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.
Town of Bedford Tree Lighting
Downtown BedfordThis family oriented event will kickoff at 3:00pm. Consisting of Santa, The Grinch, hot chocolate & cider, ice sculpting, vendors, kid activities, live performances & music to put you in...
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Holidays at the Bedford Farmers Market
Bedford Farmers Market Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, United StatesJoin the Bedford Farmer's Market for two holiday vendor events at the Farmers Market! Enjoy treats, music, and your favorite craft and artisan vendors to get your holiday spirit (and...
Festival of Trees
Bedford Area Welcome Center 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United StatesJoin us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas! Experience the magic of the season at this beloved, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by...
Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAs twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the 4,427 men killed on D-Day during the annual Flames of Memory event....
Christmas in Wartime
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesChristmas 1944 on the frontlines comes to life with this unique presentation featuring re-enactors and living history displays, reminiscent of how soldiers celebrated the holidays while fighting in World War...
Holiday Candlelight Tours
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, United StatesCelebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated...
Concert at the Bower Center
Bower Center for the Arts 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome to the Bower Center for a Celtic Christmas with Kinnfolk! $20 in advance/$25 at the door.
Ruby Christmas Gala
Historic Avenel 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome celebrate 40 years of The Avenel Foundation's commitment to community service at Historic Avenel's Ruby Christmas Gala! December 6, 2025 6:00 to 9:30pm! Tickets can be purchased at Arthur's...
Bedford Community Orchestra Holiday Concert
Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center 600 Edmund St., Bedford, VirginiaCelebrate the holidays with the Bedford Community Orchestra! Special visit from Santa! Performance to take place at the historic Susie G. Gibson school in Bedford. Don’t forget your camera to...