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SUMMARY:Bower Center Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bower Center for the Arts to view two new exhibits: Through the Lens II\, An Invitational Exhibit and Andrea Wild: Caught In Old Lace Between the Stars & the Earth. \n Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! \nThe Bower Center is open Tuesday – Saturday\, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and both of these exhibits will be on display until January 24th. 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bower-center-exhibit-4-2-2-2/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 309 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated with fresh greens for the holidays as your guide paints intimate portraits of the Jefferson family’s celebration and Christmas at the Quarter Site\, drawn from true stories and anecdotes discovered in Jefferson’s letters and diaries. The tour is followed by refreshments in the Museum Shop. Admission is $30 per person. Reservations are required. \nDec.  5\, 6\, 11\,  12\, 18\, 19 at 5:30 p.m.\, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. \nClick here for tickets. 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/holiday-candlelight-tours-4/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
DESCRIPTION:Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music.  For more information and to see who is playing each week\, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase! 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/live-music-apocalypse-ale-works-2-2-2/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Apocalypse Ale Works\, 1257 Burnbridge Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T170000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas!\nExperience the magic of the season at this beloved\, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations. \nVote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.) \nKids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster. \n📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center\n🕘 Hours: Open daily\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14\, until 8 p.m.\n📅 Event ends: January 4\, 2026 \nThe Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day\, so please plan your visit accordingly. \nFor more information\, call (540) 587-5681.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-7-2/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Santa on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:For the fifth year in a row\, Santa is coming to Lottie J Farm! Feel free to take your own pictures. \nMeet Santa\, do a little Christmas shopping in the farm store\, visit with the critters in the barnyard\, explore the Play Barn\, and make s’mores by the fire pit\, all while taking in those beautiful mountain views!\nThe Hot Dog Girl and Hot Mocha will be joining on site! \nAdmission is only $7 per person and ages 3 and under are free!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/santa-on-the-farm-3/
LOCATION:Lottie J Farm\, 4787 Patterson Mill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:U.S. Space Force Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Space Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/u-s-space-force-birthday/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Christmas train display featuring landmarks of Bedford and much more! The trains are located on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Admission is $5\, kids are free. A train pass is also available to purchase for only $10 in the Museum gift shop\, which grants unlimited admission through December.  \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/train-exhibit-at-the-bedford-museum-2-2-2/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T110000
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SUMMARY:Daytime Holiday Tours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long\, docent guided tours explore how Jefferson and his family celebrated the holidays and takes a look at how the holiday season impacted the enslaved community. These tours are only offered twice in December and reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets are $30 for adults 18+ and $17 for college students and teens (ages 12-17)\, $11 for youth (ages 6-11)\, under 6 free. Admission includes access to all self-guided exhibits on the property following your tour.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/daytime-holiday-tours/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bower Center Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bower Center for the Arts to view two new exhibits: Through the Lens II\, An Invitational Exhibit and Andrea Wild: Caught In Old Lace Between the Stars & the Earth. \n Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! \nThe Bower Center is open Tuesday – Saturday\, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and both of these exhibits will be on display until January 24th. 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bower-center-exhibit-4-2-2-2/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 309 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T120000
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SUMMARY:Last Call For Mead
DESCRIPTION:The Meadery at Graham Ordinary is open on December 20th and December 27th for the last time this year! They will reopen their doors in February. Come enjoy delicious mead and a great atmosphere!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/last-call-for-mead/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:The Meadery at Graham Ordinary\, 8578 Peaks Rd\, Bedford\, Virginia\, 24523
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153730
CREATED:20251205T205234Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Movie Night
DESCRIPTION: Christmas Movie Night at the County Gym! \nSaturday\, December 20th • 6:00 p.m.\nGet ready for a holly-jolly good time as we transform the County Gym into a cozy holiday theater for a special showing of The Santa Clause! Bring your family\, your friends\, and your Christmas spirit for a night full of festive fun.\n What to Expect:\n A big-screen showing of The Santa Clause\n Santa himself will be onsite for photos—so bring your wish lists!\n Free hot chocolate to warm your hands\n Free popcorn to enjoy during the movie\n Holiday cheer for all ages!\nWear your favorite Christmas PJs\, snuggle up with a blanket\, and kick off the week of Christmas with a fun\, family-friendly night.\nAdmission is free—everyone is welcome!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/christmas-movie-night/
LOCATION:Bedford County Gym\, 1059 Turning Point Rd.\, Bedford\, 24523\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T220000
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Wine Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson\, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker\, to celebrate the season with a multicourse dinner with wine pairings. Following dinner Mr. Jefferson will regale his guests with stories about the holiday traditions popular during his time. \nMust be 21 and over. Tickets for the Holiday Candlelight Wine Dinner are $200 per person or $375 per couple. Reservations are required and must be made at least a week prior to dinner for catering considerations. \nClick here for tickets. 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/candlelight-wine-dinner/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T170000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas!\nExperience the magic of the season at this beloved\, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations. \nVote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.) \nKids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster. \n📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center\n🕘 Hours: Open daily\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14\, until 8 p.m.\n📅 Event ends: January 4\, 2026 \nThe Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day\, so please plan your visit accordingly. \nFor more information\, call (540) 587-5681.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-7-2/2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christmas Cookie Contest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with great beer\, friendly competition\, and delicious cookies! To keep things fun and fair for everyone\, please review the contest rules below.\nContest Categories\n1. Best Tasting Cookie\n2. Best Decorated Cookie\nContestants may enter one or both categories.\n⸻\nEntry Requirements\n• All cookies must be fully prepared and baked off-site.\n• Bring enough cookies to share with attendees and judges (at least 2 dozen is recommended).\n• Cookies should arrive ready to serve on a plate\, tray\, or platter.\n• Please attach a card with your name and the cookie name/flavor.\n⸻\nHow Judging Works\n• Judging begins promptly at 6:00 PM.\n• A judging panel will evaluate:\n• Best Tasting: flavor\, texture\, and overall enjoyment.\n• Best Decorated: creativity\, visual appeal\, and thematic presentation.\n• Winners in each category will receive prizes from Apocalypse Ale Works.\n⸻\nHow to Compete\nTo secure your spot in the competition\, email Austin at:\n Austin@ApocalypseAleWorks.com
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/christmas-cookie-contest/
LOCATION:Apocalypse Ale Works\, 1257 Burnbridge Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas!\nExperience the magic of the season at this beloved\, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations. \nVote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.) \nKids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster. \n📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center\n🕘 Hours: Open daily\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14\, until 8 p.m.\n📅 Event ends: January 4\, 2026 \nThe Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day\, so please plan your visit accordingly. \nFor more information\, call (540) 587-5681.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-7-2/2025-12-22/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Christmas train display featuring landmarks of Bedford and much more! The trains are located on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Admission is $5\, kids are free. A train pass is also available to purchase for only $10 in the Museum gift shop\, which grants unlimited admission through December.  \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/train-exhibit-at-the-bedford-museum-2-2-2/2025-12-22/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T170000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas!\nExperience the magic of the season at this beloved\, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations. \nVote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.) \nKids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster. \n📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center\n🕘 Hours: Open daily\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14\, until 8 p.m.\n📅 Event ends: January 4\, 2026 \nThe Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day\, so please plan your visit accordingly. \nFor more information\, call (540) 587-5681.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-7-2/2025-12-23/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T100000
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SUMMARY:Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Christmas train display featuring landmarks of Bedford and much more! The trains are located on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Admission is $5\, kids are free. A train pass is also available to purchase for only $10 in the Museum gift shop\, which grants unlimited admission through December.  \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/train-exhibit-at-the-bedford-museum-2-2-2/2025-12-23/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Apocalypse Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water! \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/apocalypse-trivia-night-2/2025-12-24/
LOCATION:Apocalypse Ale Works\, 1257 Burnbridge Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo
DESCRIPTION:This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres\, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain\, gift cards\, and of course\, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music\, compete with friends\, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/music-bingo/2025-12-25/
LOCATION:Apocalypse Ale Works\, 1257 Burnbridge Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas!\nExperience the magic of the season at this beloved\, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations. \nVote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.) \nKids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster. \n📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center\n🕘 Hours: Open daily\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14\, until 8 p.m.\n📅 Event ends: January 4\, 2026 \nThe Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day\, so please plan your visit accordingly. \nFor more information\, call (540) 587-5681.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-7-2/2025-12-26/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Christmas train display featuring landmarks of Bedford and much more! The trains are located on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Admission is $5\, kids are free. A train pass is also available to purchase for only $10 in the Museum gift shop\, which grants unlimited admission through December.  \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/train-exhibit-at-the-bedford-museum-2-2-2/2025-12-26/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
DESCRIPTION:Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music.  For more information and to see who is playing each week\, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase! 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/live-music-apocalypse-ale-works-2-2-2/2025-12-26/
LOCATION:Apocalypse Ale Works\, 1257 Burnbridge Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas!\nExperience the magic of the season at this beloved\, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations. \nVote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.) \nKids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster. \n📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center\n🕘 Hours: Open daily\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14\, until 8 p.m.\n📅 Event ends: January 4\, 2026 \nThe Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day\, so please plan your visit accordingly. \nFor more information\, call (540) 587-5681.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-7-2/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Christmas train display featuring landmarks of Bedford and much more! The trains are located on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Admission is $5\, kids are free. A train pass is also available to purchase for only $10 in the Museum gift shop\, which grants unlimited admission through December.  \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/train-exhibit-at-the-bedford-museum-2-2-2/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T170000
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SUMMARY:Last Call For Mead
DESCRIPTION:The Meadery at Graham Ordinary is open on December 20th and December 27th for the last time this year! They will reopen their doors in February. Come enjoy delicious mead and a great atmosphere!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/last-call-for-mead/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:The Meadery at Graham Ordinary\, 8578 Peaks Rd\, Bedford\, Virginia\, 24523
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T170000
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CREATED:20251205T185933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T185934Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas!\nExperience the magic of the season at this beloved\, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations. \nVote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.) \nKids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster. \n📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center\n🕘 Hours: Open daily\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14\, until 8 p.m.\n📅 Event ends: January 4\, 2026 \nThe Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day\, so please plan your visit accordingly. \nFor more information\, call (540) 587-5681.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-7-2/2025-12-28/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T170000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas!\nExperience the magic of the season at this beloved\, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations. \nVote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.) \nKids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster. \n📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center\n🕘 Hours: Open daily\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14\, until 8 p.m.\n📅 Event ends: January 4\, 2026 \nThe Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day\, so please plan your visit accordingly. \nFor more information\, call (540) 587-5681.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-7-2/2025-12-29/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Christmas train display featuring landmarks of Bedford and much more! The trains are located on the 3rd floor of the Museum. Admission is $5\, kids are free. A train pass is also available to purchase for only $10 in the Museum gift shop\, which grants unlimited admission through December.  \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/train-exhibit-at-the-bedford-museum-2-2-2/2025-12-29/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153731
CREATED:20251205T185933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T185934Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas!\nExperience the magic of the season at this beloved\, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations. \nVote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.) \nKids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster. \n📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center\n🕘 Hours: Open daily\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\n🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14\, until 8 p.m.\n📅 Event ends: January 4\, 2026 \nThe Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day\, so please plan your visit accordingly. \nFor more information\, call (540) 587-5681.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-7-2/2025-12-30/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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