Join us at the Welcome Center as we kick off National Travel & Tourism Week! Every destination has a story to tell about its unique offerings, and NTTW is a great opportunity to showcase some of what Bedford has to offer. On May 7, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., learn more about the Bedford Artisan...
Join us at the Welcome Center as we celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week! Every destination has a story to tell about its unique offerings, and NTTW is a great opportunity to showcase some of what Bedford has to offer. On May 9, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., the Bedford and Forest Farmer’s Markets will...
Join us at the Welcome Center as we celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week! Every destination has a story to tell about its unique offerings, and NTTW is a great opportunity to showcase some of what Bedford has to offer. On May 11, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., a representative from Poplar Forest will demo...
Beyond Likeness – Breaking Boundaries in Portraiture A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person. Some portraits are a mere likeness of the subject, while others tell a story, express an emotion, or touch on some universal truth. More than a dozen local artists have accepted the challenge to...
Virginia 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.
Bedford's first ever Hike for Hope! Help raise awareness for suicide prevention, stop the stigma associated with mental illness, and fundraise for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Families, individuals, and teams are encouraged to participate. For more details, registration, and updates on the event, follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bedfordhikeforhope
On Saturday, May 12, 9 am-2 pm, Goose Creek Studio and The Electric Company will be holding a spring YART Sale. Artists and artisans associated with both businesses are cleaning out their studios (and closets and basements and attics) for this event. Visitors will find lots of treasures - ART (paintings, drawings, pottery, wood, notecards,...
**Please note - this event was originally scheduled for April 7 but was changed to May 12 due to inclement weather.** Kick off Spring Gardening Season with some free family fun at Liberty Landscape Supply!! Pick up the plants you will need to make your landscape pop this season, or simply browse and get some...
Explore the architectural design, history and restoration of Jefferson’s retreat home on this hour-long, behind-the-scenes tour guided by Travis McDonald, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration. Discover how the restoration architects and architectural historians and craftsmen are meticulously restoring Jefferson’s vision for the “best dwelling house in the state…” Admission to the Architectural Restoration Talk...
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.
