Destination Bedford

Festival of Trees
2023-12-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-17 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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 the Welcome Center and vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote. At the conclusion of the event, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses. There are no winners and no losers of this event, everyone has an equal opportunity to raise money for their selected charity and they will keep whatever amount they raise. The Festival of Trees is a festive family friendly event to celebrate the season while helping causes important to the community.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-12-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

Exhibit at the Bower Center
2023-12-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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 Talk for both exhibits will be December 8.

Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
2023-12-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, United States
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.

Christmas at Smith Mountain Lake
2023-12-17 17:30 - 21:00, 2023-12-16 17:30 - 21:00 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
This weekend festival will be a winter wonderland experience the whole family will enjoy!
There will be:
– Lights
– Music
– Free Santa Photos
– Free Cookies, hot cocoa, and hot cider
– Food and craft vendors
– Ice Skating
– A Christmas tree light show
– Outdoor nativity
Come and share the joy of Christmas!

Olde Liberty Christmas Village
2023-12-17 15:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-16 15:00 - 20:00 | 1030 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
Virginia Sheds is hosting Olde Liberty Christmas Village on Saturday and Sunday 12/16-17/23 from 3 – 8pm. Come out and shop from local vendors, artisans and craftsman for your special Christmas presents. Also purchase food and baked goods from local food trucks and food vendors. The sheds on the lot will serve as Christmas shops for each vendor and they will be decorated as well. The lot will have Christmas lights, fire pits, Christmas music, a photographer to purchase pictures from as well as Santa on Saturday!

Merry Market at the Meadery
2023-12-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Graham Ordinary Lodge & Meadery for their very first on-site vendor market! Shop from a variety of local vendors who will be selling their wares. Sip some delicious mead while you shop! Support your local craftsmen and women while enjoying some delicious varieties of Mead!

Holiday High Cowboy Up
2023-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Reba Farm Inn and Saddle Soar Equitainment, 1099 Reba Farm Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Hands on with grooming and tacking, riding…learning new skills with Santa and his elves with a new twist! So round up your posse and enjoy a day full of horse activities for Roy Rogers and Dale Evans!
Morning Session 10am-Noon @ $50pp
Afternoon Session 2-4pm @ $50pp
All Day – Sign up for both sessions and receive a complimentary hot lunch!

Holiday Candlelight Wine Dinner
2023-12-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Step back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, to celebrate the season with a multicourse dinner with wine pairings. Following dinner Mr. Jefferson will regale his guests with stories about the holiday traditions popular in his time. Must be 21 and over. Tickets for the Holiday Candlelight Wine Dinner are $200 per person or $350 per couple. Seating inside the house is limited to 30; reservations are required, and will be cut off a week before the dinner due to catering considerations.
Tickets

Winter Carriage Rides
2023-12-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Bedford
Come to Downtown Bedford for a beautiful stroll around the town! $5 person, children 4 and under are free.
Rides are first come, first serve, reservations are not available. Carriage rides start at the Bedford Primary School. Cash only.

Holiday Beerzar & Artisan Market
2023-12-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come shop several artisan and craft vendors while sipping on some delicious beer!
Check out the list of vendors below and click here for more information.

Kim Hyatt Design (Jewelry)
All Knotted Up (Crocheted Goodies)
Pegged by Grace (Dolls)
Pris E Nerd (Jewelry)
Pickle Wench (Artisanal Pickles)
The Crafty Bee (all sorts of goods!)
Discura Disc Golf (Sports Apparel)
Stellar Gems (Sterling Silver & Gems)
The Autumn Moon Co. (jewelry)
Hot Heads Pepper Company (Peppers & Jellies)
Jacol Treasures (miscellaneous)
Creative Crafts by Melissa (miscellaneous)
