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 Christmas Market
Forest Farmers Market 15583 Forest Road, ForestCome celebrate the holidays with the Forest Farmers Market! Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, artisans and more. Located behind the Forest Library.
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Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, BedfordJoin us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas! Experience the magic of the season at this beloved, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by...
Holiday Bake & Wreath Sale
Tractor Supply 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, BedfordThe Community Pet Coalition is hosting a Holiday Bake & Wreath Sale on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Bedford Tractor Supply Company. Enjoy...
Holiday Adoption Event
Bedford County Animal Shelter 1307 Falling Creek Rd., BedfordOn Saturday, December 13th, Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter (FOBCAS), will be holding our annual Holiday Happiness Adoption Event at the Bedford County Animal Shelter. We will be offering...
Christmas in Sedalia
Sedalia Center 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big IslandJoin the Sedalia Center for another magical Christmas in Sedalia, filled with festive fun for the whole family! Shop the charming Vendor Village of local artisans, visit with Santa and...
Mountain Run Farm Holiday Market
Mountain Run Farm 1228 Charlemont Rd, Big IslandCome to Mountain Run Farm for their Holiday Market! This festive market will feature a wide variety of local goods, including metal art, jewelry, earth pottery, candles, blacksmithing, natural home...
Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library 201 East Main Street, BedfordDon't miss this Christmas train display featuring landmarks of Bedford and much more! The trains are located on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Admission is $5, kids are free....
Bedford Central Library Christmas Event
Bedford Central Library 321 North Bridge Street, BedfordThe Bedford Central Library will host its 2025 Christmas event on Saturday, December 13th, offering a full day of festive fun for all ages. The celebration begins with Breakfast with...
Daytime Holiday Tours
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 687 Poplar Forest Dr., ForestEnjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long, docent guided tours explore how...
Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Greenwood Cemetery 1311 Park Street, BedfordThe Peaks of Otter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will be helping Greenwood/Longwood/Fairmont Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, BedfordCome to the Bower Center for the Arts to view two new exhibits: Through the Lens II, An Invitational Exhibit and Andrea Wild: Caught In Old Lace Between the Stars...
Gross Orchard Holiday Open House
Gross' Orchard 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., BedfordTake this time do some Holiday shopping or get those items for your Christmas dinner. Join in on the Christmas fun- come see Majic Mike and his card show, sit...
Santa at the Vineyard
Fables & Feathers Winery 2117 Bruno Dr., GoodviewSANTA IS COMING!!!! Bring out the whole family for a low-key festive time! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Fable & Feather Winery for photos, games, and anything else...
Live Music at Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon Marketplace 14917 Moneta Rd, MonetaCome see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend! Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and...
Meet Santa at Apocalypse
Apocalypse Ale Works 1257 Burnbridge Road, ForestSanta Meet & Greet at Apocalypse Ale Works Santa’s swinging by the brewery! Bring the family out to Apocalypse Ale Works for a festive afternoon of holiday fun. Where: Apocalypse...
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center 600 Edmund St., BedfordThe classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover...
Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, BedfordAs twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the 4,427 men killed on D-Day during the annual Flames of Memory event....
Christmas at Smith Mountain Lake
EastLake Community Church 1201 Timberwood Lane, MonetaJoin EastLake Community Church for one of the most festive weekends of the year as we bring the joy of Christmas to Smith Mountain Lake! Guests will enjoy an evening...
Concert at the Bower Center
Bower Center for the Arts 305 North Bridge Street, BedfordSOLD OUT! Come to the Bower Center for a Christmas Cabaret with a twist! Wynn Creasy and CW Markham lll will be putting on a show! $20 in advance/$25 at...
Candlelight Wine Dinner
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 687 Poplar Forest Dr., ForestStep back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, to...
The Christmas List
Cedar Oaks FarmComing this Christmas Season, at Cedar Oaks Farm For the first time ever, this beautiful wedding venue is opening its doors for a holiday event that’s open to the public!...
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center 600 Edmund St., BedfordThe classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover...