Explore American life during World War II. Each day will feature a different theme from the homefront with a video, resources, and opportunities to engage with others. Day 1: Rosies Day 2: Civil Rights Day 3: Rationing Day 4: Patriotism Day 5: Victory Gardening Day 6: Propaganda You can find the daily event content through...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
Poke- E-Joe's will be at the Welcome Center! Enjoy great food and stop in the Welcome Center to find out lots of information on Bedford!
Cannot make it to the National D-Day Memorial, but want to still see the Memorial? Now you can get a guided tour of the National D-Day Memorial from wherever you are with our new Live Virtual Tours. On your 45-minute guided virtual tour, a National D-Day Memorial guide will lead you in real-time through the...
This event will showcase local businesses, merchants, and service providers. Open to the public with free admission from 3-5 p.m., then stay for Taste of Bedford from 5-7 p.m., with a $5 admission fee. The event will be held both indoors and outdoors at the Forest Fire Department.
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
Enjoy the following every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October: - Horse drawn wagon rides - Pumpkin picking, painting, etc. - Pony rides - Petting zoo - All varieties of games and activities - Vendors - Haunted stable and wagon ride
Our mission is to establish and operate a community-supported Producer Only Farmers Market, managed by Farmers, that provides: Viable economic outlets for Bedford County farmers, food producers, artists and craftsmen, and local access to farm fresh products. Open on Saturdays, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Weather permitting)
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.
Come meet the critters, alpacas, pigs, goats and chickens. Pick the perfect pumpkin, climb the hay pyramid, slide down and take a dip in the corn pit. Sit back, take a big country breath and enjoy the gorgeous mountain views! Products (scarves, hats, ear warmers, etc.) made from fiber from our very own alpacas will...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
Enjoy the following every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October: - Horse drawn wagon rides - Pumpkin picking, painting, etc. - Pony rides - Petting zoo - All varieties of games and activities - Vendors - Haunted stable and wagon ride
Are you excited to learn more about birds? Activities are geared towards elementary and middle school students, but there are a mix of easy and challenging questions to keep students of all ages engaged, as well as parents! Bring the whole family; the trail system has exciting sights for everyone! Cost is $6 per person...
Thank you to all you A-MAIZE-ING teachers! If you’re a teacher at a local area school, please come to the farm for a fun day! Teacher, bring your current, valid school ID for FREE admission.
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
Thank you to all you A-MAIZE-ING teachers! If you’re a teacher at a local area school, please come to the farm for a fun day! Teacher, bring your current, valid school ID for FREE admission.
Are you excited to learn more about birds? Activities are geared towards elementary and middle school students, but there are a mix of easy and challenging questions to keep students of all ages engaged, as well as parents! Bring the whole family; the trail system has exciting sights for everyone! Cost is $6 per person...
Your ticket includes dinner, the cruise, hot chocolate, access to door prizes, painting with Lisa, chair massage, and early Christmas shopping! Cost with tax: 34.95 *Cash bar on board the ship! Click here to purchase tickets.
Thank you to all you A-MAIZE-ING teachers! If you’re a teacher at a local area school, please come to the farm for a fun day! Teacher, bring your current, valid school ID for FREE admission.
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
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.
Are you excited to learn more about birds? Activities are geared towards elementary and middle school students, but there are a mix of easy and challenging questions to keep students of all ages engaged, as well as parents! Bring the whole family; the trail system has exciting sights for everyone! Cost is $6 per person...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
Enjoy the following every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October: - Horse drawn wagon rides - Pumpkin picking, painting, etc. - Pony rides - Petting zoo - All varieties of games and activities - Vendors - Haunted stable and wagon ride
Are you excited to learn more about birds? Activities are geared towards elementary and middle school students, but there are a mix of easy and challenging questions to keep students of all ages engaged, as well as parents! Bring the whole family; the trail system has exciting sights for everyone! Cost is $6 per person...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
Are you excited to learn more about birds? Activities are geared towards elementary and middle school students, but there are a mix of easy and challenging questions to keep students of all ages engaged, as well as parents! Bring the whole family; the trail system has exciting sights for everyone! Cost is $6 per person...
Cannot make it to the National D-Day Memorial, but want to still see the Memorial? Now you can get a guided tour of the National D-Day Memorial from wherever you are with our new Live Virtual Tours. On your 45-minute guided virtual tour, a National D-Day Memorial guide will lead you in real-time through the...
Come out and enjoy 40+ fabulous vendors at the 4th Annual Mountain View Vintage Market. Amazing farmhouse decor, refurbished, and antique vendors to talented handmade artisans. Live music, delicious food from food trucks and sweet treats. Enjoy shopping, food, fun, photo ops, music, and of course the gorgeous mountain views!!
This Farmer's Market has been a staple and tradition of the Bedford community for many years. The Market offers a variety of locally produced fruits and vegetables, homemade breads and sweets, an offering from our local artisans, and a welcoming, family atmosphere. The Bedford market is a venue for our growers and producers to thrive...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
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.
Vendors, Antique Dealers, Crafters, Flea Market Vendors, Farmers. Porter House BBQ will be coming back, so come on out for some Fall Shopping and BBQ! This event will satisfy any yard sale enthusiast and those looking to sell items in a centralized location!
The Shelter Friends Fun Frolic includes a 2.5k walk through the trails with beautiful fall foliage, a dog costume contest, raffles, and complimentary coffee and Apple Cider (cider provided by Johnson's Orchards). There will be a photo background set up on site as well! Bring the whole family including your vaccinated dogs and have fun...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
Come see Jason Hostetter live at Portside Bar & Grill! Enjoy great food, music and a great view provided by Smith Mountain Lake!
Enjoy the following every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October: - Horse drawn wagon rides - Pumpkin picking, painting, etc. - Pony rides - Petting zoo - All varieties of games and activities - Vendors - Haunted stable and wagon ride
Cannot make it to the National D-Day Memorial, but want to still see the Memorial? Now you can get a guided tour of the National D-Day Memorial from wherever you are with our new Live Virtual Tours. On your 45-minute guided virtual tour, a National D-Day Memorial guide will lead you in real-time through the...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
Come to the Bedford Area Welcome Center for great food from the Ferguson Family Provisions food truck! They will be serving fried fish, shrimp, po'boys, philly's, street tacos and more!
Rick Beyer, author of The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told, offers a treasure trove of quirky presidential history that will truly astonish, bewilder and stupefy. From Washington’s improvised inauguration to Lincoln’s duel to Jimmy Carter’s UFO sighting. Presidential history you won’t find anywhere else. Online Only Through Facebook Live and YouTube
The Career and Technical Expo provides a balanced exhibition of the industries which make up our region. The goal of the Career & Tech Expo is to educate students about the variety of career opportunities in the region and the skills/education needed to acquire those jobs. It is a great opportunity for businesses to connect...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
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.
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.
Come celebrate Apple Harvest Days in Apple Valley! Huge selection of apples for u-pick and u-select. Activities for Saturday: carriage rides by Spring Valley Farms, Terrace Blooms (local florist), Porter House BBQ, and a walking history tour of Gross’ Orchard at 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00. Remember during this busy season that curbside service is available,...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
Enjoy the following every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October: - Horse drawn wagon rides - Pumpkin picking, painting, etc. - Pony rides - Petting zoo - All varieties of games and activities - Vendors - Haunted stable and wagon ride
Have you wondered what meals were like during World War II both on the warfront and at home with rationing? Using recipes and ration kits from the National D-Day Memorial's archives, join the Education Department staff as they discuss cooking during the 1940s and even taste test recipes and rations. This is an online program...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
Looking to celebrate Halloween but still keep everyone safe? WSLS 10 has the perfect destination for you! On Friday, October 30, Layman Family Farms, WSLS 10 is holding a free drive-thru trick-or-treating event. A special thanks in advance to Center in the Square for providing all of the candy.
Join the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce for a Halloween special event, Monster Mash 5K & 1 mile fun run for kids! $22.50 per person. Sponsored by Century 21, Centra, and Radio 434. This is a virtual event.
Bedford County Parks and Recreation presents! Drive Thru Halloween Spooktacular *Music *Candy Stops *Car costume contest
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” will be shown on a large outdoor screen with first showing at 7 p.m. and second showing at 8:15 p.m. Watch from your car and listen on your car radio. Ushers will hand out treats to the kids and every car will be given a raffle ticket. At the...
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!
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.
