Festival 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. “Oh Christmas Tree” 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...
Don't miss this Christmas train display featuring landmarks of Bedford and much more! The trains are located on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Admission is $5, kids are free. A train pass is also available to purchase for only $10 in the Museum gift shop, which grants unlimited admission through December.
The 2023 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 "Winter Wonderland!" Stick around after the parade and visit with downtown businesses, and at 3 p.m. the tree lighting activities will begin.
The Bower Center for the Arts is currently showcasing two exhibits: Solo Exhibition by Viemeister Resident Artist, Dennis Caldwell and Delmus Phelps Solo Exhibit. The Dennis Caldwell exhibit will be on display through December 22 and the Delmus Phelps exhibit will be on display until January 27. Gallery admission is free. Artist Reception and Gallery...
Come to Reba Farm this holiday season and make this the most unique tradition ever! Includes: Hands on with grooming and tacking, riding, decorating a tree by horseback, games. Then up to the Inn for a full Cowboy-style buffet meal. Cost: $65pp
BVA Mercantile is hosting a “Christmas Memories” Pop up market event! This event will focus on those items that bring back the joy and memories from Christmas past! Vendors, photo opportunities, and more! Free event.
After the parade, The Blue Lady in downtown Bedford will host two local authors for a book signing. DW Lawhorne will have Boots the Cow books for children, and Amy Collier will have her recently published book, “Beyond the Scars”.
The Bedford Council of Gardens Clubs will be hosting their Christmas Home Tour at Historic Avenel this year. The theme is: "Avenel Through the Ages". Come see how Bedford celebrated Christmas in the 1830s through the 1940s. The cost for this event is $15 and children 12 and under are free. The dates are Saturday,...
Spring Oak (formerly the Elks Home) is hosting a benefit concert featuring the band NiteKAP, for the three animal rescues in Bedford County: All American Mutt Rescue, Bedford Humane Society Virginia, and Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, Inc. This event is open to the public. Bring your cash and your checkbooks so you can...
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.
