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.
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
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The Day is Past & Gone: A Trilogy of Slave Life
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesPlaywright Teresa Harris’s original drama returns to Jefferson’s south lawn for two performances only. Drawn from real-life experiences of the men and women who were enslaved at Poplar Forest, the trilogy explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive. Join Harris, the cast and Poplar Forest’s archaeology and interpretation staff for a...
Stars and Stripes Forever Patriotic Concert
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesThis annual tradition features the Jefferson Choral Society and The Let’s Dance Band. This stirring concert will have guests on their feet celebrating freedom and honoring those who gave all to secure it. Tickets available at these locations prior to the concert: National D-Day Memorial Gift Shop, National D-Day Memorial Foundation Office, & Online at...
Forest Farmer’s Market
Forest Farmers Market 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, United StatesThe Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
The Day is Past & Gone: A Trilogy of Slave Life
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesPlaywright Teresa Harris’s original drama returns to Jefferson’s south lawn for two performances only. Drawn from real-life experiences of the men and women who were enslaved at Poplar Forest, the trilogy explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive. Join Harris, the cast and Poplar Forest’s archaeology and interpretation staff for a...
Live Music at Drifter’s
Drifter's 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VALive music on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Memorial Day at the D-Day Memorial
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesJoin the National D-Day Memorial for their annual Memorial Day ceremony, paying tribute to the fallen men and women who gave their lives in service to our Nation. Music by Brass 5. Dedication of the latest installment of veteran bricks. View the Fallen Soldier Battle Cross display on the Memorial’s west lawn. Food truck open...
Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Bedford Boys
Greenwood Cemetery 1311 Park Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesOn Memorial Day, the Bedford International Alliance will hold a ceremony at the Greenwood Cemetery to honor the Bedford Boys who perished on the beaches of Normandy eighty years ago on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The event will be held rain or shine at 2:00 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend this moving...