Forest Farmers Market
2016-11-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2016-11-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2016-11-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2016-12-03 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

History Forum at the Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library
2016-11-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Jim Belcher will be speaking about the USS Indianapolis.

A Bedford Christmas ~ Christmas Happenings ~
2016-11-16 - 2016-12-31 | VA

8th Annual Festival of Trees
2016-11-16 09:00 - 2016-12-31 12:00 | Bedford Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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, and Christmas Day.
The Welcome Center will be closing at 12 noon on New Year’s Eve and will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Special Hours: Open until 9:00pm on Friday, December 2, 2016, Friday, December 9, 2016, Saturday, December 10, 2016, Sunday, December 11, 2016 and Friday, December 16, 2016.

5th Annual Holiday Art Studio & Gallery Tour
2016-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
On Sunday, December 4, 1:00-5:00 pm, art studios and galleries throughout the Town of Bedford will be open featuring their best artisan crafted goods and holiday treats.
Visitors can enjoy artisan demonstrations and find one-of-a-kind gifts.
Art and Soul (205 North Bridge Street), Bedford’s most recent creative business will be celebrating their opening with new work by a variety of local artisans. Back Room Pottery (206 North Bridge Street), the studio and gallery for three local potters, will be offering wheel-thrown and hand-built creations. Bower Center for the Arts (305 North Bridge Street) will host artist demonstrations by Nancy O’Neal and Lori Stetson, studio tours, a special holiday exhibit, and a 15% off sale in the Cornerstone Gallery. The Electric Company (207 East Depot Street) includes a wide selection from Sherry Chairs and More, The Electric Company Artist’s Co-op, The Artisan Shoppe, and Artists on Depot Studios. Folk artist Carol Burnett’s work will be on display and guest artisan Mary Lutrell will present her hand-built, pit-fired pottery at Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing (302 Court Street). happycoffee (104 North Bridge Street) will feature work by a local artist along with their coffee drinks and sweets. Whimsical critters and characters created from recycled items can be found at Michael’s Menagerie at Dirt Road Treasures (115 North Bridge Street) At Town Kitchen & Provisions (309 North Bridge Street), blacksmith William Mauser will be demonstrating and, in addition to their regular menu, the kitchen will be serving fresh, roasted Virginia oysters. The Well (1764 Patriot Lane) will offer unique pottery creations by Studio 43’s Sonya Forte’.

The 5th Annual Holiday Art Studio & Gallery Tour is free and open to the public. See www.createbedford.weebly.com for a map of the tour sites and more detailed information about the event.

Thanksgiving for the Bounty of the Harvest at Peaks of Otter Winery
2016-11-18 12:00 - 2016-11-20 17:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The sweetest cider, the most succulent apples, the jars of preserves, jams and jellies, the warmth of wine and conversation are here to share. Also, Picnic and enjoy visiting our many farm animals. wine and conversation are here to share.

Christmas Time’s A’Coming Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
2016-11-18 12:00 - 2016-12-23 17:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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.

2016 Christmas Market
2016-11-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Country Club, 3563 Peaks Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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!
For more information, contact Olivia Beavon at obeavon@bedfordareachamber.com

Art, Crafts, and More Show
2016-11-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Charlemont Lodge, the Schoolhouse
Art, Crafts, and More Show, sponsored by GFWC Bedford Woman’s Club, 9 am-4 pm, Bedford Elementary School, 806 Tiger Trail Rd., off US 460 at National D-Day Memorial exit. Follow signs to school. Juried show with 90 exhibitors, including many new crafters. Features handcrafted items, including apparel, jewelry, folk art, doll and pet accessories, florals, pottery, wood furniture, holiday décor, fine art, and note cards, plus food court and much more. A portion of the $2 admission fee (ages 6+) will support community programs. No large strollers allowed. Contact: 434-941-4962.

Bower Center for the Arts Hosts Great Pink Rummage Sale & Auction
2016-11-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Great Pink Rummage Sale and Auction will have hundreds of items for sale, everything from books and art to furniture and musical instruments. Ticketed items will be in the Rummage Sale, and Auctioneer Randy Patterson will lead the live auction for higher value items starting at 10:00 AM. The event is free and open to the public.
Bower Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that enriches the cultural life of Bedford and Central Virginia through the arts by fostering creative expression, offering diverse educational opportunities, and preserving historic venues. Proceeds from the Great Pink Rummage Sale and Auction will benefit Bower Center for the Arts.
For more information about Bower Center for the Arts, please visit www.bowercenter.com or Bower Center for the Arts Facebook page.

8th Annual Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
2016-11-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Thomas Jefferson called wine “…a necessary of life with me.” This November, thousands of like-minded wine enthusiasts will gather at his secluded plantation to toast the “Father of Virginia Wine” in the eighth annual Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival.
The festival will feature Virginia wineries along with artisans, local food purveyors and musical entertainment. It is held inside large, heated tents, rain or shine. Tasting tickets include a complimentary wine glass. Because this is an adult event, there are no children’s activities available. We ask that attendees refrain from bringing outside food or drink. With the exception of service dogs, pets are prohibited. Hotel packages will be available.
VIP TENT
This special tent will be set up in the center of Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn. VIP tickets include a seat at a table in the tent, samples of French wines and heavy hors d’oeuvres that can be paired with wine.
TICKETS
Regular Admission tickets are $25 in advance (highly recommended); $30 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $10 in advance and at the door. VIP tent are $125/individual and $225/couple.
Tickets will be available for purchase online or at the Poplar Forest Museum Shop starting September 1.
Tickets- $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Non-tasting Tickets $10 in advance and at the door

PARTICIPATING WINERIES
Barboursville Vineyards
Chateau Morrisette Winery
DelFosse Vineyards
Fincastle Vineyard
Foggy Ridge Cider
Gabriele Rausse Winery
Jefferson Vineyards
Lazy Days Winery
Peaks of Otter Winery
Ramulouse Ridge Vineyards
Rebec Vineyards
Sans Soucy Vineyards
Stanburn Winery
White Rock Vineyards & Winery
The Williamsburg Winery

FOOD VENDORS
The Boardwalk Food Truck
Bruno’s GastroTruck
Grapevine Restaurant
Gregory’s Grill
Sourdough Pizza Company
Watts Poppin’ & Chillin’

LIVE MUSIC
The Duskwhales (11am—1:30pm)
Erin and the Wildfire (2:30—5pm)

CRAFT VENDORS
Alpaca by Jaca
Bowls by Bowles
Christopher Mize Studios, Inc.
de Rochonnet delights Chocolatier
Favored Flavors
Muddy Pup Soap/The Alfie Project
Plantation Peanuts of Wakefield
Sophie Adams Photography

SPONSORS

The Heather Pierson Trio
2016-11-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Relaxing
The Friends of the Bedford Library Present:
The Heather Pierson Trio

Pianist, singer, songwriter, performer, composer, bandleader, adventurer
Admission: $12 (Advance tickets available at Lynchburgtickets.com)
For more information contact: 540.586.8911 ext. 0 or www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org

Essential Survival Skills - Building Shelter
2016-11-20 13:30 - 17:30 | The Labyrinth Spa, 325 West Main Street, Bedford, 24523
Join us at The Labyrinth Spa as we have local Nature Experience Guide, Bill Howard, here to teach us essential survival skills.
There is sacred order to spending long periods of time in a natural situation and it begins with Shelter.
Some of the simplest shelters can be built in a few hours while others take days it not weeks. We plan to actually build one of the simplest and discuss the building of a few others. One thing that is amazing is just how comfortable these shelters can be.

Cost is $30.00 per adult $15.00 per child with parent
Proceeds from this class goes goes back into more opportunities for more classes.
Survival Skills classes will be held throughout the year, please check our website or facebook for the most current schedule and upcoming classes. http://thelabyrinthspa.com/home

Model Train Exhibit at Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library
2016-11-25 - 2017-01-15 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Christmas Eve open 10:00am to 5:00pm.

"The Grape Gatsby"
2016-11-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Seven Doors Winery, 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston, 24104
Enter Seven Doors Winery on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 6:00pm and the winery will be as you have never known it. In this themed reality, a murder has been committed and you must find out who did it, how, and why from among the characters. You must find clues, question others, and solve the crime. Along the way you can bribe or blackmail others to get valuable information.
Our theme is the Roaring Twenties. Come dressed as Mobsters or Flappers or just as yourself!
Purchase tickets through Squareup link on Seven Doors Facebook or Email SevenDoorsWinery@gmail.com for assistance.
***Must be 21 or older to attend***

Holiday Candlelight Tours
2016-12-01 - 2016-12-17 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
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 by anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries.
Tours are offered at 5:30 p.m. only on the following evenings:
—Thursday, December 1
—Thursday, December 8
—Thursday, December 15
Tours are offered at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. on the following evenings:
—Friday, December 2
—Saturday, December 3
—Friday, December 9
—Saturday, December 10
—Friday, December 16
—Saturday, December 17
Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120.

"Living the Nativity" at Trinity Ecumenical Parish
2016-12-02 18:00 - 2016-12-03 20:00 | VA
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 of 12-15 people will be guided by a costumed interpreter to five stations; the last station is the stable scene. Tours will leave every 15 minutes and will end at the Parish Hall for cocoa and homemade cookies. All families will be given a small gift. Live animals, authentic costumes depicting Roman soldiers, tax officials, townspeople and the holy family will add to the feeling of stepping back in time and living the birth of Christ.
Handicapped accommodations are available.
For questions or more information, please call the TEP office at 540-721-4330 from 8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday.

Saturday Holiday Events
2016-12-03 11:00 - 2016-12-10 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Crafts, Father Christmas, Cooking Demonstrations, Dancing Demonstrations

Wreath Making Workshop
2016-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States

Peaks of Otter Winery’s Christmas Special
2016-12-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 1218 Elmos Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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 bring your own snacks.
$10 Wine Tasting Admission includes a glass to keep plus a glass of your favorite Peaks of Otter wine.
$5 General Admission (non tasters)
Kids 12 & under free.
** Please no other alcohol allowed.
For more information email appleseed@earthlink.net or call 540.586.3707

Peaks of Otter Lodge Sunday Brunch Buffet
2016-12-04 11:30 - 15:30 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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 ORDER OMELETS STATION WAFFLE STATION
CHEF’S CHOICE OF DESSERTS

Groups of 6 or more are encouraged to call ahead, 540-586-1081.

Paintings and Calendar Featured at Goose Creek for Studio and Gallery Tour
2016-12-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
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 one for the cover – to be included in a 2017 wall calendar. The exhibit, titled “Through the Year,” will feature the original paintings which, along with the calendars, will be for sale.
Carol Burnett was always drawing as a child. At the age of 60, and after many years of running local antique shops, she decided to return to painting. Burnett calls the style of her work a naïve type of folk art. She works in a variety of mediums that include both drawings and paintings in a mixed palette of pen and ink, watercolor, marker, acrylic and pastel. Much of her work celebrates the nostalgia of the country landscape, family life or women’s fashions.
Goose Creek Studio is located at 302 Court Street in Bedford. For more information, see or call (540) 586-8482.

Peaks of Otter Lodge ~ Christmas Lights Driving Tour
2016-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | VA
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 space today!

Flames of Memory and Christmas in Wartime Presentation
2016-12-09 18:00 - 2016-12-11 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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 purchased in honor or in memory of anyone who has served. A printed program will be distributed during the event and will include the tributes. Call (540) 586-3329 for more information or email giving@dday.org. Special thanks to sponsors the Virginia Moose Association and Member One Federal Credit Union.

Brass 5 at the Bower Center for the Arts
2016-12-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bower Center for the Arts presents: Brass 5
Free Christmas Concert
Friday, December 9th at 8:00pm

Christmas in Sedalia
2016-12-10 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
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 Farmer's Winter Market
2016-12-10 08:00 - 12:00 | poplar-forest-group-tour
Indoor farmer and artisan market.
