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.
Spice & Ice Crawl
Downtown Bedford, Inc. (DBI) is excited to announce the second annual Spice & Ice Crawl, taking place January 16-18, 2026. This highly anticipated winter celebration will be held in conjunction with the popular Chili and Soup Festival and the Hot Chocolate Crawl. This event will include Ice Sculptures placed throughout downtown and near the gazebo on January 16th - 18th (free to attend), a Chili and Soup Cookoff Event on January 17th (must purchase ticket for this event),
and a Hot Chocolate Crawl on January 18th (free to attend).
Let’s make this winter festival unforgettable!
and a Hot Chocolate Crawl on January 18th (free to attend).
Let’s make this winter festival unforgettable!
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❄️ We know it’s early… but the deadline will be here before you know it! ❄️
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Spice & Ice Crawl happening January 16–18, 2026!
In celebration of 250PA, this year’s theme will be patriotic ❤️🤍💙
🧊 Sponsor an Ice Sculpture!
Click the Link below for pricing and details.
Deadline for sculpture orders: November 5th.
Here’s what’s in store:
🔥 Ice Sculptures displayed throughout downtown & in the square on Friday
🍲 Chili & Soup Cookoff on Saturday
☕ Free Hot Chocolate Crawl on Sunday
Let’s make Downtown Bedford sparkle red, white, and blue this winter! 🇺🇸✨
#BetterInBedford #SpiceAndIceCrawl #DowntownBedford #250PA
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Spice & Ice Crawl happening January 16–18, 2026!
In celebration of 250PA, this year’s theme will be patriotic ❤️🤍💙
🧊 Sponsor an Ice Sculpture!
Click the Link below for pricing and details.
Deadline for sculpture orders: November 5th.
Here’s what’s in store:
🔥 Ice Sculptures displayed throughout downtown & in the square on Friday
🍲 Chili & Soup Cookoff on Saturday
☕ Free Hot Chocolate Crawl on Sunday
Let’s make Downtown Bedford sparkle red, white, and blue this winter! 🇺🇸✨
#BetterInBedford #SpiceAndIceCrawl #DowntownBedford #250PA
In January 2025, DBI hosted the first Spice & Ice Crawl that displayed an ice throne, slide, and seventeen sculptures including business logos, event mascots, patriotic sculptures and more! Below are just a few of the beautifully carved sculptures.
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Feel the Heat Chili & Soup Cookoff
Join Downtown Bedford, Inc. for the 12th annual Chili and Soup Cookoff on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (Inclement Weather Date March 7).
Enjoy taste testing a variety of chili and soup entries as restaurants serve up their best to try to capture your vote. You be the judge!
Turn in your ballot for a chance to win $50 in Bedford Bucks, which spend like cash at participating downtown merchants.
Tickets will be available in December!
Enjoy taste testing a variety of chili and soup entries as restaurants serve up their best to try to capture your vote. You be the judge!
Turn in your ballot for a chance to win $50 in Bedford Bucks, which spend like cash at participating downtown merchants.
Tickets will be available in December!
Hot Chocolate Crawl
Embrace the cozy vibes this winter and stroll the streets of Downtown Bedford during the inaugural Hot Chocolate Crawl! Stop by participating businesses to enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while exploring everything Downtown Bedford has to offer.
Participating locations include:
A Touch of Serendipity
Aesthetics by Kell
Bedford Candies
Composition Art & Wine Bar
Founders Crossing
Good To B Home
Gracie Lou
Grandma’s Attic
Jenny's Sweet Treats at Twila's
Juli’s Wearable Art
LIFeSTYLE
Rebellion Books
Serafina Art Studio featuring The Boujee Bean
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA)
Treasured by Design
This event is free to attend, so gather your friends and family and sip your way through downtown! Pick up a ballot at participating locations or print it below to vote for your favorites. Two randomly selected entries will win $25 Bedford Bucks. Winners will be announced by Tuesday, January 20th.
Participating locations include:
A Touch of Serendipity
Aesthetics by Kell
Bedford Candies
Composition Art & Wine Bar
Founders Crossing
Good To B Home
Gracie Lou
Grandma’s Attic
Jenny's Sweet Treats at Twila's
Juli’s Wearable Art
LIFeSTYLE
Rebellion Books
Serafina Art Studio featuring The Boujee Bean
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA)
Treasured by Design
This event is free to attend, so gather your friends and family and sip your way through downtown! Pick up a ballot at participating locations or print it below to vote for your favorites. Two randomly selected entries will win $25 Bedford Bucks. Winners will be announced by Tuesday, January 20th.
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2026 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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