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.
Elks Flag Day Ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesWe join the members of the Bedford Elks Lodge to celebrate Old Glory in this special commemoration.
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Juneteenth Celebration: Journey to Liberation
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, United StatesJoin Poplar Forest for the historic home’s first Juneteenth celebration. The oldest national commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans living in the former Confederate states, Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the date of the first reading of General Order No. 3, the total emancipation...
Father’s Day at Poplar Forest
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, United StatesTreat dad to a tour of Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat and plantation grounds. Enjoy the tranquility of the natural landscape that once inspired Jefferson’s creativity; take guided tours of his cherished octagonal villa and the slave quarter; and discover what life there may have been like for the Jeffersons and the enslaved residents of Poplar...
Father’s Day Trail Ride and Cowboy Style Cookout
Reba Farm Inn and Saddle Soar Equitainment 1099 Reba Farm Lane, Bedford, VA, United StatesCelebrate Father's Day with a trail ride followed with a Cowboy-style cookout/lunch at the barn. $60/person. Family rates available. Call (540) 586-1906 or (540) 583-1906 for more information.
Forest Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, United StatesVirginia 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.
WWII In Miniature
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesTreat yourself to a one-of-a-kind display featuring miniature World War II model planes, tanks, ships, jeeps, historic figures, and more. Younger visitors can create miniature WWII vehicles and battle scenes in our Lego brick building contest from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration is required for the contest, but a free-play area is available for...
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Beale’s One Year Anniversary
Beale's Brewery 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe one year anniversary of Beale's is here! The Low Low Chariot will perform from 4pm-7pm. More to be announced!
Hamiltunes at Bower Center for the Arts
Bower Center for the Arts 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesLove the musical Hamilton? Know the songs? Or just like to sing? Join us at the Bower Center for the Arts for "Hamiltunes", a Karaoke-style sing-a-long of songs from the Tony Award-winning musical! Check the part list at spectrumartsociety.org/hamiltunes and choose which song and the part you would like to perform. You may sign up...
Movies in the Park
Falling Creek Park 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome join Bedford County Parks and Recreation for Movie night in the Park. The featured movie is Beauty and the Beast. Please bring your own blanket or chair to sit on... Admission and parking are free.