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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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...
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.
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.
Christmas Lighting at the Elks Home
English Meadows Elks Home Campus 931 Ashland Ave., Bedford, VA, United StatesCome celebrate the 68th year of Christmas Lights at The Elks! Cocoa and Cookies will be available in the front circle starting at 5 pm. There will be caroling, holiday cheer, a few special remarks and then The Elks will officially be transformed into a Holiday Wonderland! Gates will open to drive through traffic after...
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...
Holiday Candlelight Tours @ Poplar Forest
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesTour Mr. Jefferson’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays on these hour-long tours. Step into Christmas past and experience the villa by candlelight while your guide shares true stories gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries, about the ways the Jefferson family and their enslaved workers spent the holidays. Find out what foods they may have...
Live Music @ The Dam Grill
The Dam Grill 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, United StatesCome to the Dam Grill for some great food, a few cold ones and listen to some of your favorite tunes! $5 cover charge Click here to see who is playing this week!
Forest Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, United StatesVirginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.