Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
2018-11-17 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Eat, drink, shop and explore a piece of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Poplar Forest. The festival, which celebrates Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia Wine, features tastings from over a dozen of Virginia’s finest wineries. Funds raised by the festival support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Founding Father’s secluded Bedford County retreat.
Jefferson VIP Wine Festival passes—which include access to a private tent, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a private audience with Mr. Jefferson himself, a special tasting and more—and general admission tickets, which include tastings and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass, will be available for purchase online after September 1, 2018.

Thanksgiving Day Buffet
2018-11-22 11:00 - 18:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
$32.95 – Adults
$29.65 – Seniors (62 years & older)
$16.50 – Children (ages 6-12)
Children 5 & Under Free
Prices subject to 5.3% State Tax, 4% Local Tax, and Gratuity; Beverages Are Additional
This popular event often sells out, so reservations are strongly encouraged; call 866-387-9905 to make yours today!
Soups, Salads & Appetizers

Roasted Garlic & Onion (caramelized vidalia onions and roasted garlic infused cream soup, chives)
Broccoli Slaw Salad, Pumpkin Dressing
Roasted Corn & Spinach Salad, Warm Bacon Dressing
Orange Mint Cranberry Sauce
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Assortment of Domestic & Imported Cheeses, Mulled Cider Apple Baked Brie, Dried Fruits, Assorted Nuts, Breads & Crackers

Action Stations

Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Au Jus, Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Entrées & Sides

Hand Carved Butter & Fresh Herbs Basted Turkey Breast
Lemon Dill Broiled Salmon
Roasted Pork Loin, Apple Cider & Fruit Sauce
Salmon Corn Cakes, Remoulade
Classic Giblet Gravy
Oyster Dressing
Creamy Mac & Cheese
Sweet Potato Casserole
Horseradish Smashed Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Mixed Vegetable Medley
Spiced Apples

Desserts

Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie
Apple Spice Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Fruit Cobbler
Assorted Cookies & Brownies
Banana Pudding
Fruit Gelatins

Bedford MuseumTrain Exhibit
2018-11-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-01 10:00 - 17:00 and 5 more dates | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Train Exhibit returns to Bedford Museum.

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

Wine Tasting Open House
2018-11-23 11:00 - 18:00 | Seven Doors Winery, 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston, 24104
We are hosting an open house weekend after Thanksgiving,
with extended hours and special wine drinks featuring Caramel Apple Mimosas and Hot Mulled Wine. We will lead Mimosa Meditations and we’ll also introduce our signature Mindful Tasting, which is a spin on the normal wine tasting experience, designed to get you more personally connected with your wine and engage all your senses. We guarantee you’ve never thought of wine in this way. This is our way of saying “we are thankful and grateful to you, for just being you”. Please pack a lunch or snacks, bring friends, dogs or just yourself and find a few moments to carve out time to experience something new with us. Hours open for tastings: noon to 6pm Nov 23, 24, 25. Mimosa Meditations will be held 11am to noon Nov 23, 24, 25. Please register using link below. Mindful Tastings will be during regular hours, no registration needed. If you have questions, please email sevendoorswinery@gmail.com Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Forest Farmers Market
2018-11-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-12-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
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.

Handcrafted Hometown Holiday
2018-11-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing on Small Business Saturday, November 24, 2018, 9:00 am-2:00 pm for Handcrafted Hometown Holiday – an indoor/outdoor market featuring fine art and crafts from over two dozen local artisans. The market will include wood, fine art, pottery, fiber, metal, glass, soap, food, vintage, and much more.

A Seussified Christmas Carol
2018-11-30 15:00 - 2018-12-03 17:00 | VA
Join us on a whimsical romp through a Dickens classic! In this version of A Christmas Carol, you’ll meet The Scrooge, Bed-Headed Fred, Little Timmy Loo Hoo, and our Ghost of Christmas Future, Sven. A Seussified Christmas Carol will have you raising a glass of zoot fruited juices and proclaiming loudly with your racket whack racquet as we kick off your season of holiday cheer!
Tickets available here: https://seussifiedchristmascarol.brownpapertickets.com
*Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc, and by Effulgent Productions in partnership with the Bower Center for the Arts, and with assistance from the youth membership of Acting Out.*

Holiday Candlelight Tours
2018-11-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-12-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-12-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-12-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays, as was the custom in Jefferson’s time, on these hour long tours. Explore the villa by candlelight as your guide paints an intimate portrait of the Jefferson family celebration and Christmas in the slave quarter, sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are required.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
2018-12-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Centertown Bedford, Main Street, Bedford, 24523
The annual Bedford Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on December 1 from 5pm-8pm at Centertown Plaza. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by DJ Showtime, Status Barber SHOP and the Lynchburg Retail Merchants Association.

Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K
2018-12-01 08:30 - 11:00 | Old Bedford Middle School, 119 US-221, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
5K Run/Walk (Chip Timing by Riverside Runners) $20 until Nov.1st
•Corporate Cup Teams
•Peaks Junior 1 mile run (Timed / includes t-shirt) $12 until Nov.25th
•¼ Mile Kids FUN run (NOT timed & no T-shirt) $2 until Nov. 25th*
*Gift Card, mug and medal awarded to TOP 4 M/F runners and special mug and medal Awards to* *TOP 3 in age groups. *
*$50 “Top of the Hill” awarded to 1st M/F to reach*
*1st Boy & Girl of 1 mile run get SPECIAL prize. *
*EVERY KID WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL*
*Post Race Cinnamon Rolls! and door prizes!*
In memory of Sabrina Bugay-Willis. *

Christmas Parade
2018-12-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Bedford
Come on out to Downtown Bedford, Va to see the annual Christmas Parade! It begins at 11am on December 1st. If you would like to enter the Parade, contact Dianne@lynchburgrma.com or 540-587-6023 for an entry form. Deadline is 11/16/18.
It’ll be a festive parade full of local businesses, antique cars, clowns, marching bands, churches, and many clubs. Bring the family and then enjoy lunch at one of our local, downtown restaurants.

Pictures with Santa at the Bedford Fire Department
2018-12-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Bedford Fire Department, 315 Bedford Avenue, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Bring your camera and snap a picture of your little ones sitting on the Seagrave Fire Truck with Santa after the Christmas Parade.

Festival of Trees
2018-12-07 09:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Welcome Center will be filled with beautifully decorated trees with the theme “Victorian Christmas” in celebration of our 10th Annual Festival of Trees! This is a “don’t miss” event! Visitors can vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote. All proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses. The event is fun for the whole family and features a scavenger hunt for children, as well as certain nights when Santa will visit and there will be free cookies, hot chocolate and craft activities. The event runs through January 4, 2019.

Gross' Orchard Christmas Event
2018-12-08 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out to Gross’ Orchard for a Christmas Classic Cruise-In and Apple Valley Homeplace Tours on Saturday, December 8th.
There will also be Wagon Rides, Gospel Music & Christmas Carols, Fresh Hot Apple Cider…and Great Food!
Join in on the Raffle Fun ~ we will be Raffling off Mountain Produce Gift Certificates & Cash Prizes.
Raffle proceeds will be a Winner-Takes-All Grand Prize!
