Destination Bedford

Immigration: Themed Exhibit
2019-12-31 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-01 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-09 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | VA
Gallery Admission is Always Free
Open Tues-Sat 11am-4pm and every 2nd Friday in Bedford 5-8pm
Nov. 19-Jan 25, 2020
Immigration
Is a movement to a place that is foreign
Movement
Is an act of changing physical location or position or of having this changed
Foreign
Is a characteristic of a country or language other than one’s own; or something strange and unfamiliar
“Art drives ideas home in a way that is unmatched by any other medium. We need multidimensional, complex stories about who we are; we need to represent ourselves in our full humanity.” – Felipe Baeza, Visual Artist

Elks Home Christmas Lights
2019-12-31 17:30 - 22:00 | Shady Grove Vineyards Cabin
Take part in an annual Bedford Christmas tradition and drive through the Christmas light display at the Elks Home! Going on now for more than 65 years, the light display helped Bedford get the nickname “Christmas Capital of Virginia”. The venue is also open to guests to walk through and view the Christmas trees decorated by local businesses (parking is located behind the Home.) Admission is free, donations accepted.

Brew Years Eve Bash
2019-12-31 20:00 - 23:30 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
As many of you know the deck is now enclosed AND climate controlled! So look forward to a night full of special tappings, funky music AND all you can eat shrimp & BBQ!
Each ticket includes:
-All You Can Eat Shrimp & Pulled Pork.
-Hickory Smoked Hog Leg Carving Station.
– Sides including slaw, mac & cheese, cheddar jalapeño hush puppies, and baked beans.
– Your first 3 drink tickets & a midnight toast.
-All night entertainment by Chris & Strange Company.
-Midnight Keg drop.
Tickets will go quickly, we are limiting sales to ensure that everyone will have their own warm, heated, personal area. If we have extra space, we will allow ticket sales at the door. But if you go ahead and get your tickets now, you can take advantage of our early bird deal link will be added here:
https://www.fifthandfederal.com/fifth–federal-of-forest-at-aaw.html

Festival of Trees
2020-01-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-01-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-01-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26, 2019 – January 3, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan.
The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote and at the conclusion of the event, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses that decorated the trees.
The scavenger hunt will take place again, and on certain nights children can visit with Santa, participate in a craft activity, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly.
Open Seven days a week from 9:00AM until 5:00PM
Extended Hours until 9:00PM – December 6, 13, 14, 15, 20
* The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Train Exhibit
2020-01-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-01-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-01-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Interactive Thomas the Tank Engine Track
See Bedford on the layout, local businesses and public buildings
“The Polar Express” during the two weeks of Christmas Break
Large Groups: please call for an appointment
$5 admission for adults. kids are free
Closed major holidays and extreme weather
Collecting new and gently loved stuffed animals for the Teddy Bear Bridge for Gleaning for the World

Live Tandem
2020-01-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Live Tandem, Southern fried Rock and Country music. Come see them in the Social Quarters.

Forest Farmers Market
2020-01-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-01-11 08:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Saturday Story Time
2020-01-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library
Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5.

Downton Abbey: A Saturday Matinee Presentation
2020-01-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This is a screening of a movie for adults and teens. This month the showing will be Downton Abbey The Motion Picture starring all of your favorite actors and actresses from the original TV series as well as some new faces. In the film, the Crawley family prepares for an official royal visit to their family house in Yorkshire in 1927. They experience physical, social, and psychological upheavals as King George V, Queen Mary, and their royal entourage descends on the eponymous mansion. Free movie snacks and drinks will be served.

Live Music
2020-01-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Solo Mountain Country will be providing the Entertainment Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at the Bedford Moose Lodge #1897.

January Sunday Session! 1 Year Anniversary!
2020-01-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
Come celebrate the 1 year Anniversary of Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection! This concert will feature the Lesson Students, an Awards Ceremony, and an Open Jam at the end!

Indoor Farmer's Market
2020-01-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market Winter Market, 1088 Rustic Village Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come start the new year/decade with a trip to the winter market! They will have amazing vendors to shop from, meats, produce, breads, pasta, coffee and the best artisans around!

Double Entendre Duet
2020-01-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy great food and live music by Double Entendre Duet.

Winter Lecture Series
2020-01-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
The racks of bucks aren’t built to last, falling off every spring only to regrow each summer. They grow back more impressive than before. How do these amazing ornaments “know” how to grow? To find answers we’ll do a little exploring in the science of evolutionary developmental biology.
The presenter, Dr. Jason Davis, is an Associate Professor of Biology and Associate Director of the Honors College at Radford University. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience and Animal Behavior from Emory University. He is co-director of Radford’s Ecophysiology Research Lab, where his work focuses on the physiological and behavioral mechanisms that animals use to adapt to a complex world.
The Winter Lecture Series is presented by the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Proceeds go to help fund educational programs in the park.
Ticket Prices: Single ticket: $ 8, Single season ticket: $22, Two season tickets: $35,
Friends of SMLSP – season ticket: $20, Prices include parking. All tickets paid at the door.
For more information call: 540-297-6066

Bedford Trails Race #4
2020-01-14 13:30 - 17:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come on out and join in on the Racing, Fun, Food, Prizes and Friends! More good times coming with the Bedford Trails Winter Mountain Cross Race Series right around the corner. Get signed up today!
https://bedfordtrails.wordpress.com/bedfordmountaincross/
