Bedford Rotary is an active and caring organization. Our fundraising efforts bring in about $35,000 annually through several exciting community events:
The Regional Idol Scholarship Competition showcases talented high school performers and takes place in January. The COVID pandemic suspended this production for a few years, but was reintroduced in January 2025. The Idol Contest is a superbly managed production featuring a live band, backup singers and professional sound and lighting. If you enjoy great talent, this is the event to attend!
The Bedford Rotary Club has hosted two Corn Hole Tournaments in 2023 and 2024 and the response has been tremendous.
Bedford Rotary also has a long history of running an annual fundraising road race. Six years ago we transitioned to an exciting trail race, and the Bedford Rotary Club's Trails 2 Ales 5K was born! Trail runs are growing in popularity and are fun events for individual runners of all ages as well as families, especially when combined with grilled burgers, ales from local breweries, soft drinks, and community fun following the race. Our Trails to Ales 5K race is held at Legacy Park in Bedford .
Bedford Rotary also facilitates additional fundraising and community events which include:
- Bell Ringing from Thanksgiving to Christmas to support the Salvation Army Corps of Manchester. We braved the cold and the wind to ring the Kettle Bell raising more than $12,000 for the Salvation Army. This is the highest grossing Kettle of the Manchester Corps.
- We also remember and honor Bedford’s senior residents living in area assisted living facilities. In early December we meet and escort senior citizens and their care givers to the Manchester Country Club for a festive and fun-filled luncheon. The club provides live music, entertainment and a wonderful meal provided by the Manchester Country Club Dining staff. Our deserving seniors even get a visit from Santa!
The Bedford Rotary Club is pleased to announce that the upcoming Trails to Ales 5K event is scheduled to start at 6 pm (arrive by 5:30 pm) on Thursday evening July 30, 2026 at Legacy Park, 200 New Boston Road, Bedford, NH.
The event is a trail race designed for individual runners of all ages on the cross-country ski trails and features an after-run event with refreshments of grilled burgers and ales from local breweries. Race management is provided by Millennium Running. Registration is $30 per person. The event is held rain or shine and will be capped at 500 runners.
Race professionally timed by Millennium Running.
At the conclusion of the event, you will receive emailed timing information to the email address provided during registration.
Congratulations to this years amazingly talented Regional Idol winners! This year's show was a breathtaking experience and all of our contestants truly WOWed the audience!
View the amazing photos of the evening:
View the amazing photos of the evening:
Our town of Bedford is a vibrant and giving community. 
Welcome to our two newest members! 
Service Above Self
Bedford, NH 03110
United States