The 2025 Bedford Christmas Parade will take place in downtown Bedford. See floats, antique cars, clowns, horses, marching bands, Santa, and much more! The theme will be "Small Town Parade of Trees!" Stick around after the parade and visit with downtown businesses, and at 3 p.m. the tree lighting activities will begin.
Come 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 & the Earth. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The Bower Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and...
Stop by Bower Center for the Arts on December 6th following the Bedford Christmas parade for our CAB Kids Free Family Art Day. Following the parade, we will have several Christmas Ornament Creation Stations set up around the building as well as a Build-Your-Own Hot Chocolate. CAB Kids is a program that invites youth...
Lady Clause will be at Lady Legacy in downtown Bedford after the Christmas Parade! Stop by for crafts and photos.
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!
This family oriented event will kickoff at 3:00pm. Consisting of Santa, The Grinch, hot chocolate & cider, ice sculpting, vendors, kid activities, live performances & music to put you in the holiday spirit! Lighting Of The Tree 6:00 PM.
Join the Bedford Farmer's Market for two holiday vendor events at the Farmers Market! Enjoy treats, music, and your favorite craft and artisan vendors to get your holiday spirit (and shopping!) started!
Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated with fresh greens for the holidays as your guide paints intimate portraits of the Jefferson family’s celebration and Christmas at the Quarter Site, drawn from...
Come celebrate 40 years of The Avenel Foundation's commitment to community service at Historic Avenel's Ruby Christmas Gala! December 6, 2025 6:00 to 9:30pm! Tickets can be purchased at Arthur's Jewelry, Magnolia Mountain Realty, Bedford Area Welcome Center, or from any board member!
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.
