Fourth of July Fun in Bedford, VA

If you are looking for Fourth of July fun in Bedford, you will actually have to start looking on July 3rd! Many of the holiday activities will fall on Saturday this year. There are lots of things to do and see. You can start your day at Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia retreat.




The Independence Day Celebration at Poplar Forest will start at 11am. There will be musical performances, dancing, and games. You can also step back in time with historical entertainers, storytelling, and living history demonstrations. Admission is $5.00 for adults, and young people under 16 get in free. At 1:30pm, there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence. What a great way to start your celebration of freedom!



You can also celebrate by remembering the sacrifices that have been made for our freedom. The National D-Day Memorial will be open until 5pm on July 3rd. You can view fireworks that evening from the Centertown Bedford or Liberty Lake Park.



If you are going to be in the Smith Mountain Lake area, the Annual Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks and Fire Company Fund Raiser will be held on Saturday. All funds raised from the day go to the fire company, which is located at the Parkway Marina. Starting at 5pm, you can enjoy music, food, and fireworks. There is no admission fee, but parking is $10.00 per carload.



Thomas Jefferson loved this area of Virginia, and with good reason. In his own words, "In point of soil, climate...and good neighborhood, I think it the finest part of Virginia." If you are looking for a good neighborhood to live in, you can’t get a better endorsement than Thomas Jefferson! When you are ready to live in Bedford County, call Vicki Millehan! Live the American Dream on Smith Mountain Lake.