Destination Bedford

Exhibit at the Bower Center
2024-01-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-05 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts is currently showcasing two exhibits: Solo Exhibition by Viemeister Resident Artist, Dennis Caldwell and Delmus Phelps Solo Exhibit. The Dennis Caldwell exhibit will be on display through December 22 and the Delmus Phelps exhibit will be on display until January 27. Gallery admission is free.
Artist Reception and Gallery Talk for both exhibits will be December 8.

Live Music @ Beale's
2024-01-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s Brewery located in Downtown Bedford for great food and live music! Click here for more details and to see who is playing each week.

Mountain Cross Series
2024-01-13 12:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Mountain Cross is back for 2024!
January 13th – Falling Creek
January 27th – New London
February 10th – Falling Creek
Click here to register and for more information.

Open Mic Night
2024-01-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.

Adventure Skills Clinic
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
December 14th – Adventure Nutrition 101 – Falling Creek Peaks Meeting Room
January 11th – Bike Maintenance 101 – Falling Creek Park
If you have ever wanted to get into an adventure sport or learn more about a particular outdoor skill, but don’t know where start, where to go, who to go with, what gear you need, or how to get to the next level, then come to TRIBE! At TRIBE you can:
* Enhance Your Adventure Skills
* Explore The Outdoors
* Engage Your TRIBE!
Fellowship, snacks, and refreshments start at 6:00pm with instruction beginning at 6:30pm.

Peaks Day Game Night
2024-01-11 12:00 - 19:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Come to the Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center for a day of family fun including disc golf, hiking, tours and lots of indoor games! Click here for more information.

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2024-01-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Join the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 15th Annual Winter Lecture Series at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center.
Winter Lecture Series
Sundays: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

January 7: Virginia Flying Squirrels
Presented By: Dr. Todd Fredericksen, Ferrum College
February 4: Virginia Ruffner & B.T. Washington
Presented By: Sheridan Brown, Booker T. Washington National Monument
March 3: The Changing Climate
Presented By: Dr. Michael Bentley, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (retired)
April 7: The Amazing Life of Bees
Presented By: Ann Zudekoff, Piedmont Beekeepers Association
Ticket Prices
Single – $10.00
Season Ticket – $30
FSMLSP Members – $8
Prices include Parking Fee – All tickets paid at door
For more information call: Smith Mountain Lake State Park 540.297.6066

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2024-01-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
2024-01-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-30 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.

Festival of Trees
2024-01-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Festival of Trees at the Bedford Area Welcome Center is an annual event that takes place around the end of November through the first week of January. “Oh Christmas Tree” is the theme for this year. The event will feature trees that are decorated by local businesses and organizations. Visitors are encouraged to come by the Welcome Center and vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote. At the conclusion of the event, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses. There are no winners and no losers of this event, everyone has an equal opportunity to raise money for their selected charity and they will keep whatever amount they raise. The Festival of Trees is a festive family friendly event to celebrate the season while helping causes important to the community.

Harvest Moon Marketplace Open House
2023-12-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Harvest Moon Marketplace to enjoy yummy ice cream treats from the ice cream bar with Homestead Creamery products, maple products, alpaca clothing and accessories, and more! This is the last open house of 2023. Food truck on site serving authentic English Fish & Chips plus a wide variety of dishes! The Tavern will be open 12-5 for wine, beer, cider, and mead tastings.
