The First Fridays concert series is back at Falling Creek Park, brought to you by Bedford County Parks & Recreation. Come to the park for live music, kids activities and a food truck every first Friday of the month, May – October. The music starts around 6:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. You can...
Thrive Outside is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival hosted by Bedford County Parks & Recreation and the Bedford Area YMCA. Presented by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, Destination Bedford, and Centra Health, this exciting event celebrates all things outdoors and active living in our region. This festival will be Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 a.m. to...
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors! Wander: We will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season! Awe: We will...
Enjoy a family friendly event of trick or treating at Falling Creek Park with community vendors, along with hay rides, and games! Free event hosted by Bedford County Parks & Recreation
The Bedford Public Library System and Bedford County Parks & Rec are hosting a Touch-a-Truck at Falling Creek Park! Vehicles from the Bedford community will be on-site for kids to explore! After exploring the vehicles, enjoy some food for purchase from Curbside Grilling, El Cabrito’s, and Upper Crust. The library will also have a prize...
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors! Wander: We will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season! Awe: We will...
Your legs will beg, and your bike will bark! The Dirty Dog Dare isn’t your average mountain bike race. It’s a multi-format mountain bike event for all kinds of dirt lovers. A true test of determination, legs, and tail-wagging endurance. Whether you're looking to sprint, push your limits, or go full-on ultra, we’ve got you...
Your legs will beg, and your bike will bark! The Dirty Dog Dare isn’t your average mountain bike race. It’s a multi-format mountain bike event for all kinds of dirt lovers. A true test of determination, legs, and tail-wagging endurance. Whether you're looking to sprint, push your limits, or go full-on ultra, we’ve got you...
Buzz on over for a FREE event all about bees, pollinators, native plants, and local food in the Blue Ridge region! 🐝 Explore a swarm of 50+ vendors, sample sweet local honey, see six live observation hives up close, and enjoy guest speakers, kids’ activities, and live music. Come hungry for food trucks and thirsty...
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.
