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.
Craft & Vender Pop-Up Shop
New London Ruritan 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, United StatesThis pop-up shop will have tons of local crafters and vendors! Tali's Food Truck will be on site serving delicious food!
Loading view.
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesFestival 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. “A Storybook Christmas” 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...
Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K
Bedford Baptist Church 1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesThis will be the 42nd Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k organized by the Bedford Area YMCA! This event will be both live and virtual. The live date is Dec. 4th and the Virtual is spanned between Dec. 2nd– 5th. Location is the Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St. Bedford, VA 24523. This run is...
Bedford Museum Train Exhibit
Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome see the annual train exhibit! You will see a layout of Bedford including local businesses and public buildings. $5 admission for adults, kids are free.
Saturday Story Time
Bedford Public Library 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesSaturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5.
Bedford Christmas Parade
Downtown BedfordCome out and enjoy Bedford’s annual Christmas Parade! The theme this year is “A Storybook Christmas”, which coincides with the Bedford Area Welcome Center’s Festival of Trees theme. Following the parade, local restaurants and shops will be open in downtown Bedford. The Bedford Museum will also host the annual train exhibit on the top floor. For...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesStop by the Bower Center for the Arts to see the current exhibits! The featured exhibits at this time are: Adam Sensel: Bardo, Bedford and Beyond, See ME!, and Winter Gifts 2021. Gallery admission is free. *Winter Gifts 2021 ends on December 23rd.
Downtown Bedford Tree Lighting
Downtown BedfordCome enjoy Bedford's annual tree lighting! Vendors, arts and crafts, delicious food and much more! Click here for more details.
Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAs twilight deepens and obscured the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,415 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the 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 of freedom. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Purchase a...