Founded as the town of Liberty in 1782, Bedford was renamed after the Fourth Duke of Bedford and is in the Central Region of the state. The town is home to many historic structures, including Avenel, a former 1838 plantation manor house that once welcomed such visitors as General Robert E. Lee and writer Edgar Allen Poe; tours are available. South of town, Liberty Lake Park offers some 60 acres for recreational pursuits, including a 2.5-acre stocked lake and hiking trails. East of town is Poplar Park, home to one of the world's largest yellow poplar trees. Bedford is located just west of Roanoke, on Hwy 221/460. Bedford is part of the Lynchburg, Virginia metro area.
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04/18 Coming to The area
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
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