Hippity Hoppity, it's time for the annual Easter Egg Hunt in the vineyard! Bring the whole family out! The hunt will start at 2:00- bring a basket and your rain boots, it might be muddy. The egg hunting is for children (and it's free), but they have plenty of fun for the adults too. Trev...
Join the Bower Center for the Arts for an evening of Big Band Jazz! The Big Band of the Blue Ridge is a sixteen-piece big band based in Bedford, Virginia, dedicated to the performance of classic and contemporary big band jazz. The BBBR was originally founded as the University of Lynchburg Community Big Band in...
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
Come 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 great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
Named to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
Join a group of professors and students who are working in partnership with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to study the skies above the Blue Ridge Parkway. Learn about the importance of dark night skies, the role they play in forming rural identity, and the steps communities can take to preserve and protect them.
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors! Wander: They will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season! Awe: You will...
Named to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
April 2–4 is blooming with charm, treasures, and just a little bit of Easter magic! Step into Woods Goods & Mercantile and wander through freshly stocked vendor booths bursting with vintage finds, garden-inspired décor, and one-of-a-kind pieces you didn’t know you needed! Last-minute Easter ideas? Shop sweet decor, thoughtful gifts, and table-ready treasures that will...
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.
