Festival of Trees
2024-12-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Festival 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 theme “A Christmas to Remember,” each showcasing the creativity of local businesses and organizations.
Voting: Visitors can vote for their favorite tree(s) for just $1.00 per vote. At the end of the festival, all proceeds will be distributed to the charitable organizations chosen by the businesses, ensuring that everyone has a chance to support a cause close to their hearts.
Family Fun: This festive, family-friendly event includes a scavenger hunt for children, giving them a chance to win a prize!
Hours:

Open Daily: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Extended Hours: Until 8 p.m. on the first two weekends in December.
Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Come celebrate the season with us and make a difference in the community!

Align Before Nine
2024-12-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, December 10 from 8-9AM for an Align Before Nine hosted by the Bedford Area Welcome Center!
It’s a tradition for the Chamber to wrap up the year with their friends at the Bedford Area Welcome Center and Destination Bedford. Align Before Nine is also an excellent opportunity to check out the Welcome Center and their Festival of Trees!
The theme this year is “A Christmas to Remember,” and there will be 40 trees decorated by businesses and organizations across the Bedford area. Make sure to bring some $1 bills so you can vote for your favorite tree(s)! All proceeds go towards the decorators’ chosen charity.

National Guard Birthday
2024-12-13 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
In honor of the National Guard’s birthday, National Guardsmen and National Guard veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial.

Train Display
2024-12-13 10:00 - 17:00 | VA
The trains are back! $5 for adults/free for kids.

Art Exhibit & Reception
2024-12-13 11:00 - 19:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Gallery admission is free for the current exhibit!
Meet the Artist reception begins at 5pm and is open to
the public.

Candlelight Tours
2024-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for
the holidays on these hour-long tours. Admission:
$20/pp; reservations required. www.poplarforest.org.

Winter Carriage Rides
2024-12-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | bedford Primary School
$5 person, children 4 and under free. Rides first come,
first serve. Pick up at the Bedford Primary School and go
through the Elks Home Christmas lights. Cash only.

Liberty High School Performing Arts
2024-12-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
LHS Performing Arts presents Rudolph the Red Nose
Reindeer Jr., the musical! Tickets: $12 at the door.

Live Music
2024-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Live music by Waffle House Index, beer, and food!

Breakfast with Santa
2024-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Elks National Home, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Bedford County Parks and Recreation for breakfast
and a visit with Santa! Parents are invited to bring a
camera for a free picture with Santa and their little one.

Forest Farmers Holiday Market
2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Stroll through the market and find the perfect gift made
locally. Also, fresh produce, meat, bread and treats.

Montvale Christmas Market
2024-12-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Montvale Rec Club
Shop with local vendors for holiday gifts!

A Blue Ridge Christmas
2024-12-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Glass Hill Venue, 1716 Glass Hill Rd., Goode, VA, 24556
Admission includes meet & greet with Santa, Mrs. Claus,
Elsa & Anna. Snacks, petting zoo and kid’s crafts.
Admission is $10 for kids 4-11 and $15 for 12 and over.

Holiday Happiness Pet Adoption Event
2024-12-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Bedford County Animal Shelter, 1307 Falling Creek Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
$10 adoption specials for qualified adopters. Santa will be
on site for photos. White chicken chili lunch for purchase!

Holiday Market
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Mountain Run Farm, 1228 Charlemont Rd, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
A unique shopping experience with local artisan vendors!
Ferguson Family Provisions food truck will be on site.

Train Display
2024-12-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Wreaths Across America
2024-12-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Greenwood Cemetery, 1311 Park Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Peaks of Otter Chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution, will host a ceremony and lay Remembrance
wreaths on the graves of our country’s veterans and
fallen heroes. The public is invited to participate.

German Holiday Celebration
2024-12-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Authentic Live German musicians 12-3, then Christmas
songs played by a saxophonist 3-5, German-Belgian
beers, wines, meads, ciders, food, shopping, and an old-
fashioned celebration German-Style!

A Merry Meadery Christmas
2024-12-15 13:00 - 17:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Shop vendors while enjoying delicious mead, local food,
and listening to live music by Cat & Banjo.
