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.
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8:00 am
Apple Blossom Day @ Gross’ Orchard
Come to Gross’ Orchard to celebrate the beautiful blossoms! Apples should be in full bloom making it a great day to get out, walk the trails of the orchard, snap some photos and grab a fried apple pie! There will be buggy rides through the heart of the orchard to capture the beauty of the blooms, history...
Find out more »Community Fair @ Historic Avenel
Come to Historic Avenel for crafters, a flea market, antiques, food and more! Fun for the whole family!
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Forest Farmer’s Market
The outdoor Winter market is here! Visit with artisans, craft, produce, and lots of other local vendors!
Find out more »Osprey 10K/5K Run/Walk
Come enjoy the fifth annual running of the Osprey 10K Run/5K Run-Walk, which will highlight the wonderful attributes of the area as participants make their way along the beautiful roadways in Smith Mountain Lake State Park. The Osprey race is a USATF sanctioned event with all proceeds going to benefit programs at the park and...
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It’s Hip to be Square Exhibition@ the Bower Center
Like many artists before us, from Mondrian to Picasso, we ask that your art “Be there and be SQUARE!” This exhibit is made up of artworks of many mediums and themes, but all conform to being square in shape. Free admission. Online Gallery.
Find out more »Masquerade Exhibition @ the Bower Center
Masquerade … what ideas does this conjure up? … Mystery? Intrigue Fear? Excitement? Fun? There are culturally diverse masks; Hawaiian, Polynesian, African, Native American, Asian, and Carnival and Mardi Gras masks worn in parades and parties. Many are very elaborate as are the Venetian ones and others are just fun and may look like animal...
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