Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
2024-11-09 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn. Join Poplar Forest in celebrating Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine with tastings from multiple regional wineries. Enjoy live music performances, graze on foods by local vendors and shop the artisan market for one-of-a-kind finds. Tour the president’s private retreat at a reduced rate throughout the day.
General admission tickets—which include tastings and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass, while supplies last—are $30 in advance, $35 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $15; children age 6 and under, free.
EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL AS A JEFFERSON VIP
Enjoy access to a private tent, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a private audience with Mr. Jefferson himself, an exclusive wine tasting and more. Jefferson VIP tasting tickets are $150 per person; Jefferson VIP non-tasting tickets are $75 per person. VIP Tickets must be purchased by November 1, 2024 due to catering considerations.
House Tours are available for purchase the day of the event only for $10/ages 18+, $7/ages 6-17, free/under 6.

TICKETS

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2024-11-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-10 12:30 - 15:30 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Harvest Moon Marketplace in Moneta for great food, drinks, and live music! Click here to see who is playing.

Harmeneers Concert
2024-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Harmeneers are back in concert and are performing “A Hard Day’s Night”, #1 hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Buy your tickets in advance at the Bedford Area Welcome Center for $15.00, children 12 or under are free of charge or at the gate.
Click here for more information.

Little Town Players Community Theatre
2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Little Town Players presents live community theatre with the play “Bedroom Farce”.
Performances Fridays – Sundays on select weekends in November. Little Town Players has been performing live community theatre in Bedford for more than 45 years! Click here for tickets!

80s Prom Murder Mystery Night
2024-11-09 21:00 - 23:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Step back in time to the neon-lit era of big hair, vibrant fashion, and unforgettable music at this 80s Prom Murder Mystery Night! Enjoy a night of intrigue, laughter, and nostalgia as you don your best 80s attire and immerse yourself in a thrilling whodunit set against the backdrop of a classic high school prom.
As the clock ticks, the festivities take a dark turn when the prom king or queen meets an untimely demise. With a cast of quirky characters—including the popular cheerleader, the rebellious punk, and the enigmatic exchange student—it’s up to you and your fellow guests to unravel the mystery and uncover the killer among you.
Bring your sleuthing skills, dance moves, and a willingness to have fun as you mingle, collect clues, and solve the case. Prizes for best dressed and best detective skills will add to the excitement of the night. Will you find the culprit before the final song plays? Get ready for a night of mystery, mayhem, and unforgettable memories!

The event will also come with a backdrop to get that totally tubular pic of you and your prom date!
Tickets: tickets will go on sale starting Sunday October 13. If you would like to purchase a ticket, you can message Jazz on the Euphoria Entertainment by Jazz Facebook page to set up a time for purchase or complete a virtual ticket purchase or purchase in person at Beale’s on trivia nights.
The event starts at 9pm on Saturday November 9 at Beale’s!
Early bird tickets will be $25 until October 26. All tickets purchased after October 26 will be $30.
After you purchase your ticket, you will receive a message from Jazz letting you know your role, suggested attire, and other relevant character details. You will also receive details assigning you to your designated detective group (you can let Jazz know if you’d like to be on a group with someone else or already have a set group), who you will spend the evening deciphering clues with to figure out who the killer is!

Veterans Day Ceremony
2024-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
The National D-Day Memorial will host its annual Veterans Day observance ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11a.m. Veterans in attendance will be recognized during the ceremony. Admission on November 11 will be free until noon for the public and free all day for all veterans.
Mitchell Yockelson, Keynote Speaker
Mitchell Yockelson manages the National Archives and Records Administration Archival Recovery Program, leading investigations of thefts of historical documents and museum artifacts. Additionally, Yockelson is a professor of military history at Norwich University and author. His latest book, The Paratrooper Generals: Matthew Ridgway, Maxwell Taylor, and the American Airborne from D-Day through the Normandy Campaign was published by Stackpole in 2020. Yockelson’s next book, The Lion and the General, a story about the friendship between Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower, will be published in fall 2025. Yockelson will sign books following the ceremony. Books are available online at store.dday.org and in the Memorial’s gift shop.
Name Addition to Memorial Wall
After years of research and verification, the Memorial will add the name of Father Ignatius Maternowski to plaque W-48, on the Memorial Wall. The Memorial Wall represents the world’s most complete account of D-Day fallen, with this addition bringing the total to 4,427 Allies killed on June 6, 1944, during the Normandy invasion. In his address, Yockelson will share Maternowski’s story of valor before a special blessing of the plaque. The Memorial will also dedicate a narrative plaque honoring the 102nd Calvary Group and brick additions to the Annie J. Bronson Veterans Memorial Walk.
Whiskey 7 Flyover
The ceremony will include a flyover by the famed C-46, Whiskey 7. Among the more than 900 C-47s that flew on D-Day was Whiskey 7 (W7) part of the 9th Air Force, 316th Troop Carrier Group, 37th Troop Carrier Squadron. Whiskey 7 was the lead plane of the second wave of airborne paratroopers on D-Day. She carried 21 members of the 82nd Airborne, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, H Company with the designated drop zone of Sainte-Mère-Église.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. No pets (service animals welcome). A food truck will open following the ceremony. Please, no food in the plaza. Guided tours will begin at 1p.m.
The National D-Day Memorial Foundation thanks these Veterans Day event sponsors: Framatome, Raymond James, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, Bank of the James, Centra, BWX Technologies, Inc., the Bedford Area Welcome Center and Department of Tourism, Fostek, Steel Dynamics, Inc., Town of Bedford, Virginia, Cintas, Genworth, and FreedomFirst.

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-11-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-21 11:00 - 15:00 and 4 more dates | 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.

Rockin’ Out for Paws
2024-11-15 18:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to the New London Ruritan Club for this annual event! There will be a silent auction, live music, food, and door prizes!

Bedford Farmers Market – Holiday Market
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
November ushers in this holiday season with mulled wine, a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, live music, carolers and talented artisans, bakers and vendors for your holiday shopping!

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 | 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!
