Destination Bedford

Immigration: Themed Exhibit
2019-12-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Gallery Admission is Always Free
Open Tues-Sat 11am-4pm and every 2nd Friday in Bedford 5-8pm
Nov. 19-Jan 25, 2020
Immigration
Is a movement to a place that is foreign
Movement
Is an act of changing physical location or position or of having this changed
Foreign
Is a characteristic of a country or language other than one’s own; or something strange and unfamiliar
“Art drives ideas home in a way that is unmatched by any other medium. We need multidimensional, complex stories about who we are; we need to represent ourselves in our full humanity.” – Felipe Baeza, Visual Artist

Festival of Trees
2019-12-20 09:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-15 09:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26, 2019 – January 3, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan.
The scavenger hunt will take place again and on certain nights, children can visit with Santa, participate in a craft activity, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. More information will be posted as we get closer to the event.
If you are a local business that is interested in participating in this year’s event, contact Michelle Crumpacker at (540) 587-5681 or mcrumpacker@bedfordcountyva.gov. A limited number of spaces are still available.

Elks Home Christmas Lights
2019-12-19 17:30 - 22:00, 2019-12-18 17:30 - 22:00, 2019-12-17 17:30 - 22:00, 2019-12-16 17:30 - 22:00, 2019-12-15 17:30 - 22:00, 2019-12-14 17:30 - 22:00 | Shady Grove Vineyards Cabin
Take part in an annual Bedford Christmas tradition and drive through the Christmas light display at the Elks Home! Going on now for more than 65 years, the light display helped Bedford get the nickname “Christmas Capital of Virginia”. The venue is also open to guests to walk through and view the Christmas trees decorated by local businesses (parking is located behind the Home.) Admission is free, donations accepted.

Candlelight Tours
2019-12-19 17:30 - 18:30 | 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. Experience the villa by candlelight while your guide paints a portrait of the ways the Jefferson family and their enslaved workers spent the holidays, by sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Tours end in the restored Jefferson-era kitchen with hearth cooking demonstrations. Admission is $20 per person; reservations are required.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Thursdays, December 5, 12 and 19 at 5:30 p.m. each evening
Fridays and Saturdays, December 6, 13, 20 and 21 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each evening.

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Train Exhibit
2019-12-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Interactive Thomas the Tank Engine Track
See Bedford on the layout, local businesses and public buildings
“The Polar Express” during the two weeks of Christmas Break
Large Groups: please call for an appointment
$5 admission for adults. kids are free
Closed major holidays and extreme weather
Collecting new and gently loved stuffed animals for the Teddy Bear Bridge for Gleaning for the World

Festival of Trees
2019-12-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26, 2019 – January 3, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan.
The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote and at the conclusion of the event, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses that decorated the trees.
The scavenger hunt will take place again, and on certain nights children can visit with Santa, participate in a craft activity, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly.
Open Seven days a week from 9:00AM until 5:00PM
Extended Hours until 9:00PM – December 6, 13, 14, 15, 20
* The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Flames of Memory
2019-12-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Admission to the event is free; donations are welcome.
As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,414 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.
Nomad Coffee Co. will be on-site each night with hot drinks to help you stay warm while exploring the event.

Latin Navidad: Free Community Concert
2019-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
Advance RSVP’s appreciated, donations welcomed.
Refreshments served
Doors open at 6:30pm: Seating is limited, arrive early for guaranteed admission.
Latin Navidad will be a celebration of music from Latin America and Mexico by two ensembles specializing in the exciting sounds of theses lively cultures. Mariachi Navidad will fill Bower center with mariachi classics as well as music celebrated in Mexico at Christmas.
This evening will also bring to the audience marimba ensemble music of Mexico and Guatemala from a joyous Marimba mi Feliz ensemble. Several guest musicians will accompany theses groups and assure Bower Center audiences a night of music unique to the venue.
https://www.questschoolofmusic.com

2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party!
2019-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Jake’s Place, 1041 Harbour Inn Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Let’s get our UGLY on!! The uglier sweater the better, prizes for best sweater!! Food & drink specials!!

Christmas in Wartime
2019-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Free Admission | Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 6-9 p.m.
– Pictures with a G.I. Santa
– WWII Camp Displays
– Christmas Crafts
– Nomad Coffee Co.
This event coincides with Flames of Memory. Make sure to plan enough time to participate in Christmas in Wartime and explore our stunning luminaria display.
For more information, email education@dday.org, call (540) 586-3329, or visit www.dday.org/christmas-in-wartime.

Pantasia Flute Choir
2019-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Shady Grove Vineyards Cabin
Pantasia Flute Choir will be performing a free concert at the English Meadows Elks Home in Bedford on December 14th, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
Pantasia is an adult flute choir based in Roanoke VA. The instrumentation includes piccolo, C flute, alto and bass flutes. Pantasia Flute Choir was formed in 1991 and has grown to volunteer membership of about 20 members.

Hickory Hill Holidays
2019-12-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Visit the 1923 farmhouse tasting room and gift shop for the Holidays. Enjoy a wine tasting and then sip the mulled wine as you browse the gift shop and find that perfect gift for the wine lover on your list. Hickory Hill Vineyards, 1722 Hickory Cove Ln, Moneta, VA 24121, www.SMLwine.com
