?
The Bedford Music Festival is free to all to attend. There will a $40/car parking fee for general entry. Food and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages will be available on site for purchases. There will also be many local vendors selling merchandise. VIP packages are available that provide preferred access and seating.

WHERE DO I BUY TICKETS?
The event is free for all to attend, but there are several VIP packages on sale.

WHAT TIMES ARE THE ARTISTS PLAYING?
We expect the first band, Puppets for Hire, to hit the stage around 3:15 pm and the bands that follow them are (in order) Winston Rider, M80s, and Clare Mahoney and the Great Adventure. The Wailers will go on at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 3:00 so plan to come as early as possible so you don’t miss a thing. Please note band start times are subject to change.

WHERE CAN I PARK?
Parking will be available on the John Jay Homestead property until capacity is reached. In addition, there will be VIP parking which has a dedicated entrance to the festival grounds and is directly behind the performance stage and close to the event activities. General parking is $30/car and payment will be taken on site. VIP parking is $130/car and people can only purchase in advance. VIP parking passes will be delivered to patrons prior to the event. No parking allowed on any street surrounding the event. Vehicles in violation are subject to being ticketed and/or towed at owner’s expense

WHAT CAN I BRING ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS FOR THE EVENT?
Bring yourself, family and friends and come ready to have a great time. As it is Fall and the event will be outside, please dress appropriately. Feel free to bring a blanket for the ground or low-height chairs to enjoy the Festival and its great musical performances. A wide selection of food and beverages will be available on site.

CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD AND DRINKS?
Coolers, food and beverages are prohibited at the Festival in order to celebrate and support our local restaurants and food vendors from all across Bedford.

WHAT IS PROHIBITED ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS FOR THE EVENT?

1. No containers of any kind
2. No liquids, alcohol or illegal substances of any kind
3. No coolers
4. No backpack oversized bags larger than 14”x18”
5. No pets
6. No weapons

HOW IS THE MONEY RAISED BY THE FESTIVAL BEING USED?
Net proceeds from the Bedford Music Festival will help support Destination 39.3, a 501(c)3 organization recently formed by residents of the Town of Bedford to help create a greater sense of community engagement for the three hamlets of the Town of Bedford (Bedford Hills, Bedford Village and Katonah) and to strengthen the business vitality of our Town. Initiatives include beautification projects and other community events that showcase the beauty and diversity of our three hamlets.

IS THERE A RAIN DATE FOR THE EVENT?
There is no rain date for the event, as the Wailers are continuing their tour around the country after October 14. We will continue to monitor the weather to ensure no safety issues and will advise if plans change. (The Farmer’s Almanac says that October 14 will be a beautiful fall day/evening.) And October 14 is Universal Music Day!

WILL SEATING BE PROVIDED?
There will be a limited number of tables near the food tent and around the Festival grounds. We encourage everyone to bring a blanket to sit on or low-height chairs.