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.
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...
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Craft & Vender Pop-Up Shop
New London Ruritan 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, ForestThis pop-up shop will have tons of local crafters and vendors! Tali's Food Truck will be on site serving delicious food!
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, BedfordFestival of Trees at the Bedford Area Welcome Center is an annual event that takes place around the end of November through the first week of January. “A Storybook Christmas”...
Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K
Bedford Baptist Church 1516 Oakwood Street, BedfordThis will be the 42nd Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k organized by the Bedford Area YMCA! This event will be both live and virtual. The live date is Dec....
Bedford Museum Train Exhibit
Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library 201 East Main Street, BedfordCome see the annual train exhibit! You will see a layout of Bedford including local businesses and public buildings. $5 admission for adults, kids are free.
Saturday Story Time
Bedford Public Library 305 North Bridge Street, BedfordSaturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with...
Bedford Christmas Parade
Downtown BedfordCome out and enjoy Bedford’s annual Christmas Parade! The theme this year is “A Storybook Christmas”, which coincides with the Bedford Area Welcome Center’s Festival of Trees theme. Following the parade,...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, BedfordStop by the Bower Center for the Arts to see the current exhibits! The featured exhibits at this time are: Adam Sensel: Bardo, Bedford and Beyond, See ME!, and Winter...
Downtown Bedford Tree Lighting
Downtown BedfordCome enjoy Bedford's annual tree lighting! Vendors, arts and crafts, delicious food and much more! Click here for more details.
Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, BedfordAs twilight deepens and obscured the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,415 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the grounds, thousands of luminarias will shine in recognition of...
Holiday Candlelight Tours @ Poplar Forest
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, ForestTour Mr. Jefferson’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays on these hour-long tours. Step into Christmas past and experience the villa by candlelight while your guide shares true stories gathered...