Thrive Outside Festival 2027

THRIVE OUTSIDE is a FREE, family-friendly outdoor festival organized by Bedford County Parks & Recreation.
Presented by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, Destination Bedford, and Centra Health.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Saturday, April 11th
Where: Falling Creek Park, Bedford, VA
Cost: Free Admission!
Meet local vendors, outfitters, camps, clubs, farms, healthcare practitioners, gyms, gear outfitters, and non-profits that specialize in:

Adventure/Recreation

Agriculture/Homesteading

Health/Wellness
VENDOR APPLICATION: forms.gle/PD7suyFX27bQpccQ7
Check out the full schedule, including new all-day kid activities, and details on how you can help make this event a success!

LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
DOG ADVENTURE ZONE
Adventure is better with four paws! Bring your pup to our fenced-in obstacle course for some agility fun.
Note: This is a dog-friendly event, but all pups must remain on a leash when outside the play zone. Please remember to scoop the poop!
KID ACTIVITIES (ALL DAY FUN!)
Kids Music
VA Natives Bingo: Find hidden VA Native Plants/Animals/Bugs at vendor booths to win a FREE packet of VA Native flower seeds!
Face & Body Paint:
Fairy Hair & Hair Feathers:
Foam Party
Mamas Helping Mamas Mother Baby Services: A private tent for breast/bottle feeding located by the playground.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
Want to be part of the magic? We are looking for volunteers to help with various shifts throughout the festival!
Perks Include: A festival t-shirt, a meal ticket, and front row seat to all the action!
Sign Up Here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FAAA72CA6FECE9-63846388-2027
FOOD TRUCKS & VENDOR MARKET