Get ready for Labor Day weekend, Bedford! On Saturday, August 30 from 2 to 11 p.m., Generations Park at Boys Ranch (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.) will be rockin’ with the return of Bedford Beats and Eats Fest, featuring the Eli Young Band! As of today, the forecast has temps in the 80s! The best part? Everything is FREE!
Eli Young Band - 9:30 p.m.
With Texas roots (they were formed more than 25 years ago in Denton) and a sound that has taken them all over the country, Eli Young Band has earned their place as one of country music’s most loved acts. Known for chart-topping hits like “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” “Crazy Girl,” and “Love Ain’t,” the band has racked up several music award nominations, sold out venues nationwide, and toured alongside country greats.
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Le Freak - 7:45 p.m.
Known as "The Greatest Disco Band in the World," Le Freak brings high energy and danceable entertainment to the Bedford Beats and Eats Fest lineup!
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Guns 4 Roses (Guns N' Roses Tribute) - 5:45 p.m.
Guns 4 Roses will rock all your favorite Guns N' Roses songs from "Welcome to the Jungle" to "November Rain" and everything in between. Members of Guns 4 Roses have performed on stages all across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
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The Inspiration Band - 4 p.m.
Get ready to party, Bedford! The Inspiration Band will have the crowd on their feet and dancing to your favorite throwback hits.
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Milagro - A Texas Santana Tribute - 2 p.m.
Known for their high-energy shows and authentic renditions of Santana’s greatest hits, Milagro brings the rhythm, soul, and Latin-infused rock sound that made the legendary guitarist a global sensation.
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A festival is not complete without the food, and there will be no shortage of it at Beats and Eats Fest! Just like last year, our participating food vendors will feature a unique event or Bedford-inspired item as part of their menu for the day.
Check out the vendors and their specialty items below:
- Mighty Chick Sando - Dancing Burnin’ Chick Stick
- Corn Dog With No Name - Mid-Cities Midnight Cowboy
- The Pink Company - Boot Scootin’ Honey Bun
- Old Glory Pies - Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie
- Dippin' Dots - 121 Split
- Calhoun's County Smoke - The Lone Star Slinky Sausage
- 3F Premier Catering - Generations P(o)rk Arepa
- Kona Ice of NE Tarrant - Harwood Haze
- That's What's Up BBQ - Smokin’ Stage Poppers
- TC Roasted Corn - Highway 121 Elote
- Flavor after Flavor - Tornado Rock “n” Fries
- KRC Shaved Ice - Coco Crazy in Bedford
- Tacos La Pasadita - Taco ‘bout Bedford
- Pei Wei - Zest Fest Chicken
- Sweedee Sweets - The Bedford Sweet Beat
- La Bandida - Don’t mess with Nachos!
- Cousins Maine Lobster
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 Please note, there will be NO on-site general parking at Generations Park at Boys Ranch.
Shuttles
Free parking and shuttle service will be provided from Pennington Field (1501 Central Dr.) to Generations Park at Boys Ranch. Shuttle service will begin at 1:45 p.m.
After parking at Pennington Field, walk across the parking lot to the entrance of the Gene A. Buinger Career and Technical Education Academy (1849 Central Dr.). Shuttles will be picking up and dropping off festival attendees from this location, cycling between Generations Park and Pennington Field.
Other Parking Options
In addition to the free shuttle service, there will be free public parking at Bedford City Hall (2000 Forest Ridge Dr.), City Hall Annex (1805 L. Don Dodson Dr.), in the grass lot located across from City Hall Annex, Old Bedford School (2400 School Lane), and the Bedford Library (2424 Forest Ridge Dr.). These lots are all park and walk locations.
Accessible (Handicap) Parking
A LIMITED amount of accessible (handicap) parking spots will be available at Generations Park near the ballfields, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. You must have an accessible placard or license plate in order to park in this area. Please enter this area at Harwood Road and McLain Road (by the post office).
If all accessible spots are full at Generations Park, accessible parking is also available at Pennington Field. Festival attendees will be able to get to and from the park via accessible (handicap) shuttles. Just look for the universal accessible (handicap) symbol on the bus.
Ride Share
If you will be using Uber, Lyft, or another ride share app driver, please have them drop you off and pick you up at the Bedford Library (2424 Forest Ridge Dr.) to avoid any road closures and pedestrians. The City will have Ride Share App signage in place.
Be Respectful of Your Neighbors
Please respect all traffic laws (which will be strictly enforced) and be considerate to the neighborhoods adjacent to the park when finding parking locations for the festival. Cars that are illegally parked will be subject to towing.
Also, please be mindful of no parking signs throughout the neighborhoods surrounding the park. Signs will be set-up on the fire hydrant side of the roadway next week for public safety reasons. Please DO NOT relocate them to driveways or the other side of the street.
We've got plenty of fun for the little ones, including:
- Texas Rangers Power Alley – Decorate your very own Wiffle Ball bat, then step up to the plate in the inflatable batting cage
- Lone Star Rydables – Easy-to-ride, animal-themed motorized scooters
- Kid’s Zone – Bounce houses, slides, and a giant obstacle course to burn off that funnel cake energy
- Vendors selling 3D toys, face painting, permanent jewelry, and more
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Check out a list below of items you CAN and CANNOT bring into the park during the festival.
Allowed on Festival Grounds:
- Lawn chairs
- Blankets
- Strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs
- Pop-up tents under 5' in diameter
- Sunscreen/mosquito spray
- Coolers (with non-alcoholic beverages and no glass containers)
Not Allowed on Festival Grounds:
- Pop-up tents or umbrellas over 5' in diameter\
- Animals, with the exception of service animals
- Outdoor grills
- Weapons of any kind (firearms, knives, etc.)
- Fireworks
- Outside alcoholic beverages
- Glass containers
- Skateboards, bicycles, and scooters
We’ll have a few road closures in place the day of the event:
- Beginning at noon, Forest Ridge Drive (from Harwood Road to Shady Lane) is closed. This does include access of Bedfordshire and Lincolnshire Drive at Forest Ridge Drive.
- Beginning at noon, Harwood Road (from McLain to Forest Ridge Dr.) will have one lane open going eastbound.
- Beginning at noon, the westbound inside and turn lane at Harwood Road (from Bedfordshire to Forest Ridge Dr.) is closed.
- Beginning at 12:30 p.m., Lakeview Drive will be closed to non-residents. The only access point to Lakeview Drive will be through Shady Lake Drive. If you live on Lakeview Drive and are coming in or out of the street, please make sure to have either a hangtag in your car (provided by the City) or an ID handy, as City staff will be checking these in order to pass through.
- Beginning at 11 p.m. (after the event is over), there will be no westbound traffic on L. Don Dodson Drive (from EM Bilger Jr. Blvd. to Forest Ridge Dr.)
Visit www.bedfordtx.gov/beatsandeats for complete Beats and Eats Fest information, which includes a Frequently Asked Questions webpage and event map. Have a question about Beats and Eats Fest that's not covered on the City website? Email recreation@bedfordtx.gov.
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