Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
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Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
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Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.
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Thrive Outside Festival
Thrive Outside Festival
Learn how you can THRIVE OUTSIDE this outdoor season by meeting local vendors, outfitters, camps, clubs, farms, healthcare practitioners, gyms, gear outfitters, and non-profits that specialize in: Adventure/Recreation Agriculture/Homesteading Health/Wellness This is THE place to come and learn about all the upcoming outdoor events and activities in our region and talk face to face with...
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Casino Night at Mariners Landing
Casino Night at Mariners Landing
Join us for an evening of gaming, music, prizes, drinks, and great company at the first Casino Night at Mariners Landing. Try your luck at the poker or blackjack tables, roll the dice at the craps table, take a chance with the slot machines, or spin the wheel at the roulette table. Don’t know how...
$50.00
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Root 2 Music In Concert at Bower Center
Root 2 Music In Concert at Bower Center
ROOT 2 MUSIC began as the musical intersection of Deep South country blues and Celtic/Appalachian fiddle music. Root 2 Music features fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, percussion plus additional miscellaneous instruments. David Frank and Nancy Reid began Root 2 Music over 15 years ago. Nancy’s sister, Mary Beth Young Coffee, of the successful Celtic group “Beggar’s...
$20.00
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SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
Join the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 15th Annual Winter Lecture Series at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center. Winter Lecture Series Sundays: 3:00pm - 4:00pm January 7: Virginia Flying Squirrels Presented By: Dr. Todd Fredericksen, Ferrum College February 4: Virginia Ruffner & B.T. Washington Presented By: Sheridan Brown,...
Beers & Brains Trivia
Beers & Brains Trivia
Join us every Sunday for an exciting and brain-teasing adventure at our weekly Trivia Event! Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and some prizes. Whether you're a trivia buff, a history major, or just looking for a fun time out, our Beers & Brains Trivia is the place to be. Grab a team, show off...
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BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
2 events,
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Come to Beale's Brewery for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
4 events,
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
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Spring Nature Photography Class at Claytor Nature Center
Spring Nature Photography Class at Claytor Nature Center
Explore the trails and learn skills in nature photography at Claytor Nature Center! Capture incredible views of the local flora and fauna in this beginner level course. Any camera, including your phone, is welcome. Bring your boots, bug spray and a buddy to join along! Registration is required for all participants. (Click Here to Register)...
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
3 events,
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
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Naturalization Ceremony at Poplar Forest
Naturalization Ceremony at Poplar Forest
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming new American citizens in honor of Constitution Day, the day in 1787 the American Constitution was signed into law. A luncheon for the new citizens and their families will...
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.
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Four Paws Farm Hike
Four Paws Farm Hike
This is a non-timed event on a working farm. The 2.5+/- course offers a variety of terrain with lots of creek side trails so your dog can drink, open fields, gentle hills and wooded trails. One dog per entry. This is a rain or shine event! *ALL DOGS MUST BE CURRENTLY VACCINATED FOR RABIES* Registration...
$20
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Gross Orchard Apple Blossom Festival
Gross Orchard Apple Blossom Festival
Bring your family and enjoy a day of fun, food, music, wagon rides, vendors, and the beauty of springtime in Apple Valley with the orchards in full bloom!
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Bedford Bowl Jam – Skate Competition
Bedford Bowl Jam – Skate Competition
Get shreddy ready for a Skateboard Bowl Jam Competition at Falling Creek Skatepark! Who will be crowned King and Queen of Shredford?! Registration 10-11am - In Person Only Bowl competition 11-2pm One Minute Bowl Run FCA Downhill Skate Race Cook Out and Free Ride 3:30-5:00pm Anxious for Nothing indoor skate park in the Westgate shopping...
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Beers & Brains Trivia
Beers & Brains Trivia
Join us every Sunday for an exciting and brain-teasing adventure at our weekly Trivia Event! Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and some prizes. Whether you're a trivia buff, a history major, or just looking for a fun time out, our Beers & Brains Trivia is the place to be. Grab a team, show off...
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BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
2 events,
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Come to Beale's Brewery for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
3 events,
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
3 events,
Terrapin Mountain Earth Festival
Terrapin Mountain Earth Festival
A full weekend of live music, sustainability education, and thoughtful ways to take care of the earth and each other. Camp under the stars at the foot of Terrapin Mountain to celebrate our Mother Earth at the Terrapin Mountain Earth Day Festival. Friday Night Music with Cleophus James & Coleman Brothers Band! Saturday morning and...
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.
4 events,
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Fables & Feathers Wine Run 5K
Fables & Feathers Wine Run 5K
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join Fables & Feathers on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Fables & Feathers Winery! Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a...
Bedford Farmers Market
Bedford Farmers Market
The Bedford Farmers Market will have fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products! Free off-street parking. Click here to see which vendors will be on site each month!
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Family Day at the D-Day Memorial
Family Day at the D-Day Memorial
Join us for this free, family-friendly event! Each free ticket includes admission to the Memorial for duration of the event, a guided tour, and access to activities and displays!
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Beers & Brains Trivia
Beers & Brains Trivia
Join us every Sunday for an exciting and brain-teasing adventure at our weekly Trivia Event! Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and some prizes. Whether you're a trivia buff, a history major, or just looking for a fun time out, our Beers & Brains Trivia is the place to be. Grab a team, show off...
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1 event,
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
3 events,
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Annalyse Marie Duo LIVE at Drifters – Mother’s Day Party
Annalyse Marie Duo LIVE at Drifters – Mother’s Day Party
Hey y’all bring your family and celebrate Mother’s Day with us on SML! This gig is very special to Tim and I because this will be our 3 year anniversary of playing shows together. We played our first show together here at Drifter’s on Mother’s Day back in 2021!
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Come to Beale's Brewery for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
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2024 Ribbon Cutting Palooza
2024 Ribbon Cutting Palooza
Join us as we kick off National Small Business Week! (April 28th - May 4th) The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and the Central Virginia Business Coalition will celebrate several of our small business members with a whirlwind of ribbon cuttings! Come support small and local businesses in our area, learn about their products and...
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
D-Day Memorial Lunchbox Lecture Series
D-Day Memorial Lunchbox Lecture Series
Join the National D-Day Memorial for the 2024 Lunchbox Lecture Series on select days throughout the year. All lectures will be held in real-time through Facebook Live and YouTube and also in person at the Memorial. Follow the National D-Day Memorial Facebook page and YouTube channel for notifications.
3 events,
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
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Hunter Overstreet & Ferguson Family Provisions at Fables & Feathers Winery
Hunter Overstreet & Ferguson Family Provisions at Fables & Feathers Winery
Dinner is ready! Come on out and get your fresh seafood from a great local family-run business, Ferguson's Family Provisions! Then kick back and enjoy music by Hunter Overstreet-he's a guitar playing, singing good time!
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.
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Bedford Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale
Bedford Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale
Featuring Annuals, Perennials, Tomatoes, Herbs, Vegetables, Houseplants, Raffle, and Seed Swap.
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Bedford Fiber Festival
Bedford Fiber Festival
Enjoy indie yarn dyers, weavers, spinners, ceramicists and more of everything fiber arts! Lunch provided by local Bedford favorite, The Blue Lady. Tickets are $5 at the door.
$5.00
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Burgers & Bluegrass
Burgers & Bluegrass
Come to the Cider Barn at Chapel Creek Farms for this great event! Sinking Monroe will be in the barn performing. Bring your chair and settle in for an afternoon of music. CCF Burgers will be available for purchase. This is a rain or shine event and cash only. Free Admission.
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Beers & Brains Trivia
Beers & Brains Trivia
Join us every Sunday for an exciting and brain-teasing adventure at our weekly Trivia Event! Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and some prizes. Whether you're a trivia buff, a history major, or just looking for a fun time out, our Beers & Brains Trivia is the place to be. Grab a team, show off...
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1 event,
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Come to Beale's Brewery for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
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Elderfest
Elderfest
Elderfest is held each year in conjunction with Older Americans Month the first Thursday and Friday in May to celebrate the seniors of Bedford County. Vendors are on hand with valuable information and entertainment is offered both days. Dinner will be provided on Thursday and lunch tickets for Friday can be purchased in advance.
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It's easy to play, and everyone is welcome!
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Keith Campbell & Hangrcy Food Truck at Fables & Feathers Winery
Keith Campbell & Hangrcy Food Truck at Fables & Feathers Winery
First Friday of the month means Keith Campbell crooning! He'll be playing from 4:30-7:30pm. Don't have a heart attack, the ambulance outside is actually a food truck! Hangrcy has the sweet or savory options to bring you back to life for the weekend, starting around 5:00pm.
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Mitchell’s Point Marina Season Kickoff with Christian Q. & The Groove
Mitchell’s Point Marina Season Kickoff with Christian Q. & The Groove
Summer 2024 is upon us, and returning for the season kickoff is local favorite, Christian Q. & The Groove! Come get your groove on and let’s kick this season off in style!
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.
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SML Triathlon
SML Triathlon
SML Triathlon is a great event that takes place at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Click here for more information. Distance: 750 Meter Swim, 20K Bike, Fleet Feet Roanoke 5K Run Click here to register.
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Big Otter Mill Spring Festival
Big Otter Mill Spring Festival
Enjoy a spring afternoon at Bedford's historic Big Otter Mill! Live music by Karlee Raye, BBQ by the 24th District Mason's Association, a variety of vendors, and self-guided tours of the Mill! Free admission and family friendly! Dogs okay, must be on a leash.
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11th Annual Henry Walton Derby Day Party at Avenel
11th Annual Henry Walton Derby Day Party at Avenel
Join us for the Greatest & Most Exciting 2 Minutes in sports! Enjoy Mint Juleps, Cocktails, and Heavy Hors d'oeuvres at Historic Avenel in Bedford and celebrate 150 years of The Kentucky Derby! Hat Contest for Ladies, Gentlemen, and Couples! * All proceeds to benefit Historic Avenel **Tickets Available at Arthur's Jewelry, Scott & Bond...
$50.00
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Bedford Hike for Hope
Bedford Hike for Hope
The Bedford Hike for Hope provides an opportunity to enjoy our natural surroundings and acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. We hope you will join us in the beautiful setting of Falling Creek Park for this hope-filled event....
Live Music @ Portside
Live Music @ Portside
Come enjoy live music and yummy food at this waterfront, outdoor dock pub, located in the Virginia Dare marina. Click here to see who is playing this week!