For the fifth year in a row, Santa is coming to Lottie J Farm! Feel free to take your own pictures. Meet Santa, do a little Christmas shopping in the farm store, visit with the critters in the barnyard, explore the Play Barn, and make s'mores by the fire pit, all while taking in those...
U.S. Space Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
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.
Enjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long, docent guided tours explore how Jefferson and his family celebrated the holidays and takes a look at how the holiday season impacted the enslaved community. These tours are only offered...
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts to view two new exhibits: Through the Lens II, An Invitational Exhibit and Andrea Wild: Caught In Old Lace Between the Stars & the Earth. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The Bower Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and...
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!
Step back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, to celebrate the season with a multicourse dinner with wine pairings. Following dinner Mr. Jefferson will regale his guests with stories about the holiday traditions popular...
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...
Celebrate the season with great beer, friendly competition, and delicious cookies! To keep things fun and fair for everyone, please review the contest rules below. Contest Categories 1. Best Tasting Cookie 2. Best Decorated Cookie Contestants may enter one or both categories. ⸻ Entry Requirements • All cookies must be fully prepared and baked off-site....
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.
