Join our staff and volunteers as we celebrate 20 years since the grand opening of the Bedford Area Welcome Center! This Open House event will include: Porter House Food Truck (lunch for purchase with tables inside and outside to eat) Blackwater Kettle Corn Live Music with Keith Campbell Door Prizes from Local Businesses Free Apples,...
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Come join Spring Oak for a Trunk or Treat/Open House! Come show off your costumes and bring your bags to fill with candy and goodies! Additional fun to include face painting and a coloring contest with a prize given to the winner.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Don't miss the D-Day themed Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool in Bedford County, Virginia for Fall 2024. Fall farm fun for the whole family, with pumpkins, a farm animal petting zoo, games, and more! The corn maze is also open for private party reservations during the week. Simply see our Private Events...
Join BVA Mercantile for their Annual Christmas Open House! You don't want to miss what they have in store for you this year! Make plans to join them at the Preview Night on Friday November 1 from 5:00-7:00 and then Saturday November 2 from 9:30-3:00.
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!
Join BVA Mercantile for their Annual Christmas Open House! You don't want to miss what they have in store for you this year! Make plans to join them at the Preview Night on Friday November 1 from 5:00-7:00 and then Saturday November 2 from 9:30-3:00.
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack....
Don't miss the D-Day themed Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool in Bedford County, Virginia for Fall 2024. Fall farm fun for the whole family, with pumpkins, a farm animal petting zoo, games, and more! The corn maze is also open for private party reservations during the week. Simply see our Private Events...
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!
Come enjoy some fantastic fall fun! -LIVE MUSIC -CAR SHOW -FOOD -VENDORS -Kids Corral with lots of activities -Petting Zoo -Pony Rides -Hay Rides -Face Painting & MORE! $5 Admission 3 & Under FREE
Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn. Join Poplar Forest in celebrating Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine with tastings from multiple regional wineries. Enjoy live music performances, graze on foods by local vendors and shop the artisan...
Free admission at the National D-Day Memorial for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
The Veterans Day ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. with a keynote speaker. Free admission until noon for all. Veterans receive free admission all day.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Join the National D-Day Memorial for the 2024 Lunchbox Lecture Series on select days throughout the year. All lectures will be held in real-time through Facebook Live and YouTube and also in person at the Memorial. Follow the National D-Day Memorial Facebook page and YouTube channel for notifications.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Come to the Bower Center to see New Standard Bluegrass play live! $15 in advance/$20 at the door.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Festival of Trees: A Christmas to Remember Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Festival of Trees, where the Bedford Area Welcome Center transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland! Experience the magic as 40 beautifully decorated trees come to life under the...
Festival of Trees: A Christmas to Remember Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Festival of Trees, where the Bedford Area Welcome Center transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland! Experience the magic as 40 beautifully decorated trees come to life under the...
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Festival of Trees: A Christmas to Remember Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Festival of Trees, where the Bedford Area Welcome Center transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland! Experience the magic as 40 beautifully decorated trees come to life under the...
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
This race is located on a scenic, asphalt route at Smith Mountain Lake State Park and welcomes walkers and runners to participate. A portion of proceeds is donated to the state park. There will be prizes for top qualifiers for runners! Awards for runners start at 9:45 am. Kids are encouraged to participate!
Festival of Trees: A Christmas to Remember Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Festival of Trees, where the Bedford Area Welcome Center transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland! Experience the magic as 40 beautifully decorated trees come to life under the...
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
*Formerly known as the "All Good Things Christmas Market" Come shop products created by creative young entrepreneurs! We are partnering with 4-H Virginia Cooperative Extension and this is a kids only market, meaning all of our vendors are age 18 and under. They have been working hard to create amazing items and can't wait...
Festival of Trees: A Christmas to Remember Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Festival of Trees, where the Bedford Area Welcome Center transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland! Experience the magic as 40 beautifully decorated trees come to life under the...
Shop local handmade goods at Bower Center for the Arts! With over two dozen exhibitors from the Bedford region, you are sure to find the perfect holiday gifts! This event will also include concessions, chances to win door prizes, a Gift Basket raffle, family activities and more! Admission is $2/adult at the door or a...
Festival of Trees: A Christmas to Remember Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Festival of Trees, where the Bedford Area Welcome Center transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland! Experience the magic as 40 beautifully decorated trees come to life under the...
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.
