We offer a variety of community events that bring people into Downtown Bedford.
Whether it's a free music event on the street, a kid's costume parade, or one of our themed "walks", we invite you to gather your
family and friends and enjoy what Downtown Bedford has to offer.
Whether it's a free music event on the street, a kid's costume parade, or one of our themed "walks", we invite you to gather your
family and friends and enjoy what Downtown Bedford has to offer.
Dog Days of Summer
Calling all pet lovers...
Join us in our fourth annual Dog Days of Summer on August 1st from 11am-4pm. This event will take place at the public squares located near the town gazebo - on S Juliana Street in between the Bedford Presbyterian Church and Trinity Lutheran Church.
This event will feature vendors selling pet related items (merchandise, treats, decor and more) and pet related information booths and demonstrations. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event.
Enjoy musical entertainment performed by Mood Swing from 12:30-3:30.
A double elimination cornhole tournament will take place with registration being from 11am-11:45 and the tournament beginning at 12pm. Bring your own partner and bags (NO Corn-filled bags). Registration fee is $40 per team. Trophies and Cash Prizes (75% of Registration Fees) will be awarded to top 3 teams.
Thanks to our Event Sponsors and Supporters – Abby's Angels Animal Haven, Senator Pat Stefano, Renewal by Andersen, First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Burgmeier’s Hauling, City Beverage of Altoona, Miller Lite, Nudl, Cessna Communications, and Discover Bedford County.
Join us in our fourth annual Dog Days of Summer on August 1st from 11am-4pm. This event will take place at the public squares located near the town gazebo - on S Juliana Street in between the Bedford Presbyterian Church and Trinity Lutheran Church.
This event will feature vendors selling pet related items (merchandise, treats, decor and more) and pet related information booths and demonstrations. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event.
Enjoy musical entertainment performed by Mood Swing from 12:30-3:30.
A double elimination cornhole tournament will take place with registration being from 11am-11:45 and the tournament beginning at 12pm. Bring your own partner and bags (NO Corn-filled bags). Registration fee is $40 per team. Trophies and Cash Prizes (75% of Registration Fees) will be awarded to top 3 teams.
Thanks to our Event Sponsors and Supporters – Abby's Angels Animal Haven, Senator Pat Stefano, Renewal by Andersen, First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Burgmeier’s Hauling, City Beverage of Altoona, Miller Lite, Nudl, Cessna Communications, and Discover Bedford County.
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First Fridays
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First Fridays in Downtown Bedford
Friday, August 7, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM
Downtown Bedford, PA
Join us for First Fridays, a fun-filled monthly celebration in Downtown Bedford held on the first Friday of August! From 4–7 PM, stroll through our charming downtown and enjoy:
Extended shop hours
Live music
Special promotions
Light refreshments at participating locations
New this year: Shop. Stamp. Win!
Travel to participating business and collect their stamp along the way. Each stamp equals one entry. At the end of the evening, email a photo of your passport to be entered into a drawing to win a $100 shopping spree at participating First Friday locations. The winner will be announced the following Monday.
Make a full day of it—explore our local attractions and unique boutiques, then turn it into a date night with great food and drinks at one of our incredible downtown restaurants.
Downtown Bedford is the place to be on First Fridays. Don’t miss out!
Friday, August 7, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM
Downtown Bedford, PA
Join us for First Fridays, a fun-filled monthly celebration in Downtown Bedford held on the first Friday of August! From 4–7 PM, stroll through our charming downtown and enjoy:
Extended shop hours
Live music
Special promotions
Light refreshments at participating locations
New this year: Shop. Stamp. Win!
Travel to participating business and collect their stamp along the way. Each stamp equals one entry. At the end of the evening, email a photo of your passport to be entered into a drawing to win a $100 shopping spree at participating First Friday locations. The winner will be announced the following Monday.
Make a full day of it—explore our local attractions and unique boutiques, then turn it into a date night with great food and drinks at one of our incredible downtown restaurants.
Downtown Bedford is the place to be on First Fridays. Don’t miss out!
More Upcoming Events in #downtownbedford
2026 Schedule of Events
Spice & Ice Crawl
January 16, 17, 18
Chili & Soup Cook-Off
Saturday, January 17 - 11am-2pm
Chocolate Walk
Saturdays, February 21 & 28 - 11am-3pm
Wine & Spirits Walk
Saturday, March 21 - 1-5pm
Easter Family Fun
Saturday, April 4 - Noon-2pm
Spring Ticket Tournament
Saturday, April 18
Farmer's Market
Wednesdays beginning May 20 through September 23 - 9am-1pm
September 30 - 9am-5pm
Saturday Market Dates - June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 - 9am-Noon
Wheels & Wings
Saturday, May 16 - 11am-4pm
First Fridays
May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2 * from 4-7pm
Art Walk
Saturday, June 13 - 11am-5pm
Rock the Block
Thursday, June 11 - 6-9pm
(Inclement weather date June 18)
Independence Day Celebration & Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, July 4 - 3pm-11pm
Rock the Block
Thursday, July 9 - 6-9pm
(Inclement weather date July 16)
Dog Days of Summer
Saturday, August 1 - 11am-4pm
Rock the Block
Thursday, August 13 - 6-9pm
(Inclement weather date August 20)
Fall Foliage Festival
Saturdays & Sundays, October 3, 4, 10 & 11 - 9am-5pm
Fall Ticket Tournament
Saturday, October 17
Costume Promenade
Saturday, October 31 - 10am
Wine & Spirits Walk
Saturday, November 7 - 1-5pm
Holiday Open House
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 13, 14 & 15
*Hours vary by location
Shop Small Crawl
November 28 - December 19
Snowflake Social
Friday, December 4 - 6-9pm
Christmas Family Fun
Saturday, December 5 - 3-6pm
January 16, 17, 18
Chili & Soup Cook-Off
Saturday, January 17 - 11am-2pm
Chocolate Walk
Saturdays, February 21 & 28 - 11am-3pm
Wine & Spirits Walk
Saturday, March 21 - 1-5pm
Easter Family Fun
Saturday, April 4 - Noon-2pm
Spring Ticket Tournament
Saturday, April 18
Farmer's Market
Wednesdays beginning May 20 through September 23 - 9am-1pm
September 30 - 9am-5pm
Saturday Market Dates - June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 - 9am-Noon
Wheels & Wings
Saturday, May 16 - 11am-4pm
First Fridays
May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2 * from 4-7pm
Art Walk
Saturday, June 13 - 11am-5pm
Rock the Block
Thursday, June 11 - 6-9pm
(Inclement weather date June 18)
Independence Day Celebration & Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, July 4 - 3pm-11pm
Rock the Block
Thursday, July 9 - 6-9pm
(Inclement weather date July 16)
Dog Days of Summer
Saturday, August 1 - 11am-4pm
Rock the Block
Thursday, August 13 - 6-9pm
(Inclement weather date August 20)
Fall Foliage Festival
Saturdays & Sundays, October 3, 4, 10 & 11 - 9am-5pm
Fall Ticket Tournament
Saturday, October 17
Costume Promenade
Saturday, October 31 - 10am
Wine & Spirits Walk
Saturday, November 7 - 1-5pm
Holiday Open House
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 13, 14 & 15
*Hours vary by location
Shop Small Crawl
November 28 - December 19
Snowflake Social
Friday, December 4 - 6-9pm
Christmas Family Fun
Saturday, December 5 - 3-6pm
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