Destination Bedford

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-11-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

Thanksgiving Market
2024-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Come shop for your local Thanksgiving meal. They will have all your favorite fixings! Artisans will be on site to help you find that perfect gift!

Bedford Community Orchestra Fall Concert
2024-11-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
Come out for an evening of exciting live music with the BCO! Suggested donation $15/person, $10/under 10. More info to come!!!

Festival of Trees
2024-11-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-03 09:00 - 17:00 and 8 more dates | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Festival of Trees: A Christmas to Remember
Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center
Join us in celebrating the 16th annual Festival of Trees, where the Bedford Area Welcome Center transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland! Experience the magic as 40 beautifully decorated trees come to life under the theme “A Christmas to Remember,” each showcasing the creativity of local businesses and organizations.
Voting: Visitors can vote for their favorite tree(s) for just $1.00 per vote. At the end of the festival, all proceeds will be distributed to the charitable organizations chosen by the businesses, ensuring that everyone has a chance to support a cause close to their hearts.
Family Fun: This festive, family-friendly event includes a scavenger hunt for children, giving them a chance to win a prize!
Hours:

Open Daily: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Extended Hours: Until 8 p.m. on the first two weekends in December.
Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Come celebrate the season with us and make a difference in the community!

SML Turkey Trot
2024-11-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
This race is located on a scenic, asphalt route at Smith Mountain Lake State Park and welcomes walkers and runners to participate. A portion of proceeds is donated to the state park.
There will be prizes for top qualifiers for runners! Awards for runners start at 9:45 am. Kids are encouraged to participate!

Mistletoe Maker's Market
2024-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Shop local handmade goods at Bower Center for the Arts! With over two dozen exhibitors from the Bedford region, you are sure to find the perfect holiday gifts!
This event will also include concessions, chances to win door prizes, a Gift Basket raffle, family activities and more!
Admission is $2/adult at the door or a donation of art supplies for the Bower Center’s Little Free Art Gallery! Children 12 and under are free.

D-Day Flames of Memory
2024-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,426 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the memorial’s grounds, thousands of luminarias will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp of freedom.

Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

Christmas Classic 5K
2024-12-07 08:30 - 11:30 | Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k is celebrating 45 years! Join runners and walkers of all ages and abilities for this central Virginia holiday tradition. Children are also invited to participate in the “Peaks Junior” 1 Mile. Proceeds support the Bedford Area YMCA’s Financial Aid program. This event is known for its friendly faces, caroling volunteers, and fun post-race celebration with a cinnamon roll! Location is the Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St. Bedford, VA 24523.
For more information and to sign up, click here!

Christmas in Wartime
2024-12-07 17:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Christmas 1944 on the frontlines comes to life with this unique presentation featuring re-enactors and living history displays, reminiscent of how soldiers celebrated the holidays while fighting in World War II.
Held Saturday evening in conjunction with the Flames of Memory event.
Free admission. Donations welcome.
