Destination Bedford

Holiday Market at Emerson Creek Pottery
2023-11-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Emerson Creek Pottery, 1068 Pottery Ln.
This year, Emerson Creek Pottery is offering a “Passport to Pottery Savings” to all market guests. That means, you’ll receive a “Passport” when you arrive with vendor names listed on it. Vendors will sign your passport as you view their wares. The more vendors your visit, (the more signatures you receive) = higher savings for you in our already low-priced pottery outlet store! It’s a win-win situation.

BVA Mercantile Christmas Open House
2023-11-04 10:00 - 15:00 | BVA Mercantile, 206 W Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come shop great deals at BVA Mercantile for their Christmas Open House! The store will be beautifully decorated for the season and welcomes all to stop by. BVA Mercantile is locally owned and features many unique locally made products. Located in downtown Bedford.

Bedford Chamber of Commerce Holiday Market
2023-11-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Elks National Home, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the beautiful Spring Oak Bedford, located at the Historic Elks Home for the Bedford Chamber Holiday Market! Find amazing local gifts for your loved ones, drink hot chocolate courtesy of the Centra Bedford Adult Day Center, & enjoy the renowned Elks Home Christmas lights!

Learn more & register: https://business.bedfordareachamber.com/…/2023…

Layman Family Farms
2023-11-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Come navigate your way through the 10acre 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. Come for the fun, stay for the views; there’s something for everyone at Layman Family Farms. Hours this season will be Saturdays 10am – 6pm, Sundays 11am – 6pm. The last day to enjoy the farm will be November 4th!

BBQ & Cider Fest
2023-11-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Harvest Moon Marketplace at Smith Mountain Lake and Harvest Moon Wine & Beer Garden! Great eats, drinks in the Wine and Beer Garden, live music by 3DT, Ice Cream Bar and more!
Parking is only $10 per car and includes free Admission for everyone in your car! This is a family-friendly event, Please leave the pets home, and no outside coolers or food allowed!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-11-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

Bedford Community Orchestra Concert
2023-11-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
Come out for a “not-so-scary” night of Halloween favorites with the Bedford Community Orchestra! Suggested Donation $15/Adults; $10/Under 12

One Day Mini Camp
2023-11-06 08:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-07 08:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Kids have the day off from school? Send them to the National D-Day Memorial’s one-day mini-camp. Students will learn about World War II and D-Day through activities, games, and lessons. Participants should bring lunch. A morning snack will be provided. Register under the Event Tickets tab at store.dday.org.

Peaks Open to the Public Day
2023-11-08 09:00 - 17:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
For the next few months, The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center will host several days each month that are open to the public – free of charge. Guests are welcome to hike the trails, enjoy a game of disc golf, or even play a game of basketball or volleyball. Or if you’ve been wanting to check out the facility and would like a tour or more information about their programs, these are great days to visit!
Please check-in at the Main Office when you arrive to sign a waiver and get a facility map.
Questions: Give them a call at 540-444-1800 or send an email at ThePeaks@CustomED.org.

Open Mic Night
2023-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.

Holiday Market
2023-11-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Old Montvale School, 11575 W. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, Montvale, United States
Enjoy this Holiday Market by the Montvale School Preservation Foundation. Shop several vendors inside and outside including baked goods, jewelry, and hand crafted items.

Moneta Volunteer Fire Department Car Show
2023-11-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Moneta Fire House, 12737 North Old Moneta Rd., Moneta, VA, United States
Come enjoy this 2nd annual vendor & car show on Saturday, November 11th from 10-3! They will have food onsite as well, and even some fire trucks for the kiddos to play with! Details for Car Show:
Entry is donation based. Parking is on a first come basis. They will be awarding a “Best in Show”!

Murder Mystery
2023-11-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Join Jump into Mystery on Saturday 11/11/23 at 5:30pm for a murder mystery with a Black Friday theme. This will be an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. You will laugh, talk, eat, and drink. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. Tickets are $35 per person. Wine, beer and snacks will be available for purchase, but are not included in the ticket. Outside food is also allowed. Everyone will get their character role at the event. Everyone in your group will need a separate ticket to attend and tickets are non-refundable. This is an adults only event and will last from 5:30pm until 8:30pm. This event will be held upstairs in the private event space and is accessed by stairs only. All participants are asked to please arrive and check in between 5:00 and 5:15pm to grab food and drinks, as the game will start promptly at 5:30pm.

Exhibit at the Bower Center
2023-11-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts is currently showcasing the BCPS Elementary School Exhibit. Free admission. Click here for more information.

Date Night at the Meadery
2023-11-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Guest Chef, Neal Agee, will be preparing two Main Course Menu items with two sides, all to be included with: dinner salad, shared-appetizer, Mead and dessert!
**60$ PER COUPLE**
Menu Choices include: (Both to be glazed with Mead-based sauce).
*Smoked Pork Tenderloin
*Smoked Chicken
Sides: Roasted baby potatoes and Mead-braised red cabbage
**All Meals include dinner Salad, shared-appetizer (to be decided), 6oz pour of desired Mead (per person) and special dessert.
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED!
Reservation Times are as follows: ~Please be sure to include you choice of Meat with desired Reservation~
5:00PM
5:30PM
6:00PM
6:30PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
Please call/text (540-420-7550) to make reservation requests.

Paint & Sip
2023-11-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Join winery artist Genny to paint a pine forest at night on an 8″ x 10″ canvas. No artistic skills needed, paint together step by step, and you can customize the color of your sky! Your first glass of wine, beer, or cider is included.
Register by purchasing a ticket for $30 here:
https://checkout.square.site/buy/6WYPX74CJ75QUUW2BOQVQBYP
If you’re coming with a group of friends and purchasing tickets separately, please send Genny a text at 815-355-9330 so she can make sure you have seats together

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held 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!

Bedford Farmers Winter Market
2023-11-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this holiday market! 40+ vendors, music, caroling, Fables and Feathers winery and a visit from Santa! Kids and adults can visit the Holiday Cards for the Military station and write a greeting for a servicemember stationed overseas for the holiday. What a great way to kick off your holiday season! Free event.

BWC 48th Annual Craft Fair
2023-11-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Middle School, 1237 Lacey Putney Way, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bedford Womens Club will host its 48th Annual Craft Fair/Holiday Mart! Click here for more information!

Overlander Flea Market
2023-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Blue Ridge Overland Gear Headquarters, 2687 Rocky Ford Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Blue Ridge Overland Gear for this event with the opportunity to buy, sell, and trade new and used camping gear, overlanding gear, and other items for your adventurous outdoor life. Whether you are looking for vehicle mod parts, camp chairs, roof top tents, gear storage, and more – this is a great time to find some serious deals.

New Standard Bluegrass at the Bower Center
2023-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
New Standard brings together a variety of styles and influences ranging from traditional artists to contemporary bluegrass and gospel artists.
Advance tickets may be purchased here, or in person at the Bower Center for the Arts.

Christmas at the Mercantile
2023-11-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Woods Goods & Mercantile, 2770 W Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate the magic of the season at this “Christmas at the Mercantile” festival! Santa Claus will be making a special appearance, (thanks to Bedford Humane Society) ready to take pictures with your pets and kiddos! Immerse yourself in the sounds of the season with live music that will set the perfect Yuletide mood. Explore the talents of local artisans and vendors, offering unique gifts and crafts that make for perfect holiday presents.

Sip & Stitch
2023-11-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Join Fables & Feathers and local yarn shop Stitch Witch for a social gathering of fiber friends! Any craft is welcome, just have a good time stitching together with a glass of your favorite beverage.

Festival of Trees
2023-11-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Festival of Trees at the Bedford Area Welcome Center is an annual event that takes place around the end of November through the first week of January. “Oh Christmas Tree” is the theme for this year. The event will feature trees that are decorated by local businesses and organizations. Visitors are encouraged to come by the Welcome Center and vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote. At the conclusion of the event, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses. There are no winners and no losers of this event, everyone has an equal opportunity to raise money for their selected charity and they will keep whatever amount they raise. The Festival of Trees is a festive family friendly event to celebrate the season while helping causes important to the community.
