Destination Bedford

1 Year of Mead!
2023-09-02 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come celebrate 1 year of Graham Ordinary’s Meadery! This a Monty Python themed party! This anniversary celebration will include food, live music, costume contest, bonfire, and of course mead!

Lyme Aid Concert
2023-09-02 15:00 - 19:00 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Live music performance by Kay Azna & the Weapons of Mass Elation. A tribute to live aid for lyme disease relief featuring 80s, 90s and 00s hits. Benefit concert for Whitney Tilley.
Tickets on sale now: $10 in advance, $15 day at the show.

Live Music @ Portside
2023-09-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
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!

Live Music at ElectricCoBistro
2023-09-02 18:00 - 21:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
This is the first time these musicians have played together! Multi-instrumentalism, four part harmonies, and good vibes!
No cover charge.
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Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-09-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

Poppy Peace Garden Display
2023-09-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-10 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.
The poppies will be on display September 2-11, 2023.
To learn more about this program or to purchase a poppy, please visit https://www.dday.org/poppy-garden/.

Harvest Moon Summertime Bash
2023-09-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Delicious BBQ, along with a tasting bar that will feature Moonshine drinks, and Tropical Wine Cocktails! Dance away to the blues and rock of 3DT, and soak in the last Summertime days with friends and family at the Harvest Moon Pavilion! Must be 21 for tasting bar drinks, but they also offer mocktails! There will also be sweets and treats including an Ice Cream Bar of Homestead Creamery ice cream, deli sandwiches, and plenty of delicious food from the Marketplace, and delicious Buddy’s BBQ!
This is a family-friendly event! Parking is only $10 per car, and includes Free Admission! NO dogs, NO coolers, NO outside food or beverages allowed.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2023-09-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Blue Ridge Music Series
2023-09-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Peaks of Otter Lodge for a fantastic series of summer concerts in 2023! Click here to see who is playing each month!

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2023-09-03 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Mitchell's Labor Day Celebration
2023-09-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Celebrate Labor Day at Mitchell’s! Live music by Tim Rowlett and Annalyse Marie!

Labor Day Concert & Fireworks
2023-09-04 17:00 - 22:00 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Eastlake Community Church will host an evening of family fun on the church grounds. There will be games for the kids, food vendors and the musical highlight of the evening is Ben Fuller, a Christian recording artist recently nominated for Breakout Single of the Year, “Who I Am”. After the concert, there will be a fireworks display.
Bring your family and friends, along with a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening together.
Food Vendors Include:
– Vito’s Pizza
– Chubby Nubbins BBQ
– Ferguson Family Provisions
– Las Tapatias Taco Truck
– Dirty Water Dogs
– Bagel & I
– LA Wings & Things
– Countryman Jamaican
– Smooshed
– Tinker Mountain Kettle Corn
– Tinker Mountain Shaved Ice
– Deb’s Frozen Lemonade
Other Booths:
– Face Painting
– Balloons
For more information, visit https://eastlake-church.churchcenter.com/…/events/1840088.

Centertown Cruise In
2023-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Bedford
Come to Downtown Bedford the 2nd Friday of each month for a Cruise In!! Cars will line the streets and you will have an opportunity to visit local Downtown vendors, restaurants, local food trucks and more. Roads will close at 6pm and the car show will run from 6:30 pm till dark!

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-09-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held 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!

Ice Cream Social
2023-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Women ages 18 and older are invited to learn about who the BWC is, what they do and how they can be a part. Door prizes will be given away and of course lots of yummy ice-cream! For more information, call 540-816-9385.

Summer Sunset Concert Series
2023-09-09 16:00 - 22:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy a relaxing night under the stars at the Bedford Area Family YMCA! The Summer Sunset Festival Series is back for the 2nd year, and there will be live music, food trucks, beer/wine and outdoor games! Mark your calendar for the third Saturday from May through August. For more information on who’s playing and which food trucks will be on site, click here.

Patriot Day Wreath Laying
2023-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Live on the National D-Day Memorial Facebook Page
The National D-Day Memorial and the Bedford Fire Department remember the September 11, 2001, attacks with an annual wreath laying. This is a Facebook live event. Click here to watch.

Open Mic Night
2023-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.
