Orange Exhibit
2020-11-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-13 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts presents the Orange exhibit going on until November 14th. Often said, orange is the color of life. This exhibit features works expressing ideas, thoughts, and emotions using orange as the main color.

Unsung Heroes Exhibit
2020-11-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The show is called “unsung” in honor of people who have gone above and beyond without getting honored or recognized for what they have done. These people are people who are in our life and have played a huge part as well as others who have sacrificed for the good of others without receiving acknowledgement that they truly deserve.

Barrels, Bottles & Casks Tours
2020-11-13 16:30 - 19:00, 2020-11-14 16:30 - 19:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Barrels, Bottles & Casks tours return to Poplar Forest! Enjoy a guided tour through the octagonal villa as they focus on the beverages and foods that were common during Jefferson’s time, followed by a socially-distanced beverage tasting at the end of the tour.
As the tours progress through the main and lower levels of the house, hear insights from docents on the types of food and drink consumed by the Jefferson family and the Poplar Forest enslaved community. Then, proceed to the outdoor pavilion for a beer and wine tasting in the open air. In addition to the tasting samples, visitors will receive two free drink tickets that can be used for a larger serving of a sampled beverage. Grazing boxes from Purple Door Catering will be available for pre-purchase as well.
All Barrels, Bottles & Casks tours are limited to age 21+. Tour participants must show ID at the door. Visitors are encouraged to bring a flashlight to help light the way to the parking lot after the tours and tastings, and to wear comfortable walking shoes for the grassy terrain.
Admission is $25 per person; reservations are encouraged, as spots will be limited due to COVID-19 concerns.
Grazing Box Add-on!
Enjoy a grazing box provided by Purple Door Catering! Each box includes mini brie, honey and grapes to complement the wine, as well as pretzels and beer cheese to go with the beer. Order a grazing box and turn your tasting tour into a socially-distanced night out! Grazing boxes are $10 and all orders must be in by November 5th

Forest Farmers Market
2020-11-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-28 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.

Christmas Market
2020-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bundle up and head to the farmers market under the pavilion! There will be lots of different vendors, a hot chocolate bar, Christmas music, food trucks and much more!

Scout Day at the D-Day Memorial
2020-11-14 10:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
$5 admission for Scouts and Scout leaders.
Admission includes hands-on activities, a guided tour of the National D-Day Memorial, and a special edition D-Day scouting patch!
Scout Day stations will be open between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and you will get to choose your tour time when purchasing tickets. This will give troops flexibility in scheduling their visit to participate in stations before or after the tour. A vendor will be on site selling food and drink during the event, as well.
MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS:
For an additional fee of $5 per Boy Scout, we will offer an American Heritage merit badge program from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bedford Area Welcome Center. Space is limited for the afternoon programs to the first 40 scouts. Only scouts need to purchase tickets for these programs. Parents and scout leaders are free for these programs.
There will not be a Girl Scout badge program offered in 2020.
Advance registration and pre-payment is preferred by Friday, March 13, 2020. Space is limited and programs and tours will sell out. No refunds will be given. Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at (540) 586-3329 ext. 111 or education@dday.org for more information.

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Bridge Street Artists Market
2020-11-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Bridge Street Cafe, 210 N Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come shop for one of a kind art and crafts items by local professional artists. Held outside on the porch of the café, 210 N. Bridge St. in historic downtown Bedford.

Bell Treasures Christmas Open House
2020-11-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Bell Treasures, 208 N Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523
Enjoy this fun-filled annual event! Start your season with all the latest in farmhouse Christmas, primitive accents, traditional and non traditional Holiday décor! Christmas card savings coupons, sales, door prizes and refreshments!

Live Music @ Apocalypse
2020-11-14 14:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
1st annual Cornhole Tournament with Divine Fog Serves, live music by Jacob Doss and food truck by Hill City Eats.

A "Spirited Evening" featuring Culpeper Paranormal Investigations
2020-11-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A “Spirited Evening” with Culpeper Paranormal Investigations Saturday November 14th 2020, from 4pm until the spirits sleep! Event includes dinner on the porch, a brief history of Avenel, and Paranormal Investigation hosted by Culpeper Paranormal! $50 per person!

The Tempest- Play at Liberty High School
2020-11-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2020-11-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
By William Shakespeare
Under a sea of stars in the LHS Courtyard, the year is 1850, twelve years since Prospero, the former Duchess of Milan and steampunk inventor extraordinaire, was exiled to a far-off island by her treacherous sister. Now the fates have aligned, bringing Prospero’s enemies within the reach of her magic, and the time is now to conjure up a tempest, summon old foes, and settle old scores.
**$8 General Admission**

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
**The LHS courtyard is in the middle of campus, arriving as if you would enter the lobby of the auditorium.
**Running time is approximately 45 min.
**Parking will be in the lot adjacent to the auditorium.
**Handicap seating is available.
**Seating is on the grass in 8X8 boxes. Please remember to bring your blanket or lawn chairs with you.

** Masks are required upon entry, exit, and any time moving about the premises.
**All tickets are available online at https://bcps.schoolcashonline.com. Limited tickets will be sold at the door.

Forest Farmer's Market
2020-11-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
The outdoor Winter market is here! Visit with artisans, craft, produce, and lots of other local vendors!

Secret ‘Stache Event with M4K Lynchburg
2020-11-21 12:00 - 18:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Enjoy this great event with Mustache4Kids Lynchburg to help raise money for a great cause. Come show off your craziest ‘stashe for a chance to win some prizes. Live music by Scott Davis. Food by Hill City Eats.

Festival of Trees
2020-11-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-28 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. “Christmas Through The Decades” 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.

Peaks of Otter Thanksgiving Buffet
2020-11-26 11:00 - 15:30 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Make your reservations today for a delicious three course Thanksgiving dinner at the Peaks of Otter Lodge.
Check out the menu and all dining details here: https://www.peaksofotter.com/dine/thanksgiving-dinner-2020
Call 888.454.7711 to make your reservation!

Train Exhibit
2020-11-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy the trains and get in the Christmas spirit! Perfect for the whole family. All it costs to see the trains and the museum is only $5 for adults and kids are free.

"All Good Things" Christmas Market
2020-11-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Mayhew Farm, 2001 Kelso Mill Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A market where KIDS are the vendors! 100% of everything offered is made and sold by kids! They are giving kids the chance to see what it’s like to run their own business, to get off their electronic devices and use their imaginations to create something others will love! Where kids have worked with parents and grandparents to craft the neatest things!
Also, “Kids Helping Kids” is the motto!
This is not only a business learning experience, but it’s one to teach love and compassion to our neighbors. Donations will be taken to go to the non-profit organization, “Food For Kids”. “Food For Kids” is a weekend pack-a-sack program that feeds children from several of our area schools. Without these weekend meals, many children would go hungry.
In addition, while in the barn, masks are required. Handwashing stations will also be available!

Handcrafted Hometown Holiday
2020-11-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing on Small Business Saturday for Handcrafted Hometown Holiday – an outdoor market featuring fine art and crafts from local artisans. The market will include wood, fine art, pottery, fiber, glass, soap, food, vintage, and much more.
