Destination Bedford

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Exhibit at the Bower Center
2025-11-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts is currently showcasing the Bedford County Elementary School Student Exhibit. Free admission. Click here for more information.

Music Bingo
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete with friends, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!

Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
2025-11-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 21 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime, it is historically important as it is the only original dwelling built for enslaved people still standing on the property. As part of the 1857 Slave Dwelling Restoration Project’s efforts to stabilize, research, and restore this structure with the community, we invite you to visit our archaeologists to see what they are finding and learning about the people who lived here.
Friday Field Days are included with regular admission which can be purchased in advance here. Admission to the property includes either a docent-guided or self-guided tour of Jefferson’s retreat home, access to exhibits in the lower level and wing of offices of the villa retreat, and outdoor exhibits throughout the property.

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!

Pet Photos with Santa
2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Tractor Supply, 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Santa Photos with the Bedford Humane Society
Get your holiday photos taken with Santa while supporting a great cause!
For just $15, you’ll receive:
A professional photo with Santa (pets or kids welcome!)
A printed photo to take home the same day
An edited digital copy sent to you afterward
Bring your furry friends or little ones to sit on Santa’s lap and capture a memory that will last a lifetime. All proceeds benefit the animals of the Bedford Humane Society.
Tractor Supply Co.
1128 E Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
Dates & Times:
Saturday, November 22 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Sunday, December 7 | 12 PM – 3 PM
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the season, create special memories, and help us continue saving lives, building families.

Holiday Market in Montvale
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Montvale Rec Club
Come shop over 20 local vendors at the Holiday Market in Montvale! This will be located at the Montvale Rec Club.

Holiday Stop & Shop
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Moneta Library, 13641 Moneta Rd
You’re invited to the 1st Annual Holiday Stop & Shop at the Moneta Library, where you’ll enjoy shopping for unique handcrafted items.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford County Courthouse, 123 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523
All are invited to the dedication of the Bedford Vietnam Veterans Memorial on November 22, 2025. The dedication ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in front of the Bedford County Courthouse on East Main Street. This is a rain or shine event. There will be some seating available, but you may wish to bring a chair.

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-11-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-30 13:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend!

Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Bands & Brerws
2025-11-22 13:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Bands and Brews: Fundraiser for M4K Lynchburg
Join Apocalypse Ale Works for a full day of live music, cold beer, and community fun — all in support of M4K Lynchburg!
Live Music All Day
Enjoy an incredible lineup of local talent:
• Christian Q — 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Ben Reade — 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Open Mic hosted by Troy Coleman — 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring your friends, bring your voice, and enjoy great music from start to finish!
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Drink & Shop for a Cause
Apocalypse Ale Works is proud to support M4K Lynchburg with special fundraiser contributions all day long:
• $1 donated per draft of Upper Lip PrePro Lager
• $1 donated per 6-pack of Upper Lip
• $5 donated per case of Upper Lip
• $3 donated from every M4K Hat sold
Every sip (and hat!) helps support an amazing cause.
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Come out, enjoy great brews and tunes, and help us raise money for M4K Lynchburg!

Festival of Trees
2025-11-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join 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 local businesses and organizations.
Vote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.)
Kids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster.
📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center
🕘 Hours: Open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14, until 8 p.m.
📅 Event ends: January 4, 2026
The Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, so please plan your visit accordingly.
For more information, call (540) 587-5681.

SML Turkey Trot
2025-11-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Come to Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the region’s only turkey trot kid’s 1 mile and family friendly 5k on November 27th (Thanksgiving) at 9 am! Hosted by LAT Wellness Studio, this race is located on a scenic, asphalt route and welcomes walkers and runners to participate. A portion of proceeds is donated to the state park.
Register by October 31st to guarantee a shirt. There will be prizes for top qualifiers for runners plus the best dressed turkey family! Awards for runners start at 9:45 am. Kids are encouraged to participate!
Click here to register and for more information.

Creative Kids Christmas Market
2025-11-29 09:00 - 14:00 | 578 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford, 24523
*Formerly known as the “All Good Things Christmas Market”

Come shop products created by creative young entrepreneurs! This is a kids only market, meaning all of the vendors are age 18 and under. They have been working hard to create amazing items and can’t wait to sell them to you!
Admission is $2 (cash only).

Lakeside Local
2025-11-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Halesford Center, 16483 Moneta Rd., Moneta, United States
Enjoy a vibrant market bringing talented local vendors to the heart of SML! Created & hosted by LAT Wellness Studio, Hawaii Fluid Art, and JBohnBishop Mercantile. Click here to see which vendors will be at this event each month.

Mistletoe Maker's Market
2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Celebrate Small Business Saturday and shop local handmade goods at Bower Center for the Arts! With over thirty exhibitors from around the region, you will be sure to find the perfect holiday gifts!
This event will also include chances to win door prizes, free face painting, caricatures with Kyle Edgell, selfies with Santa & Mrs. Clause, youth art activity stations, cookie decorating and more!
Admission is $2/adult at the door or a donation of art supplies for the Bower Center’s Little Free Art Gallery! Children 12 and under are free.

Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Don’t miss this Christmas train display featuring landmarks of Bedford and much more! The trains are located on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Admission is $5, kids are free. A train pass is also available to purchase for only $10 in the Museum gift shop, which grants unlimited admission through December.
