This exhibit seeks to showcase not only trains and all they encompass for the train enthusiast, but also the many reasons to get off the train and visit Bedford, VA! The beautiful mountain and farmland scenery, Peaks of Otter, Smith Mountain Lake, and Historic Centertown with its many shops, restaurants, art, antiques, old buildings and...
This is a special art show for the holiday season designed to inspire visitors to purchase original art for themselves and as gifts for the holidays! Give the gift of art this holiday season. This art is an extraordinary gift created by our local artisans. Varied and unique media is included, from painting, drawing,...
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.
The 20th annual Apple Valley 5k cross country race will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, beginning at 10a.m. at Gross’ Orchard. The 3.1-mile course runs on mostly grass and gravel paths and includes two hay bale barriers. Race is entirely off-road and is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The entry...
Tour Avenel at night and learn about its fascinating ghostly history while enjoying tasty treats! Five paranormal groups will be at Avenel to show you evidence of paranormal activity: Apocalyptic Paranormal, Bedford Paranormal, Beyond the Dark Paranormal, Sisters of Salem, and VIP Paranormal! Plus enjoy shows by Freakin Awesome Paranormal Show with Ryan Jones and Magician...
At the heart of the holiday season is a spirit of Giving. Throughout the months of November through December, a hand crafted Giving Tree will be presented in the main lobby of Bower Center. It will be filled with special mini-sized art works awaiting their places in the community as cherished gifts. Exhibit Dates: November...
Take time to honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during this special event. The program will include: Keynote address by LtGen Robert R. Blackman Jr., USMC (Ret), President and CEO, Marine Corp Heritage Foundation Dedication and unveiling of the Marine Corps plaque Patriotic music from the Boonsboro Elementary School Choir Dedication...
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.
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. as they host in concert, Sally Barris Trio. The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, with a ticket price of $15.00 per person; collected at the door or purchased in advance...
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.
Join us for the 43rd Annual Art, Crafts & More Show. We have artisans of unique handcrafted items, authors, wonderful food and learn about some of the non-profit orginzations in our area. Door Prizes to be drawn at 3:30pm $3 admission per person age 6 and up Sponsored by GFWC Bedford Woman's Club
Join us for the annual Festival of Trees held at the Bedford Area Welcome Center. The theme this year is “Whimsical, Merry & Bright”. This is the 9th year of the event and it will feature more than two dozen trees decorated by community organizations and businesses. You can vote for your favorite tree, voting is...
"Bedford Made: How the Arts Shape Bedford Business, Community and Tourism". Fine arts and craft works by artists and artisan members of the Bedford Artisan Trail. Exhibit Dates: November 21, 2017 - January 12, 2018
This all media judged theme exhibit seeks to go deeper and explore the concept of “space, the final frontier.” One of the seven elements of art: space can be negative or positive, open or closed, shallow or deep, and two or three dimensional. Other possibilities include: outer space, deep space, office space, a space of time,...
Join us Thanksgiving weekend and shop for the wine-lover on your holiday list! Enjoy a wine tasting and then sip our mulled wine as you browse our gift shop and find that perfect gift for the wine lover on your list. Or, let us help you customize a gift of wine (and wine related gifts)...
Join us Thanksgiving weekend and shop for the wine-lover on your holiday list! Enjoy a wine tasting and then sip our mulled wine as you browse our gift shop and find that perfect gift for the wine lover on your list. Or, let us help you customize a gift of wine (and wine related gifts)...
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.
The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Market is a great opportunity to explore local businesses this Holiday Season. Join us for fun, food, shopping, and networking! This year's Christmas Market will be hosted on Small Business Saturday to encourage the community to shop small and local for the holidays. This is a family friendly...
Nov 25th - Shop Small Business Saturday: Saturday, from 11 AM to 5 PM, come by, relax, paint and Shop Small. We will be participating with 3 events that day for FREE. We will host a kid’s rock painting project from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, up next (for adults and kids), we will do a tile...
The town of Bedford becomes a little bit brighter when the English Meadows Elks Home Campus turns on their spectacular Christmas light display! The tradition of lighting the senior living facility has been ongoing for 62 years now. The display is arranged along the long entrance driveway and around the circle in front of the home’s grand entrance....
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 annual and very popular after-hours tours offer an intimate look at what Thomas Jefferson’s and his family’s evenings might have been like. As visitors walk through the octagonal house, they’ll be entertained...
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. as they host in concert, Jonathan Byrd with the Pickup Cowboy. The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, with a ticket price of $15.00 per person; collected at the door or...
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.
The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k is celebrating 38 years! Join runners and walkers of all ages and abilities for this central Virginia holiday tradition. Children are also invited to participate in the "Peaks Junior" 1 Mile and 1/4 Mile fun run. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Bedford/PeaksChristmasClassic If you are on a team...
Bedford’s Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11 am. (The rain date will be December 3rd.)
Bedford Council of Garden Clubs is proud to present the 2017 Bedford Christmas Home Tour on December 3, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The theme of this year's home tour is Christmas in the World's Best Little Town. WBLT were the call letters of the local radio station founded by Jim Synan in...
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.
