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.
2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party!
Jake's Place 1041 Harbour Inn Lane, Moneta, VA, United StatesLet's get our UGLY on!! The uglier sweater the better, prizes for best sweater!! Food & drink specials!!
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Latin Navidad: Free Community Concert
Advance RSVP's appreciated, donations welcomed. Refreshments served Doors open at 6:30pm: Seating is limited, arrive early for guaranteed admission. Latin Navidad will be a celebration of music from Latin America and Mexico by two ensembles specializing in the exciting sounds of theses lively cultures. Mariachi Navidad will fill Bower center with mariachi classics as well...
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26, 2019 – January 3, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. The scavenger hunt will take place again and on certain nights, children can visit with Santa, participate in a...
Elks Home Christmas Lights
Shady Grove Vineyards CabinTake part in an annual Bedford Christmas tradition and drive through the Christmas light display at the Elks Home! Going on now for more than 65 years, the light display helped Bedford get the nickname “Christmas Capital of Virginia”. The venue is also open to guests to walk through and view the Christmas trees decorated...
Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAdmission to the event is free; donations are welcome. As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,414 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the Memorial’s grounds, thousands of luminarias will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp...
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26, 2019 – January 3, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their...
Train Exhibit
Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesInteractive Thomas the Tank Engine Track See Bedford on the layout, local businesses and public buildings "The Polar Express" during the two weeks of Christmas Break Large Groups: please call for an appointment $5 admission for adults. kids are free Closed major holidays and extreme weather Collecting new and gently loved stuffed animals for the...
Elks Home Christmas Lights
Shady Grove Vineyards CabinTake part in an annual Bedford Christmas tradition and drive through the Christmas light display at the Elks Home! Going on now for more than 65 years, the light display helped Bedford get the nickname “Christmas Capital of Virginia”. The venue is also open to guests to walk through and view the Christmas trees decorated...
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26, 2019 – January 3, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their...