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.
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8th Annual Festival of Trees
The theme this year is "Down Home Country Christmas". Come and see all the different decorated trees inside. You can also vote for your favorite tree, voting is just $1.00 per vote. All proceeds of the winning trees will be donated to their selected charities. The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,...
Christmas Time’s A’Coming Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Warm apple cinnamon wine and cider will be in the wine tasting room. Gift packs of wine and canned products will make wonderful Christmas gifts. Also, Picnic and enjoy visiting our many farm animals.
Model Train Exhibit at Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library
The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Christmas Eve open 10:00am to 5:00pm.
5 events,
Holiday Candlelight Tours
Ring in the holidays with a magical candlelit tour of Mr. Jefferson’s cherished villa retreat dressed for the holidays with 19th-century panache. These very popular—and often sold out—after-hours tours offer an intimate look at what Thomas Jefferson and his family’s evenings might have been like. As visitors walk through the octagonal house, they’ll be entertained...
6 events,
“Living the Nativity” at Trinity Ecumenical Parish
An exciting new FREE event at Trinity Ecumenical Parish (TEP) for the SML 50th Anniversary Celebration,” Living the Nativity,” will be an interactive guided tour through “Bethlehem” during the birth of Christ. Come to TEP on Dec 2, 6:00-9:00 PM or Dec 3. 3:00-8:00 PM. You will gather in the sanctuary for musical entertainment where groups...
10 events,
Saturday Holiday Events
Crafts, Father Christmas, Cooking Demonstrations, Dancing Demonstrations
Forest Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market
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.
Peaks of Otter Winery’s Christmas Special
Peaks of Otter Winery’s Christmas Special
Join us for a fun filled evening of being entertained by an award winning one man country-bluegrass-blues band and his flaming fingers. Live music from Jason Ring, "The Two Handed Orchestra" Enjoy a variety of wine and wine cocktails in the cozy atmosphere of the winery. Grab dinner from The Blue Ridge BBQ Shack or...
8 events,
Peaks of Otter Lodge Sunday Brunch Buffet
Peaks of Otter Lodge Sunday Brunch Buffet
December 4, 2016 – March 12, 2017 11:30 am - 3:30 pm $18.95 Adults $9.95 Children (12 & under) SALAD BAR Sautéed Apples Fresh Fruit Seasonal Fresh Vegetables Rice Pilaf or Chef’s Choice Potatoes Assorted Salads Peaks Famous Fried Chicken 2 Chef’s Choice Proteins Bacon or Sausage Scrambled Eggs Gravy & Biscuits MADE TO...
Paintings and Calendar Featured at Goose Creek for Studio and Gallery Tour
Paintings and Calendar Featured at Goose Creek for Studio and Gallery Tour
As part of the 5th Annual Art Studio and Gallery Tour in the Town of Bedford - Sunday, December 4, 1-5 pm - Goose Creek Studio will be presenting a special exhibit by local folk art painter Carol Burnett. Burnett has selected 13 of her paintings – one for each month of the year plus...
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Flames of Memory and Christmas in Wartime Presentation
As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,413 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the monument, thousands of luminaries will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp of freedom. Luminaries are sold throughout the year and may be...
Peaks of Otter Lodge ~ Christmas Lights Driving Tour
Peaks of Otter Lodge ~ Christmas Lights Driving Tour
Enjoy a shuttle tour of the festive holiday lights around Bedford including: Liberty Lake Park Holiday Lights, National D-Day Memorial Luminary Lighting, and Bedford Welcome Center Festival of Trees. $20 per person. Shuttle departs from the main lodge promptly at 6:00 pm, and seating is limited. Call 866-387-9905 for further details, and to reserve your...
Brass 5 at the Bower Center for the Arts
Brass 5 at the Bower Center for the Arts
Bower Center for the Arts presents: Brass 5 Free Christmas Concert Friday, December 9th at 8:00pm
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Christmas in Sedalia
Santa's workshop is coming to Sedalia and so is Santa! There will be hand crafted, local gifts for everyone on your list! Also featured will be a gift wrap station, craft activities for children of all ages, Christmas carols, live music, food and fun!
Forest Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market
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.
An 1850’s Christmas Celebration at Historic Avenel
An 1850’s Christmas Celebration at Historic Avenel
Step back in time and enjoy beautiful Avenel decorated for the holidays, cocktails, and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Guests are welcome to wear costumes, and participate in the Costume Contest! Tickets are only $40 each ($25 of the Ticket Price is Tax Deductible) Tickets available from Avenel Board Members, Arthur's Jewelry, Scott & Bond Insurance, Bedford...
7 events,
Essential Survival Skills – Fire and Cordage
Essential Survival Skills – Fire and Cordage
Join us at The Labyrinth Spa as we have local Nature Experience Guide, Bill Howard, here to teach us essential survival skills. One thing you find out pretty quickly in a wilderness situation is just how valuable it is to have rope and cordage. Yet, how do you get it or make it? What is...
7 events,
Peaks of Otter Lodge ~ Christmas Lights Driving Tour
Peaks of Otter Lodge ~ Christmas Lights Driving Tour
Enjoy a shuttle tour of the festive holiday lights around Bedford including: Liberty Lake Park Holiday Lights, Bedford Welcome Center Festival of Trees, and English Meadows Christmas Light Display. $20 per person. Shuttle departs from the main lodge promptly at 6:00 pm, and seating is limited. Call 866-387-9905 for further details, and to reserve your...
The Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater
The Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, Greg Redfern, for an engaging presentation to hear the inside story and view rare geological samples from within the world's 7th largest known impact crater under the Chesapeake Bay at Cape Charles, VA. A jacket is recommended, and a flashlight is helpful. Free to all parkway visitors. "The...
7 events,
Forest Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market
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.
Bedford Community Orchestra Holiday Concert
Bedford Community Orchestra Holiday Concert
Join the Bedford Community Orchestra for a night of Holiday music on Saturday, December 17th, 7:30pm at the Bedford Middle School! Come enjoy a wonderful evening of your favorite holiday tunes! Suggested Donation $10/adults $5/under 12 For more information visit: www.BedfordCommOrch.org or call 540/947-0208
5 events,
Bedford Public Library Events
Happy Holidays! Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader story times will resume at the end of January. All Bedford Public Library System branches are closed on the following days: Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th and Saturday, December 31st through Monday, January 2nd. Bedford Business Tuesday, December 20th brings us Family Movie Night. We...
6 events,
Winter Solstice Candlelight Ceremony
Winter Solstice Candlelight Ceremony
Gather together to bring Peace and Unity to our World. Whether you can come in person or just in Spirit, please know you are welcome and wanted. We will have a Candlelight Ceremony to bring light and Unity to our community and spread this love through out the world. Ceremony will be followed by a Community...
6 events,
Peaks of Otter Lodge ~ Christmas Lights Driving Tour
Peaks of Otter Lodge ~ Christmas Lights Driving Tour
Enjoy a shuttle tour of the festive holiday lights around Bedford including: Liberty Lake Park Holiday Lights and English Meadows Christmas Light Display. $20 per person. Shuttle departs from the main lodge promptly at 6:00 pm, and seating is limited. Call 866-387-9905 for further details, and to reserve your space today!
6 events,
Forest Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market
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.
Peaks of Otter Lodge Christmas Eve Brunch Buffet
Peaks of Otter Lodge Christmas Eve Brunch Buffet
Back by popular demand, our Christmas Eve Brunch Buffet returns to Peaks’ Lake View Restaurant featuring Carved Bourbon Brown Sugar Ham, an Omelet Station, Poached Salmon with Citrus Veloute, Sliced Roast Beef with Wild Mushrooms, Grilled Chicken Breast with Apple Butter Demi-Glace, and a variety of soups, salads, appetizers, sides and desserts! Visit our website for full menu and details....
6 events,
Forest Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market
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.
Peaks of Otter Lodge New Year’s Eve Celebration
Peaks of Otter Lodge New Year’s Eve Celebration
Celebrate the arrival of 2017 at Peaks of Otter Lodge! Enjoy a bountiful buffet starting at 8:00 pm, live music by The Elliott Hammond Quintet throughout the evening, and ring in the New Year with a champagne toast as you watch the ball drop from New York City on an 8 foot screen! Reservations are required! Rates starting at $329.96 (plus...
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“Biding Time” at Goose Creek Studio on 2nd Friday
Artist Shelley Koopmann creates small yet captivating oil paintings of ordinary people doing ordinary things like taking a snooze in a beach chair or checking email on a cellphone. During the month of January, a collection of these image titled “Biding Time” will be featured in the Old Jail Hill Art Space on the 2nd...
Bedford Public Library Events
All BPLS branches will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Happy New Year! Books 4 Fun and Rock-A-Bye Reader story times will resume at the end of January. Bedford Business Come to the library on Wednesday, January 4th. Between 4:15 and 5:30 PM, teens and tweens between...