Destination Bedford

Festival of Trees
2024-12-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-25 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Festival of Trees: A Christmas to Remember
Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center
Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Festival of Trees, where the Bedford Area Welcome Center transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland! Experience the magic as 40 beautifully decorated trees come to life under the theme “A Christmas to Remember,” each showcasing the creativity of local businesses and organizations.
Voting: Visitors can vote for their favorite tree(s) for just $1.00 per vote. At the end of the festival, all proceeds will be distributed to the charitable organizations chosen by the businesses, ensuring that everyone has a chance to support a cause close to their hearts.
Family Fun: This festive, family-friendly event includes a scavenger hunt for children, giving them a chance to win a prize!
Hours:

Open Daily: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Extended Hours: Until 8 p.m. on the first two weekends in December.
Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Come celebrate the season with us and make a difference in the community!

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-11-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-20 11:00 - 15:00 and 5 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

Mistletoe Maker's Market
2024-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Shop local handmade goods at Bower Center for the Arts! With over two dozen exhibitors from the Bedford region, you are sure to find the perfect holiday gifts!
This event will also include concessions, chances to win door prizes, a Gift Basket raffle, family activities 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.

SML Turkey Trot
2024-11-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
This race is located on a scenic, asphalt route at Smith Mountain Lake State Park and welcomes walkers and runners to participate. A portion of proceeds is donated to the state park.
There will be prizes for top qualifiers for runners! Awards for runners start at 9:45 am. Kids are encouraged to participate!

Bedford Community Orchestra Fall Concert
2024-11-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
Come out for an evening of exciting live music with the BCO! Suggested donation $15/person, $10/under 10. More info to come!!!

Thanksgiving Market
2024-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Come shop for your local Thanksgiving meal. They will have all your favorite fixings! Artisans will be on site to help you find that perfect gift!

Little Town Players Community Theatre
2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Little Town Players presents live community theatre with the play “Bedroom Farce”.
Performances Fridays – Sundays on select weekends in November. Little Town Players has been performing live community theatre in Bedford for more than 45 years! Click here for tickets!

Bedford Farmers Market – Holiday Market
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
November ushers in this holiday season with mulled wine, a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, live music, carolers and talented artisans, bakers and vendors for your holiday shopping!

Rockin’ Out for Paws
2024-11-15 18:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to the New London Ruritan Club for this annual event! There will be a silent auction, live music, food, and door prizes!
