Holiday Lights and Christmas Fun in Bedford County
The holiday season has officially arrived in Bedford County, PA. Discover the unexpected ways to celebrate.
Where else can you see brilliant holiday lights and check off your entire Christmas list shopping on only one street?
Holiday Celebrations
Omni Bedford Springs: Experience a historic luxury wonderland as this iconic retreat transforms for the holidays. Admire grand, professionally decorated trees throughout the grand halls (plus a stunning gingerbread display), stroll past warm fire pits under canopy lights, and take in the magnificent exterior light displays illuminating the resort's sprawling mountain backdrop.
Old Bedford Village: Step back in time during An Old-Fashioned Christmas Dec. 5 and 12, and stroll through the Village by candlelight to see their buildings decorated for Christmas as they may have been long ago. Plus, enjoy seasonal music, cookies & cocoa.
Bedford County Fairgrounds: Drive through this beloved Bedford County holiday tradition of dazzling light displays perfect for the whole family.
Local Shopping
Downtown Bedford: Walk the charming streets of Downtown Bedford where brick shopfronts shine with festive window displays. Shop 120+ vendors at Founders Crossing, find the perfect new Christmas decoration at K.J. Shea and find the perfect stocking stuffers with the specialty gifts at Peppercorn Market.
Everett: Stroll through historic downtown Everett, decorated with nostalgic holiday light displays and friendly local storefronts like Across the River Boutique and Farmhouse Finds.
Breezewood: Breezewood lights up as a welcoming beacon for holiday travelers and shoppers alike. Find the perfect Steelers fan gifts at Crawford's or handcrafted gifts from Brush Creek.
Pop-Up Bars and Seasonal Specials
Blitzen's at Omni Bedford Springs: Step into a whimsical, over-the-top holiday pop-up bar experience complete with floor-to-ceiling decorations, glowing light clusters, and themed photo ops. World-renowned mixologist Julie Reiner brings the magic with creative cocktails and zero-proof options to keep spirits bright.
Hebrews Coffee Company: Warm up during your holiday light tour with handcrafted seasonal specialty drinks—from gingerbread lattes to peppermint hot chocolates—in a cozy, inviting setting.
Golden Eagle Inn: Indulge in warm holiday hospitality at this historic 1788 inn. Enjoy festive seasonal dinner menus, special winter craft cocktails, and historic tavern charm framed by glowing hearths and classic holiday decor.
Arts & Theatre
Cove Community Theatre: A sequel to Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Scrooge Revisited sees Ebenezer Scrooge once again visited by the Ghosts of Christmas, but in reverse order, as he uncovers the true meaning of Christmas. Dec. 4-6, 2026
Bedford County Players: In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the most inventively awful kids in history. Dec. 4-6 and 11-13, 2026.
