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.
Exhibit at the Bower Center
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 10th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free!
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Behind the Scenes Tours at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesFifty years ago, the octagonal villa at Poplar Forest was unrecognizable. The simple elegance of the president's Palladian-inspired design was hidden by the renovations subsequent owners made to the structure to suit their tastes. Learn how the restoration architects and architectural historians and craftsmen are continuing their meticulous restoration of what Jefferson affectionately called the...
Bluegrass Memorial Celebration at Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon Marketplace 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, United StatesCome out for a little Red (Salty’s Lobster Truck), White (Ice Cream bar and Treatery with Homestead Creamery ice cream) and Blue ( Common Ground band). The best of all worlds as we celebrate Memorial Day! Bring your lawn chairs and your joy to Harvest Moon Marketplace in Moneta, at Smith Mountain Lake! Free Admission!
Pilates at Poplar Forest
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesJoin Poplar Forest for an early-evening Pilates workout on Jefferson’s south lawn brought to you by Peakland Pilates. Experience a full-body workout with an emphasis on strengthening deep core muscles and developing flexibility. By working in proper postural alignment, Pilates helps to lengthen and tone muscles all over with just a mat and bodyweight. This...
Live Music at Apocalypse
Apocalypse Ale Works 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesCome to Apocalypse Ale Work for live music and great beer! Click here to see who is playing each week!
Patriotic Concert
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesKick off your Memorial Day weekend with the Jefferson Choral Society performing beloved patriotic tunes. The Let's Dance Band opens with big band sounds of the 1940s. Advance Tickets Adult - $12 Student/Veteran/Memorial Member- $8 Tickets At the Gate Adult - $14 Student/Veteran/Memorial Member - $10 Under 6 and WWII Vets - FREE Tickets are...
Country Music Night
New London Ruritan 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, United StatesCome enjoy great live music and dance to your favorite county music classics. $10 adults, $5 children. $5 meals & $1 snacks available.
Music in the Park
Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United StatesRAY JUDD'S MUSIC IN THE PARK FRIENDS OF SMITH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK are sponsoring 2022 Summer Bluegrass Music Series on the 4th Saturday in May, June, July and August. Take a warm Smith Mountain Lake Saturday night, add a scenic waterfront setting and toe-tapping music at SML State Park to enjoy a casual outdoor evening...
Behind the Scenes Tours at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesFifty years ago, the octagonal villa at Poplar Forest was unrecognizable. The simple elegance of the president's Palladian-inspired design was hidden by the renovations subsequent owners made to the structure to suit their tastes. Learn how the restoration architects and architectural historians and craftsmen are continuing their meticulous restoration of what Jefferson affectionately called the...