What To Do

Shopping - Antiques and Gifts

Art on Depot
207 E. Depot
Bedford, VA  242523
540-587-8878
540-871-0608
Patti Siehien
New gallery with many local artists.  Fun and Funky in the renovated old Electric Company.  Jewelry, art, fused glass, mosaics.  Find that perfect unusual gift.  Opened daily Tuesday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm.  Space for artists to work while the public is invited to watch.

Bedford Va Antique Mall
703 B Industrial Ave.
Bedford, VA  24523
540-587-8707
Web: www.bedfordvaantiquemall.com

Bell Treasures
E. Depot Street (next to the Electric Co)
Featuring Frankford & Son bargain basement
Furniture, glassware, clothing, tools, retired plumbers tools, antiques, collectables and more! Something for everyone at bargain prices!
Bell Treasures will be open every Thursday & Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturdays 8 am - 2 pm

Bluebird Antiques & Estate Jewelry
Bluebird Antiques is filled with antiquities, custom jewelry, furniture and glass.
201 North Bridge Street
Bedford, VA
540-586-4103
Email: gptblueridge@hotmail.com

Bob's Antiques
@Historic Centertown Bedford
100 E. Main Street
Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-5551
540-890-9574
Open: Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm

Ever After
Antiques - Art - Collectibles
208 North Bridge Street
Bedford, VA  24523
Gloria Tobin - Owner
540-586-0715
gmtobin@verizon.net

Gallery of Virginia Art and Gifts
7536 Peaks Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-5001
Celebrate nature at this rustic gallery on Route 43 north of Bedford on the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 86) and the Peaks of Otter. It features nationally-acclaimed Virginia sports and nature artisans (as seen in Gray's Sporting Journal), plus a gourmet Virginia wine and foods section, nature-inspired books, jewelry, candles, porcelains, soaps, linens, note cards, and shawls from around the state, as well as a Christmas corner. Quality children's wildlife, nature, travel/Virginia history books, games, plush animals. Open May - December.
Web: www.galleryva.com

The Gilded Era
Everything for the vintage heart, visitors are invited to meander among charming displays of vintage fashions, jewelry, linens, tapestries, trunks, dolls, Victorian framed prints, Victrolas, postcards, sterling, books, quilts, and beautiful antique furniture.
Centertown Bedford
115 North Bridge Street
Bedford VA 24523
540-587-9322

The Ladies of Lowry
Kathy Sullivan
Patty Richard
3516 Lowry Road
Lowry, VA 24570
540-586-8093
Fax: 540-586-0694
kathymsullivan@worldnet.att.net
Featuring antiques & more in the Coffey Store (c. 1850) includes furniture, collectables, decorative accessories. This inviting store is designed to create decorative inspiration! Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00-6:00 (April thru September). Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00-3:00 (October-March).  Other times by chance or appointment.

The Peaks Alpaca Shop
16901 Forest Road
Forest, VA  24551
434-534-6100
Email: alpacashop@aol.com

Peddler Antiques
Lynchburg area's oldest antique shop, Peddler Antiques was established in 1972 and has 22 dealers housed in a quaint brick schoolhouse. It specializes in fine period furniture, vintage accessories, unique collectibles and also offers a large collection of cut glass, fine china, jewelry, linens, coins, books and much more.
Located off 221 & 811 between Lynchburg and Bedford near Thomas Jefferson‚s Poplar Forest.
1165 Burnbridge Rd., Forest, Va 24551
Open Monday - Saturday 11-4, Sunday 1-5.
434-525-6030

Rick's Antiques & General Store
Rte 811 ( Thomas Jefferson Road) Forest
VA 434-525-9430
Sat & Sun 12 to 6
or by appointment(434-525-3548)

Sarah’s Place - Antiques & Collectibles
13105 S. Old Moneta Rd., Moneta, Va.
540-296-1676
Open Tuesday-Sunday
Email: sarahsplaceva@aol.com

Virginias Avon Center & Gift Shop
206 West Depot Street
Bedford, VA 24523
540-587-0228

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 4 - LibertyFest - 5:00pm to 11:00pm - There will be live music & entertainment 6:30 – 10:30pm. Folks attending LibertyFest will have a front row seat as a huge fireworks show is launched from the D-Day Memorial, Burk’s Hill, Bedford’s highest point. The Beer & Wine Cafe is being hosted by Bud Light and Hickory Hill Vineyards. Hot Dogs, Burgers, Lemonade, Funnel cakes and ice cream will also be available. Children’s activities and arts & crafts will also be on hand. Admission is only $5 per person. Children 12 & under are free. Bring your own chair. The Bedford Farmers Market is located in the heart of Centertown, with entry gates on Washington Street behind Bedford Hardware and on West Main Street next to SunTrust Bank - 540-586-2148 - www.centertownbedford.com

  • Jul 12 - 4th annual “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival at Peaks of Otter Winery - 11:00am to 6:00pm - Enjoy wine from nine of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to good music and visiting art, craft and food vendors. Virginia’s most unique wine festival has numerous events throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions such as the Parade of Horses, agility dogs and muskrat racing. Families will enjoy this festival because it appeals to both young and old. The event takes place on the spacious and gracious grounds of Johnson’s Orchards. Tasters $15.00, General Admission $10.00, Children & Dogs $5.00. - Peaks of Otter Winery and Johnson's Orchards, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - 540-586-3707 - www.bedfordwine.com.

  • Jul 12 - Sedalia Blues Festival - The James River Blues Society of Sedalia presents BluesFest 2008, featuring the Blues Competition. Following the competition will be performances by various headliners. Food, beer, wine, beverages and food for sale. Wine garden by Virginia wineries. Held rain or shine in our covered pavilion. RV and rough camping available. No coolers or pets, please. Fast becoming the most popular Blues festival in Virginia! - The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island - $15 adv/$20 door - 434-299-5080 - www.sedaliacenter.org

 

These events and more can be found in our event calendar.

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