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.
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Parade of the Greatest Generation
The community of Bedford will host a 1940s parade on the morning of June 8th as part of the 75th Anniversary Commemoration events. Antique cars, bands, veterans, living historians, and more will parade through town paying tribute to those who served. At the end of the parade, a bell will toll marking the 19 men...
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Tuesday Mourning
Join us in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Bedford, VA, the small town with the greatest loss. Please note: in order to accommodate anticipated crowds, tickets are only available by advance purchase at the box office website: https://tuesdaymourning.bpt.me . From the writers: "Tuesday Mourning tells the story of one small rural town in...
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Tuesday Mourning
Join us in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Bedford, VA, the small town with the greatest loss. Please note: in order to accommodate anticipated crowds, tickets are only available by advance purchase at the box office website: https://tuesdaymourning.bpt.me . From the writers: "Tuesday Mourning tells the story of one small rural town in...
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Summer Sunset Saturday
7-10pm Saturday evenings in the summer vineyard ring with good music, good conversation and dancing fireflies. Hickory Hill Vineyards, 1722 Hickory Cove Ln, Moneta, VA 24121, www.SMLwine.com
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Fat Tire Weekend
A weekend of Mountain Biking FUN and racing for the WHOLE FAMILY on June 7,8 &9th 2019 at Falling Creek Park in beautiful Bedford Va.! Friday Dirt Crit 7pm Saturday Fat 5 Hour 830am Sunday Fat Tire Frenzy 930am On site registration opens 1.5 hours before race. ALL SKILL LEVELS AND ALL AGES WILL HAVE...
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Forest Farmer’s Market
Come celebrate our 9th outdoor season, we will have so many wonderful farmers and artisan with us to show off all the delicious and delightful products they have brought for you. Plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods to name a few!
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This Is Our Service: America’s Veterans Make Art
This invitational contemporary art exhibit acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of vets from all American military conflicts staged on battlefields the world over. As part of the celebration commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Bower Center for the Arts presents artwork that showcases a select group of local and regional artists who are also veterans...
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My Fair Lady
Tickets................$15 adult $10 for 12 & under http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/myfairlady
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Sacrifices & Offerings: Itsy-Bitsy Art and the D-Day Anniversary
The Eighth Annual Itsy-Bitsy Exhibit opens Tuesday, June 4 at The Electric Company Art Gallery, 207 E. Depot St., Bedford. New this year, the theme Sacrifices & Offerings coincides with the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The exhibit will be open Tuesday - Saturday, 11 to 5, through June. A reception will be held on Second...
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