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SUMMARY:Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 46th Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k organized by the Bedford Area YMCA! Location is the Bedford Baptist Church\, 1516 Oakwood St. Bedford\, VA 24523. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Early Bird pricing runs from September 8 – October 12\n Early Bird Price: $25\n After October 12\, registration increases to $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sign up online at www.Christmasclassic5k.com \n*Long sleeve t-shirts are included and guaranteed until Nov. 17th. 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/christmas-classic-5k-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Baptist Church\, 1516 Oakwood Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, 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-7-2/2025-12-06/
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-2-2-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000
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SUMMARY:Bedford Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Bedford Christmas Parade will take place in downtown Bedford.  See floats\, antique cars\, clowns\, horses\, marching bands\, Santa\, and much more! The theme will be “Small Town Parade of Trees!” Stick around after the parade and visit with downtown businesses\, and at 3 p.m. the tree lighting activities will begin. \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/christmas-parade-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Bedford
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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-4-2-2-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 309 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAB Kids: Jingle Bell Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Bower Center for the Arts on December 6th following the Bedford Christmas parade for our CAB Kids Free Family Art Day.   \nFollowing the parade\, we will have several Christmas Ornament Creation Stations set up around the building as well as a Build-Your-Own Hot Chocolate. \nCAB Kids is a program that invites youth and families to explore creativity together through free art activities\, Family Art Days\, and community events in a fun\, inclusive space.  \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/cab-kids-jingle-bell-jamboree/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 309 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lady Clause's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Lady Clause will be at Lady Legacy in downtown Bedford after the Christmas Parade! Stop by for crafts and photos.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/lady-clauses-workshop/
LOCATION:Lady Legacy\, 118 E. Main Street\, Bedford\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Town of Bedford Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:This family oriented event will kickoff at 3:00pm. Consisting of Santa\, The Grinch\, hot chocolate & cider\, ice sculpting\, vendors\, kid activities\, live performances & music to put you in the holiday spirit!\nLighting Of The Tree 6:00 PM. 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/town-of-bedford-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Downtown Bedford
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SUMMARY:Holidays at the Bedford Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bedford Farmer’s Market for two holiday vendor events at the Farmers Market! Enjoy treats\, music\, and your favorite craft and artisan vendors to get your holiday spirit (and shopping!) started!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/holidays-at-the-bedford-farmers-market/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Bedford Farmers Market\, Washington and Center Streets\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, 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-4/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ruby Christmas Gala
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate 40 years of The Avenel Foundation’s commitment to community service at Historic Avenel’s Ruby Christmas Gala! \nDecember 6\, 2025 6:00 to 9:30pm!\nTickets can be purchased at Arthur’s Jewelry\, Magnolia Mountain Realty\, Bedford Area Welcome Center\, or from any board member!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/ruby-christmas-gala/
LOCATION:Historic Avenel\, 413 Avenel Avenue\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bedford Community Orchestra Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays with the Bedford Community Orchestra! Special visit from Santa! Performance to take place at the historic Susie G. Gibson school in Bedford. Don’t forget your camera to take photos with Jolly man himself after the concert.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bedford-community-orchestra-holiday-concert-3/
LOCATION:Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center\, 600 Edmund St.\, Bedford\, Virginia\, 24523
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T090000
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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-7-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000
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SUMMARY:Pet Photos with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Santa Photos with the Bedford Humane Society \nGet your holiday photos taken with Santa while supporting a great cause! \n For just $15\, you’ll receive:\n A professional photo with Santa (pets or kids welcome!)\n A printed photo to take home the same day\n An edited digital copy sent to you afterward\nBring your furry friends or little ones to sit on Santa’s lap and capture a memory that will last a lifetime. All proceeds benefit the animals of the Bedford Humane Society. \n Tractor Supply Co.\n1128 E Lynchburg Salem Turnpike\, Bedford\, VA 24523\n Dates & Times:\nSaturday\, November 22 | 10 AM – 1 PM\nSunday\, December 7 | 12 PM – 3 PM\nDon’t miss this chance to celebrate the season\, create special memories\, and help us continue saving lives\, building families. 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/pet-photos-with-santa-3/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Tractor Supply\, 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T170000
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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-7-2/2025-12-08/
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-2-2-2/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 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-7-2/2025-12-09/
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-2-2-2/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 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-4-2-2-2/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 309 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T090000
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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-7-2/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T100000
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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-2-2-2/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T150000
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CREATED:20251202T190047Z
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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-4-2-2-2/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 309 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140512
CREATED:20250110T211445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T150841Z
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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-2/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Apocalypse Ale Works\, 1257 Burnbridge Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T170000
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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-7-2/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140512
CREATED:20251118T162014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T162213Z
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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-2-2-2/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140512
CREATED:20251202T190047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T190215Z
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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-4-2-2-2/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 309 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140512
CREATED:20250722T171142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T171231Z
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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-4/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140512
CREATED:20250813T151425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T151425Z
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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/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Apocalypse Ale Works\, 1257 Burnbridge Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140512
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-7-2/2025-12-12/1/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140512
CREATED:20251118T162014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T162213Z
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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-2-2-2/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library\, 201 East Main Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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