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.
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.
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Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAs 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 Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp of freedom. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Purchase a...
Holiday Candlelight Tours @ Poplar Forest
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesTour 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 from Jefferson’s letters and diaries, about the ways the Jefferson family and their enslaved workers spent the holidays. Find out what foods they may have...
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesFestival 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” is the theme for this year. The event will feature trees that are decorated by local businesses and organizations. Visitors are encouraged to come by...
Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAs 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 Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp of freedom. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Purchase a...
Christmas Concert at the Bower Center
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe Bower Center is proud to host The Ronn McFarlane & Carolyn Surrick, who will be singin your favorite Christmas carols! The doors will open at 5:30pm with the concert beginning at 6. The concert will be two 40 minute segments with a 10 minute intermission. Please no outside food or drinks as refreshments will...
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesFestival 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” is the theme for this year. The event will feature trees that are decorated by local businesses and organizations. Visitors are encouraged to come by...
Bedford Museum Train Exhibit
Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome 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.
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesFestival 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” is the theme for this year. The event will feature trees that are decorated by local businesses and organizations. Visitors are encouraged to come by...