Destination Bedford

Live Music
2024-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Live music by Waffle House Index, beer, and food!

Breakfast with Santa
2024-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Elks National Home, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Bedford County Parks and Recreation for breakfast
and a visit with Santa! Parents are invited to bring a
camera for a free picture with Santa and their little one.

Forest Farmers Holiday Market
2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Stroll through the market and find the perfect gift made
locally. Also, fresh produce, meat, bread and treats.

Montvale Christmas Market
2024-12-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Montvale Rec Club
Shop with local vendors for holiday gifts!

A Blue Ridge Christmas
2024-12-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Glass Hill Venue, 1716 Glass Hill Rd., Goode, VA, 24556
Admission includes meet & greet with Santa, Mrs. Claus,
Elsa & Anna. Snacks, petting zoo and kid’s crafts.
Admission is $10 for kids 4-11 and $15 for 12 and over.

Festival of Trees
2024-12-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-19 09:00 - 17:00 | 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!

Holiday Happiness Pet Adoption Event
2024-12-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Bedford County Animal Shelter, 1307 Falling Creek Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
$10 adoption specials for qualified adopters. Santa will be
on site for photos. White chicken chili lunch for purchase!

Holiday Market
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Mountain Run Farm, 1228 Charlemont Rd, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
A unique shopping experience with local artisan vendors!
Ferguson Family Provisions food truck will be on site.

Train Display
2024-12-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The trains are back! $5 for adults/free for kids.

Wreaths Across America
2024-12-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Greenwood Cemetery, 1311 Park Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Peaks of Otter Chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution, will host a ceremony and lay Remembrance
wreaths on the graves of our country’s veterans and
fallen heroes. The public is invited to participate.

German Holiday Celebration
2024-12-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Authentic Live German musicians 12-3, then Christmas
songs played by a saxophonist 3-5, German-Belgian
beers, wines, meads, ciders, food, shopping, and an old-
fashioned celebration German-Style!

Winter Carriage Rides
2024-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | bedford Primary School
$5 person, children 4 and under free. Rides first come,
first serve. Pick up at the Bedford Primary School and go
through the Elks Home Christmas lights. Cash only.

Liberty High School Performing Arts
2024-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
LHS Performing Arts presents Rudolph the Red Nose
Reindeer Jr., the musical! Tickets: $12 at the door.

A Merry Meadery Christmas
2024-12-15 13:00 - 17:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Shop vendors while enjoying delicious mead, local food,
and listening to live music by Cat & Banjo.

Train Exhibit at the Bedford Museum
2024-12-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-19 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.

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-12-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries.
Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be open during the events on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The gallery images from both the adult and youth exhibits are available online as well!

Yuletide on Grove Street
2024-12-18 16:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-19 16:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Beale’s Brewery at Yuletide on Grove St, Bedford’s best stop for holiday spirit and Christmas cheer. This limited-time pop-up bar experience features festive cocktails, crackling fire-pits, and special events to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
The pop-up is free to the public. The holiday bar will run along regular service – continue to expect beers and barbecue daily! In addition to the festive merriment, Beale’s will feature additional events throughout the month.
Mark your calendars for these special days:
Saturday, 12/7: Official after party of the Bedford Christmas Parade
Saturday, 12/14: Wreath Making Class with Plant Art with Lawson
Thursday, 12/19: Holiday Trivia with Jazz
Friday, 12/20: Ugly Sweater Party & Prime Rib
Friday, 12/28: Steal the Pint Night

Holiday Candlelight Tours
2024-12-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
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 in the slave quarter, drawn from true stories and anecdotes discovered in Jefferson’s letters and diaries. The tour is followed by hot cider and cookies in our Museum Shop. Admission is $30 per person. Reservations are required.
Click here for tickets.
