Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
A Seussified Christmas Carol
Join us on a whimsical romp through a Dickens classic! In this version of A Christmas Carol, you'll meet The Scrooge, Bed-Headed Fred, Little Timmy Loo Hoo, and our Ghost...
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Ongoing
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Centertown Bedford Main Street, BedfordThe annual Bedford Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on December 1 from 5pm-8pm at Centertown Plaza. This year's ceremony will be hosted by DJ Showtime, Status Barber SHOP and...
Forest Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market 15583 Forest Road, ForestVirginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and...
Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K
Old Bedford Middle School 119 US-221, Bedford5K Run/Walk (Chip Timing by Riverside Runners) $20 until Nov.1st •Corporate Cup Teams •Peaks Junior 1 mile run (Timed / includes t-shirt) $12 until Nov.25th •¼ Mile Kids FUN run...
Bedford MuseumTrain Exhibit
Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library 201 East Main Street, BedfordTrain Exhibit returns to Bedford Museum. Interactive Thomas the Tank Engine track See Bedford on the layout, local businesses and public buildings "The Polar Express" during the two weeks of...
Christmas Parade
Downtown BedfordCome on out to Downtown Bedford, Va to see the annual Christmas Parade! It begins at 11am on December 1st. If you would like to enter the Parade, contact Dianne@lynchburgrma.com...
Pictures with Santa at the Bedford Fire Department
Bedford Fire Department 315 Bedford Avenue, BedfordBring your camera and snap a picture of your little ones sitting on the Seagrave Fire Truck with Santa after the Christmas Parade.
Holiday Candlelight Tours
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 687 Poplar Forest Dr., ForestCelebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays, as...
$20