Test your knowledge by matching the correct skulls, furs, and tracks together. Learn about some of the mammals that call the Blue Ridge Parkway home. Located in the breezeway outside the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center at Milepost 86. This event is free to attend.
Hometown Heroes & Helpers is a FREE event to educate & inspire the community regarding safety, emergency services, preparedness, and community service. Touch-A-Truck, K9 demos will be at 11am and 1pm. There will also be kids activities, food trucks including Porter house and Empanada Nirvana. Bedford County Parks & Rec, Bedford County Sheriff's Office, Bedford...
Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000....
Enjoy a joyful musical journey by Sara Ernst through the natural world celebrating bugs, bears, farm animals, and the magic of the outdoors. Kids will learn how to respect nature, observe tiny creatures, and turn fear into fascination. This is a free event. Click here to register. Creative Arts for Bower Kids, CAB Kids, is a...
CARD SHOW + UNDERGROUND CARD SHOP BLOWOUT SALE The Summer Edition of the Underground Cards Show is bringing collectors together for a full day of sports cards, Pokémon, Magic, trading, buying, selling, and networking in the heart of Central Virginia. The shop will also be hosting a blowout sale located on the same grounds....
Come to the Bedford Museum for a presentation & Book Signing with Jean Sorrell Hurley. Ms. Jean Hurley will give a presentation on her new book "Richard Calloway, Forgotten Hero". This should be a very interesting presentation about her ancestor Richard Calloway. A book signing will follow. Jean Hurley's book will be available for purchase...
Step into history with a Ranger as we unveil the fascinating story of the Wood Family, their Ordinary, and tourism at Peaks of Otter! Enjoy this 30-minute exploration into the history of the first public accommodation in Peaks of Otter—where it all began in the 1830s! Discover how this charming spot has been welcoming visitors...
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend! Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
It's National Dragonfly Day! Come celebrate with us! Join a Ranger to learn about dragonflies and the important roles they play in our aquatic ecosystems. While you’re learning about our flying friends, you can create your very own dragonfly to take home! This event is free to attend. Program will be by Abbott Lake behind...
Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
