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.
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Beale's Brewery 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesLive team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
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Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Apocalypse Ale Works 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesCome to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesFestival of Trees: A Christmas to Remember Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Festival of Trees, where the Bedford Area Welcome Center transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland! Experience the magic as 40 beautifully decorated trees come to life under the...
Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesDon'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.
Yuletide on Grove St- Beale’s Brewery Holiday Pop-Up Bar
Beale's Brewery 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesJoin Beale's Brewery at Yuletide on Grove St, Bedford’s best stop for holiday spirit and Christmas cheer. This limited-time pop-up bar experience features festive cocktails, crackling fire-pits, and special events to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. The pop-up is free to the public. The holiday bar will run along regular service -...
D-Day Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAs twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,426 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 of freedom. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Holiday Candlelight Tours
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesExplore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated with fresh greens for the holidays as your guide paints intimate portraits of the Jefferson family’s celebration and Christmas in the slave quarter, drawn from true stories and anecdotes discovered in Jefferson’s letters and diaries. The tour is...
I’ll be Home for Christmas WWII Radio Show
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesThis 1940's live radio show will take you back to December 1942. You are a part of the show that will be recorded live in front of studio audience at WXMS radio. The first part of the show features the vocal talents of the amazing Santa Sisters, part two is the 1940 radio drama Christmas...
Christmas Classic 5K
Bedford Baptist Church 1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k is celebrating 45 years! Join runners and walkers of all ages and abilities for this central Virginia holiday tradition. Children are also invited to participate in the "Peaks Junior" 1 Mile. Proceeds support the Bedford Area YMCA's Financial Aid program. This event is known for its friendly faces,...