This is it, Bedford! The Bedford Education Foundation’s Island Vibes Bash is the biggest party of the year supporting ALL Bedford schools, and it’s coming right up on Saturday evening, March 1st! Please read on. This is your chance to help us raise funds to support innovation and creativity in the Bedford Public Schools, you DO NOT want to miss it!

When and where is the event?                                                                    

The BEF Island Vibes Bash is on Saturday, March 1st, from 7:00-11:00pm and takes place at the Café Escadrille in Burlington. We will be in the main ballroom and lovely parlor area. From Bedford, take exit 51A for US-3/S towards Winchester off of Rt.128 North. The Café Escadrille is located approximately 1/2 mile down on the left. The far parking lot is the one for functions.

How much are tickets and where do I get them?

Tickets are $55 each and can be purchased online on this site https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/bef-island-vibes-bash through Thursday, February 27th. You can also purchase a “Paraside Patron” sponsorship if you so choose for $250, which includes two tickets, an event keepsake, and entry into a special raffle at the Bash. If you don’t buy your tickets by the deadline, tickets will be available for $65 at the door, but the deadline to be a Paradise Patron is SUNDAY, February 23rd.

When should I buy tickets?

NOW! If you are planning on going, we encourage you to buy tickets now if you haven’t already. It really helps us in planning, AND it saves you money!

What should I wear?

Good question! There are no requirements to be thematic. We tried to make this one as easy and fun as possible! If you do dress the theme, some ideas are tropical prints, resort wear, full-on Parrott Head, fun accessories, or just throw on some jeans and flip flops – you are on vacation for the night, and it’s just a party! Trust us, a good time will be had by all no matter what you are wearing.

Will I need cash?

The bar accepts cash as well as credit cards. For door tickets, as well as our fabulous Silent Auction, the BEF will accept cash, check, and all major credit cards.

Will there be food?

Yes! We will provide a selection of stationary and passed appetizers throughout the evening.

Will there be music?

Yes! We have once again secured our amazing DJ Joe Kaszuba from Fine Tune Entertainment for the event, so bring your requests! The dance floor will be ready! We also have a fun addition this year with a steel drum performer, Jefferey Clayton of PanNeubean Steel, for the first part of the evening.

Do I have to be a Bedford resident to attend?

No. If you have friends and family who are interested in a fun night out and supporting our schools, bring them along. The more the merrier!

Is this a family event?

No. This event is adults-only.

What are you raising funds for anyway?

Great question! The Bedford Education Foundation, established in 2008, provides grants to support innovation and creativity at all four of Bedford’s Public Schools. To date, we have funded nearly $350,000 in K-12 initiatives. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so we need YOUR HELP to continue being able to support such wonderful grant programs. Find out more about us at bedfordeducation.org.

What if I can’t go to the Bash, but I’d still like to support the BEF?

Thanks! You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Bedford Education Foundation on our website here: https://bedfordeducation.org/donate/.

I have a question about your event. How can I get an answer?

Send an email to BEF President Jen Kelley at president@bedfordeducation.org and she will be happy to answer any questions.

We hope to see you there!

The BEF Island Vibes Bash Planning Committee

Jen Kelley

Cindy Tulimieri

Gretchen Kind

Christine Smith

Jana Magnus

Audrey Gould

Elena Pellegrino

Christine McLellan

Bhuvana Husain

Jenn Hagan

Ashlee Santerre