Destination Bedford Virginia

02/07/2025

Shop, eat, drink, and enjoy live music - discover this weekend's events in Bedford!
Visit our website to find out more:
https://destinationbedfordva.com/events/list/

02/07/2025

Our New London Tech Disc Golf Course will temporarily close starting March 17, 2025, for the relocation of nine holes. The course is expected to reopen around Memorial Day.

During the closure, employees will be removing old tee pads to repurpose them for the new layout, rebuilding and installing new tees, installing baskets in the new locations, and relocating the practice baskets/range.

This is one of two projects underway at the New London Business & Technology Center property this year. In 2024, the Bedford County Office of Economic Development received a $1.5 million grant from the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program and a $750 thousand grant from the To***co Commission to expand the Center. The expansion impacted part of the course; world championship disc golfer and previous course designer, Paul McBeth, was contracted by Bedford County to redesign it around the future improvements.

All trails on the property will remain open and accessible until land clearing for the expansion of the Center begins, which is expected in April/May. Once that construction starts, some trails will temporarily close; the main parking lots will also be impacted. We will release more updates about those impacts this spring.

02/06/2025

Looking for an unforgettable way to spend Valentine's weekend? Grab your date, gather some friends, or even treat yourself to a fabulous time at the Bower Center For The Arts! Get ready for a fun-filled, themed event with Jump Into Mystery!
*Advance tickets required - see below for more info!

🕵️‍♂️ Gather Your Friends for a Night of Mystery and Fun! 🕵️‍♀️

Experience the excitement of Fatal Flashback: A Prom to Die For! on February 15 at Bower Center for the Arts. Dress up in your favorite prom attire and dive into an interactive murder mystery where anyone could be the culprit—even you! 🎉🔍

This event typically sells out due to limited tickets. Don't wait—get yours now!

Date & Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Tickets: $45 per person | $80 per couple

Includes: The game, light food, non-alcoholic beverages, and one drink ticket per person. Additional beverages available for purchase at our cash bar.

Age Requirement: 21+

It's the perfect outing for friends looking for a unique and thrilling night out. Secure your tickets today: https://members.bowercenter.org/events-performances/Details/fatal-flashback-a-prom-to-die-for-1271010?sourceTypeId=Website

02/05/2025

The Forest Farmer's Market will be open this Saturday, February 8 from 9am – 12pm! Local farmers and artisans will have a variety of items for purchase, including body care, baked goods, produce, meats, eggs, jewelry, cookies, jellies, coffee, bread and more! The Forest Farmer’s Market is held behind the Forest Public Library.

For more information: https://www.forestfarmersmarket.com/

02/01/2025

Sharp Top is one of the most popular hikes along the entire Blue Ridge Parkway! For more on hikes and other outdoor activities in Bedford, VA, visit our website!
https://destinationbedfordva.com/experiences/outdoor-adventures/

A Historic View 🌤️

The Sharp Top area at Milepost 86 has been a tourist destination for centuries. The present stone structure was built around 1925 for guests of the nearby Mons Hotel to eat lunch after climbing the summit. It replaced an 1858 rock shelter and lunchroom that stood in this location. The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation helped to restore the historic structure in 2017.

The strenuous 1.5-mile trail to the summit is one of the post popular trails in all of Virginia. The trail ascends 1,300 vertical feet through the forests on Sharp Top Mountain to spectacular 360° views of the Peaks of Otter and surrounding landscape. The summit is measured at 3,875 feet.

NPS Photo: The Sharp Top shelter nestled among the boulders on the rocky summit with views of the surrounding mountains. 📸Neal Wilcox

01/29/2025

Looking for a fancy and fun night out? On Saturday, February 1, 7-11PM, the Bedford Area Family YMCA will host its annual "Pot of Gold" fundraiser! Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music by Rewind, beverages, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, cash drawings, and chance to win the grand prize of $7,500! 💰
Tickets are $150 (admits two) and are available to purchase in person at the Bedford YMCA or at The Well in Bedford. Don’t miss this red-carpet event supporting a great cause! 💃🕺

01/27/2025

Learn a little about how "Destination Bedford" came to be, and the success we've seen over the past five years!

Mikula|Harris

The Destination Bedford Virginia brand is moving into its fifth year with proof of success! 🏆 Read more in our current Bedford County Community Connection digital newsletter on page 11: https://bit.ly/42xJe26

01/24/2025

Head over to Harvest Moon Marketplace at Smith Mountain Lake on Saturday, January 25th for live music by the Rarely Available Band 12 – 5:30 pm! 🎶
Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks in the Tavern.You'll find delicious food options and great shopping right next door at the Marketplace! Fun for all ages. ☺️💫🛍

01/21/2025

01/14/2025

We're thrilled to be featured in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's "Best of the Blue Ridge"! 🌄 Bedford is proudly nestled "in between" two incredible landmarks:

🏞️ Best Public Lands: Blue Ridge Parkway
🏖️ Best Public Lake: Smith Mountain Lake

From breathtaking views to endless outdoor adventures, Bedford is the perfect basecamp for exploring these natural wonders. Come see for yourself what makes our town and the Blue Ridge so special! 🌿✨


For more on the "Best of the Blue Ridge" - https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/go-outside/january-2025-best-of-the-blue-ridge/
For outdoor adventure in Bedford, VA - https://destinationbedfordva.com/experiences/outdoor-adventures/

01/08/2025

The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center is hiring! Check out their current job opportunities here: https://www.thepeakscenter.com/careers

Check out the open positions at The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center.

01/06/2025

Bedford made the list!

https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/11-quintessential-virginia-towns.html

National D-Day Memorial Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Visit Smith Mountain Lake Bedford Landings B&B
Vanquility Acres Inn

Virginia's iconic small towns offer historic charm, natural beauty, and vibrant culture, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay shores.

01/06/2025

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01/03/2025

Destination Bedford is thrilled to be featured in this blog post by Mikula|Harris, which highlights the success of the "Destination Bedford" brand and advertising campaign which launched in 2019!
Here is an excerpt: "In 2023, direct visitor spending in Bedford County increased by 13.9% over the previous year, the highest rate in the Virginia Mountains Region, which averaged 7.7%, and outpacing the state’s overall growth of 9.8%."

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