Destination Bedford

Festival of Trees Late Nights
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Winter Carriage Rides
2023-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Bedford
Come to Downtown Bedford for a beautiful stroll around the town! $5 person, children 4 and under are free.
Rides are first come, first serve, reservations are not available. Carriage rides start at the Bedford Primary School. Cash only.

Christmas Open House at Evie’s on the Lake
2023-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Evie’s at the Lake, 14807 Moneta Road, Suite J,, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be paying a special visit to Evie’s at the Lake!
Bring your little ones for a magical photo opportunity and share their Christmas wishes with the man in red. Don’t forget your cameras to capture those precious moments.
Delicious Seafood from Ferguson Family Provisions will be available from 11am – 5pm.

There will be several vendors selling delightful Christmas goodies and gifts to make your holiday shopping a breeze. From fashion, jewelry and unique crafts to festive decorations and home decor, you’ll find something for everyone on your list. Plus, look out for special promotions and discounts throughout the event!

Festival of Trees
2023-12-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
2023-12-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, United States
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.

Exhibit at the Bower Center
2023-12-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-07 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 two exhibits: Solo Exhibition by Viemeister Resident Artist, Dennis Caldwell and Delmus Phelps Solo Exhibit. The Dennis Caldwell exhibit will be on display through December 22 and the Delmus Phelps exhibit will be on display until January 27. Gallery admission is free.
Artist Reception and Gallery Talk for both exhibits will be December 8.

Cowboy Christmas
2023-12-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Reba Farm Inn and Saddle Soar Equitainment, 1099 Reba Farm Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Reba Farm this holiday season and make this the most unique tradition ever!
Includes: Hands on with grooming and tacking, riding, decorating a tree by horseback, games. Then up to the Inn for a full Cowboy-style buffet meal.
Cost: $65pp

Christmas Memories Pop Up Market
2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00 | BVA Mercantile, 206 W Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
BVA Mercantile is hosting a “Christmas Memories” Pop up market event! This event will focus on those items that bring back the joy and memories from Christmas past! Vendors, photo opportunities, and more! Free event.

Book Signing at The Blue Lady
2023-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | The Blue Lady, 107 E. Main St., Bedford, 24523, United States
After the parade, The Blue Lady in downtown Bedford will host two local authors for a book signing.
DW Lawhorne will have Boots the Cow books for children, and Amy Collier will have her recently published book, “Beyond the Scars”.

Christmas Home Tour at Historic Avenel
2023-12-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bedford Council of Gardens Clubs will be hosting their Christmas Home Tour at Historic Avenel this year. The theme is: “Avenel Through the Ages”. Come see how Bedford celebrated Christmas in the 1830s through the 1940s.
The cost for this event is $15 and children 12 and under are free.
The dates are Saturday, December 2nd, from 1 to 5 PM and Sunday, December 3rd from 1 to 5 PM. Tickets may be purchased at Arthur’s Jewelry, the Bedford Area Welcome Center, Georges in Forest, Moneta Farm in Moneta, or any Garden Club member.

Benefit Concert & Silent Auction
2023-12-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Spring Oak Bedford, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Spring Oak (formerly the Elks Home) is hosting a benefit concert featuring the band NiteKAP, for the three animal rescues in Bedford County: All American Mutt Rescue, Bedford Humane Society Virginia, and Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, Inc. This event is open to the public. Bring your cash and your checkbooks so you can do some holiday shopping while you’re there because there will be some silent auction items available! The music will boost your Christmas spirit!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-12-02 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.

Holiday High Family Day
2023-12-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Reba Farm Inn and Saddle Soar Equitainment, 1099 Reba Farm Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Meet and Greet Santa and Horses, Yule Log, Feed the Wildlife, Gift Making, plenty of Photo Ops, hot lunch and equine demonstrations. This is one experience that will make every family say: Giddy up!
Cost: $20 per person

Shop Small, Buy Local Christmas Event
2023-12-03 11:00 - 17:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come celebrate Christmas with over 30 wonderful vendors, food options, live dj, 50/50 raffles and more!
SANTA is coming all the way from the North Pole, and you can buy tickets to take pictures with him.

This is a cancer benefit. Come out and support local vendors and help a family fighting cancer.

Meet the Artist at Goose Creek Studio
2023-12-03 14:30 - 17:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Stop in to meet Beulah Witt and find a great art treasure for yourself and/or for a special gift for someone you love. Beulah’s art is hanging in the gallery and she has brought in many paintings from over the years to her studio.
