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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T090000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Festival of Trees held at the Bedford Area Welcome Center. The theme this year is “Whimsical\, Merry & Bright”.   This is the 9th year of the event and it will feature more than two dozen trees decorated by community organizations and businesses. \nYou can vote for your favorite tree\, voting is just $1.00 per vote.  All proceeds of the winning trees will be donated to their selected charities. \nThere is also a scavenger hunt for the kids which is always a lot of fun. \nThe Welcome Center is open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.* with extended hours until 9 p.m. on December 1\, 8\, 9\, 10\, and 15\, which includes the nights of the National D-Day Memorial’s Flames of Memory Nighttime Illumination which takes place December 8\, 9\, and 10\, 6-9 p.m.  During the extended hour nights\, Santa Claus likes to make surprise visits and loves to have his photo taken with the children (bring your own camera). \n*The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, New Year’s Eve\, and New Year’s Day.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T170000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Bedford Artisan Trail Invitational Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Bedford Made: How the Arts Shape Bedford Business\, Community and Tourism”.  \n  \nFine arts and craft works by artists and artisan members of the Bedford Artisan Trail. \nExhibit Dates: November 21\, 2017 – January 12\, 2018
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/3rd-annual-bedford-artisan-trail-invitational-exhibit/
LOCATION:Bedford  County Administration Building\, 122 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
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SUMMARY:Space ~ Art Exhibit at the Bower Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:This all media judged theme exhibit seeks to go deeper and explore the concept of “space\, the final frontier.” One of the seven elements of art: space can be negative or positive\, open or closed\, shallow or deep\, and two or three dimensional. Other possibilities include: outer space\, deep space\, office space\, a space of time\, wide open spaces\, the space between words\, personal space\, rental space\, or my space. Are your creative juices teaming with spacey ideas yet? Now\, go boldly where no artist has gone before! Show us what’s in your head space! \nExhibit Dates: November 21\, 2017 – January 13\, 2018
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/space-art-exhibit-at-the-bower-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
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SUMMARY:English Meadows Elks Home Christmas Light Display
DESCRIPTION:The town of Bedford becomes a little bit brighter when the English Meadows Elks Home Campus turns on their spectacular Christmas light display! \nThe tradition of lighting the senior living facility has been ongoing for 62 years now.  The display is arranged along the long entrance driveway and around the circle in front of the home’s grand entrance. This is a FREE activity that will leave a memorable impression.  Donations are graciously accepted. \nThe lights are turned on at dusk at about 5 p.m. and turn off at about 10 p.m. from Dec. 1 through Jan. 1.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/english-meadows-elks-home-christmas-light-display/
LOCATION:Shady Grove Vineyards Cabin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2017-12-30/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
CREATED:20160602T195440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T195440Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2018-01-06/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T120000
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2018-01-13/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
CREATED:20160602T195440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T195440Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2018-01-20/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
CREATED:20180110T193822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T193822Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture Series: “D-Day and Operation Neptune: The Naval Contribution”
DESCRIPTION:When we think of the Normandy invasion\, we tend to concentrate on what happened on the beaches or parachute drops into the countryside beyond. Less often do we give much thought to the logistics of the invasion from the water or of the role of the Navy and Coast Guard on that fateful day. Yet it stands to reason that no one was getting anywhere near Normandy without a strong naval presence. \nIn his presentation James Ransom\, Capt.\, USN (Ret.) will look at the varied naval operations and requirements for the largest seaborne invasion in history; at what went right and what went wrong in transporting 150\,000 soldiers to Normandy on D-Day. And we will look at individual acts of valor and sacrifice by sailors who participated in Operation Neptune. \nThe talk is free and open to the public.  Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/lunchbox-lecture-series-d-day-and-operation-neptune-the-naval-contribution/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2018-01-27/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
GEO:37.3649641;-79.2850156
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
CREATED:20180112T171608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T171608Z
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SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Historic Plaster and Plastering Craft
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the historic plastering process as it happens inside Jefferson’s retreat home. Join Henry Orton\, owner of Orton Plasterworks in Savannah\, Georgia\, as he discusses his methods being used to reconstruct the ceilings in Poplar Forest. \nThis winter Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest’s villa is temporarily closed to the public while the ceilings are re-plastered. Historic plaster restoration specialists will rework the ceilings using the same materials and techniques used by Jefferson’s craftsmen in the 1800s. On Saturday\, January 27\, British master craftsman Henry Orton\, one of the finest traditional plasterers working in the United States\, and his assistant Mark Smith will present a plaster talk and tour of the plastering workspaces for those interested in historic building practices. \nAdmission to the plaster talk is free\, however donations are suggested. RSVP required.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/the-art-and-science-of-historic-plaster-and-plastering-craft/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180225
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
CREATED:20180119T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T195514Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Sweethearts Month At The Peaks Of Otter Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, Feb 3\,10\,17\,24\, 2018\nCelebrate the “Valentine” season all month long with our Saturday night exclusive menu and overnight package! Dinner Only and Overnight Package rates are available. Call 866-387-9905 for reservations.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/celebrate-sweethearts-month-at-the-peaks-of-otter-lodge/
LOCATION:Peaks of Otter Lodge\, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
CREATED:20160602T195440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T195440Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2018-02-03/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141519
CREATED:20180118T180436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T180436Z
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SUMMARY:Le Hot Club ~ 1930's Gypsy Jazz
DESCRIPTION:In the 1930’s Gypsy Jazz was made famous by the legendary Django Reinhardt and Le Hotclub de France. In Roanoke\, VA\, a group was formed called Le Hot Club de Biglick (Biglick\, being the old name for Roanoke\, VA). Now today\, this music is kept alive by a group known as Le Hotclub. \nThis music paints a picture that takes you back in time. Come listen to the seductive sounds of Le Hotclub. \nThe concert is held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library.  For more information\, call 540-586-8911\, or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org.  Join us and bring a friend or two! \nAdvance tickets may be purchased from Lynchburg Tickets.  All tickets are $15.  You must bring a paper receipt or evidence on your phone to gain admission.  Doors open at 7pm.  With advanced ticket purchases\, you are guaranteed a seat\, but for the best view come early.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/le-hot-club-1930s-gypsy-jazz/
LOCATION:Relaxing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
CREATED:20160602T195440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T195440Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2018-02-10/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T181918Z
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SUMMARY:Dixieland Mardi Gras with Chris Sharp
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: $12 advance | $15 at the door \nMore Details to come! \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/dixieland-mardi-gras-with-chris-sharp/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
CREATED:20180110T194344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T194344Z
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SUMMARY:D-Day Memorial - WWII Book Club
DESCRIPTION:In our ongoing effort to raise awareness of the epic struggle that was World War II\, the National D-Day Memorial is pleased to continue our WWII Book Club in early 2018. \n\n\nWe will meet to discuss a fascinating volume dealing with the war\, sharing our individual perspective and reflecting on the meaning. \nBooks will be announced on Facebook and updated on our website a month prior to the next meeting. \nParticipants also receive a 10% discount on purchases from Happycoffee during WWII Book Club meetings.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/d-day-memorial-wwii-book-club/
LOCATION:Happy Coffee\, 104 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
CREATED:20160602T195440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T195440Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2018-02-17/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
CREATED:20180112T171840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T171840Z
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SUMMARY:Bound to the Fire: Book Talk with author Kelley Fanto Deetz
DESCRIPTION:Hear the story behind Southern food when author Kelly Deetz discusses her new book\,  “Bound to the Fire: How Virginia’s Enslaved Cooks Helped Invent American Cuisine.” Then visit Poplar Forest’s historic kitchen where Poplar Forest interpreters will demonstrate period cooking techniques. \nA historical archaeologist\, historian and Visiting Assistant Professor at Randolph College\, Deetz draws upon archaeological evidence\, cookbooks and plantation records and folklore for this study of enslaved plantation cooks. \nThe Program includes a cooking demonstration by Poplar Forest interpreters in the historic kitchen.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bound-to-the-fire-book-talk-with-author-kelley-fanto-deetz/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T190000
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SUMMARY:Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater
DESCRIPTION:Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador\, Greg Redfern\, for an engaging presentation to learn about Virginia’s monster impact crater. A jacket is recommended\, and a flashlight is helpful. Free to all parkway visitors. \n“The Peaks Under the Stars” – If the sky is clear after the presentation\, our guests will move outdoors to the lawn area at the edge of the lake to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts. \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/chesapeake-bay-impact-crater/
LOCATION:Peaks of Otter Lodge\, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
CREATED:20180110T194958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T194958Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture Series: “Josephine Baker: ‘The Black Pearl’ in the French Resistance”
DESCRIPTION:Josephine Baker became an unlikely spy for the French Resistance in WWII. Growing up poor in the streets of St. Louis\, Missouri and struggling to survive in an American society plagued with racism\, Baker eventually left the United States and became a cabaret sensation in Paris. \nThere she offered her services as a spy\, noting to the head of the French Intelligence Service\, “The people of Paris have given me everything. They have given me their hearts\, and I have given them mine. I am ready to give them my life.” \nDuring her time in the Resistance\, she collected invaluable information on German troop movements while hiding war refugees in her home. After the war\, Baker received the Croix de Guerre and the Medal of Resistance. \nThis fascinating talk by National D-Day Memorial Foundation President April Cheek-Messier is in celebration of Black History Month. The talk is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/lunchbox-lecture-series-josephine-baker-the-black-pearl-in-the-french-resistance/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T120000
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2018-02-24/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T120000
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2018-03-03/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
GEO:37.3649641;-79.2850156
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T213000
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SUMMARY:Eli Cook in Concert at Bower Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:“Eli Cook can rattle the house with roots and rock one moment and then drop to a whisper the next for a movingly understated blues number\,” according to Pulse Magazine. Hailing from the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, National Recording Artist Blues Musician Eli Cook will perform a special intimate acoustic show at the Bower Center for the Arts in downtown Bedford on Saturday\, March 3\, at 7:30 p.m. Reserve tickets here.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/eli-cook-in-concert-at-bower-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Virginia 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 enjoy the local food from our area.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2018-03-10/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
GEO:37.3649641;-79.2850156
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T120000
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CREATED:20180301T190022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180301T190022Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmer's Market - Indoor
DESCRIPTION:There will be fresh winter vegetables\, meats\, eggs\, baked goods\, fish\, and coffee along with beautiful artisan crafts. The VT Extension Master Food volunteers will be hosting a “Bake for Good” program. More information can be obtained by calling the Bedford Extension office at (540) 586-7675.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market-indoor/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market Winter Market\, 1088 Rustic Village Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
GEO:37.362525;-79.284181
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
CREATED:20180112T172144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T172144Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology and Nature Hike at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join Jack Gary and Eric Proebsting of Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and landscapes on an archaeology and nature hike along the new Poplar Forest parkway corridor. Explore the course of the road and where it intersects with historic aspects of the property and its natural history. Comfortable walking shoes are necessary. \nClick here to order tickets. \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/archaeology-and-nature-hike-at-poplar-forest/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
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SUMMARY:Opening Day at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Voted the #3 attraction in Virginia in a recent USA Today Reader’s Poll\, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest located in Bedford County will reopen to visitors after being closed all winter for a plastering project inside the historic home. Come see the changes for yourself beginning Thursday\, March 15\, at a 10 a.m. and be sure to check their calendar of upcoming events!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/opening-day-at-poplar-forest/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
CREATED:20180228T223102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T223102Z
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SUMMARY:Peaks of Otter Reopens for 2018 Season
DESCRIPTION:The Peaks of Otter Lodge & Restaurant will reopen for the 2018 season on Friday\, March 16\, at 4:30 p.m.! They are also accepting reservations for their Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet which usually sells out. Call (866)387-9905 to make a reservation. For more information on lodging and upcoming events\, click here.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/peaks-of-otter-reopens-for-2018-season/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T141520
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T182217Z
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SUMMARY:Skiffle USA Steel Drum Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Beat the winter blues and warm up to the warm\, Caribbean sound of skiffle steel drums!  Skiffle USA\, founded in 2013 to foster ongoing cultural exchange and featuring Sweet Briar College faculty and students\, will be performing at Bower Center for the Arts on Friday\, March 16.  So put on your bermuda shorts and flip flops\, don’t forget your sunglasses and join us for an evening of great music and fun atmosphere! \nSkiffle Steel Orchestra\, original from San Fernando\, Trinidad\, has won the World Steel Band Music Festival more times than anyone else. Skiffle USA at Sweet Briar College is the home of the only foreign branch of this venerable art form.  To sample the wonderful sound\, click here: https://m.facebook.com/sweetbriaralumnae/posts/1829125917204575 \nTickets: $10 \n \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/sweet-briar-college-skiffle-usa-steel-pan-orchestra/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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