Destination Bedford

2nd Friday in Bedford
2019-10-11 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Centertown Bedford, Main Street, Bedford, 24523
Come and experience the unique shops, restaurants and art venues in Bedford’s Centertown on the second Friday evening of every month. This event is free and open to everyone.

October 11th HAPPENINGS!!
THIS MONTH!! Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library – “Night at the Museum” where five exhibits come to life. Guided flashlight tours from 6-8PM. Learn about the lives these individuals led. This event is geared for all ages. Tours will be given on a first come first serve basis.
LIVE MUSIC
DJ Showtime – Wendy Witt Group

PARADE- Liberty Homecoming parade around downtown starts at 5
AROUND TOWN
FOOD TRUCK – Rookie’s will be serving their Handcrafted Ice Cream Sandwiches
MONSTER MASH MAKE-UP and FACE PAINTING by Jen Gilley ($10 and up)
POP-UP Adoptions by Bedford Humane Society at Studios 207 (Quilt Raffle and Bake Sale too)
POP-UP Sedalia Center – Chili Cook Off Sign-Up
LITTLE TOWN PLAYERS – Will be performing songs around town from their upcoming musical “A Grand Night for Singing”. Make sure you catch them.
ART
All of the venues below will have featured art! Make sure to stop in!
Wendy Witt Group
The Electric Company: Art & More
Goose Creek Studio
Bower Center For The Arts
Bedford County Library
Studios 207
Select Bank

Ballroom Dancing
2019-10-11 19:00 - 22:30 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Each month is a unique Ballroom dance lesson with dress theme. Lessons start with the basics for beginners and end with a few challenging steps for the seasoned dancers.

Music starts at 7PM with a lesson 7:30-8:30 & dancing 8:30-10:30
$12 per person ($10 for USA Dance members or $5 for students with ID)
Sponsored by USA Dance www.usadance6042.org

Forest Farmers Market
2019-10-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Bedford Boys Homefront Bus Tour
2019-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Trace the footsteps of the Bedford Boys through the town they left behind.
Join the National D-Day Memorial for an exclusive guided tour of Centertown Bedford and Greenwood Cemetery through the eyes of the Bedford Boys and learn the impact of the D-Day invasion on such a small town.
Tours are limited to 35 patrons per bus and expected to last for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The tour itself will be approximately an hour with stops at Greenwood Cemetery and the Bedford Boys Tribute Center.
Tour Times: 10:00 am | 12:00 pm
The purchase of a Bedford Boys Homefront Bus Tour includes admission to the National D-Day Memorial. (Valid for the date of the tour only.)
Online ticket sales close on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. If the tours do not sell out in advance, tickets will be available for purchase the day-of at the Bedford Area Welcome Center.

Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
2019-10-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
An amateur archaeologist himself, Thomas Jefferson is credited by some for setting the standard for modern archaeological science. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a 90-minute walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation; included is a stop in the Poplar Forest archaeology lab, which is typically closed to visitors. Admission is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged.

U.S. Navy 244th Birthday
2019-10-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Header Image 2
In honor of the Navy’s birthday, all Navy personnel and veterans receive free admission to the Memorial.

VIP Vintage Market
2019-10-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Mountain View Vintage Market, 1064 Precious Memories Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523
$10
kids 12 and under free!

Limited number of tickets
First chance to shop, no crowds
Free entry into a drawing for a large shopping spree and early entry!
Every vendor will have specials in their booth
First 50 get a free Mountain View mug!
Food trucks
Photo ops
Amazing sunset views
Ticket includes Friday and Saturday

The Bogeys Live at Clam Diggers
2019-10-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Friday, October 18, 8-11pm
Enjoy an evening of Classic Rock-N-Roll at Clam Diggers/Venue 109. The Bogeys play the best rock music of the 70s and 80s and know how to pack the dance floor. Enjoy great music, drinks, and food! No cover charge.

Apple Harvest Festival
2019-10-19 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The annual Apple Harvest Festival at Gross’ Orchard is something you don’t want to miss! You will experience live bluegrass music, food and craft vendors, free cider tastings, horse buggy rides, door prizes and of course lots of apples! Shop the country store and check out live blacksmith demos. Admission is free.

Mountain View Vintage Market
2019-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Mountain View Vintage Market, 1064 Precious Memories Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523
The third annual Mountain View Vintage Market. Come out and enjoy 40+ fabulous vendors. We have amazing farmhouse decor, refurbished, and antique vendors to talented handmade artisans. There will be live music, delicious food from our food trucks and sweet treats. You won’t regret it….come enjoy shopping, food, fun, photo ops, music, and of course the gorgeous mountain views!

Sedalia Chili Cook-Off
2019-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States

New Standard Bluegrass
2019-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
New Standard plays a mix of traditional bluegrass and gospel music, honoring Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Reno & Smiley and The Stanley Brothers (just to name a few). They also play original tunes. Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door. Cash bar and concessions will be available.

Fall Festival at Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
2019-10-20 16:00 - 20:00 | Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
Come join us October 20th 4-8pm for an amazing fall festival! We will be showcasing music acts from our area and NYC! Vendors from all over the area will be present, along with activities for the kiddos!

Fall Harvest Buffet
2019-10-21 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-22 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-23 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-24 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-25 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-26 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-27 11:30 - 15:30 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Fall Harvest Buffet
Join the Peaks of Otter staff during leaf peeping season for the Fall Harvest Buffet. Menu items change daily so visit throughout the fall season as we watch the changing of the leaves!
Oct 7 – Nov 2
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
$21.95 – Adults
$19.95 – Seniors (62 years & older)
$9.95 – Children (ages 6-12)
Children 5 & Under Free
Prices subject to 5.3% State Tax, 4% Local Tax, and Gratuity; Beverages Are Additional
Groups of 6 or more are encouraged to call ahead, 540-586-1081.
Specialty Salads
Soups
Entrées (variety rotates daily)
Sides (variety rotates daily)
Desserts
Daily Variety of Cakes, Brownies, & Pies

The Battle of Leyte Gulf
2019-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, join National D-Day Memorial Director of Education John Long as he explores the largest naval battle of World War II, and arguably world history. This battle would also include the first use of organized kamikaze attacks and would be the last between battleships.
Our Lunchbox Lecture Series is free of charge, although donations are appreciated. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the programs. If you are not able to attend, each lecture is also available in real-time and following the event through Facebook Live.

Pre-Halloween Beach Bash
2019-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Where else but Apocalypse are you going to get incredible beach music with a Halloween flare? We are calling all monsters to get here ready to mash! Come on you ghouls, get to the Apocalypse beer shelter for this Pre-Halloween Beach Party and share a killer bbq from 5th and Federal & a chilling beer… it’s going to be a thriller of a party!

Ghoultide - Bedford performance
2019-10-25 20:00 - 21:30 | VA
Spectrum Arts and Inspirare presents a unique Halloween experience, Make the Ghoultide Gay: A Collection of Scarols. Imagine all your favorite Christmas carols rewritten for Halloween, spooky words and spooky music! Halloween readings and poetry are also included. Come in costume, you may win a prize!
There will be a cash bar!

Cider Barn Fall Fest
2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
Come celebrate fall!
Music, Cider, BBQ, Hayrides, Cake Walk, vendors, kids in costumes, and our beautiful Cider Barn will definitely be just what you need to celebrate all things fall!
Admission is free!
Cake Walk and hayrides will have a small fee.
Cider and BBQ will be available for purchase.

Sewer Line Benefit: Slime Time Live
2019-10-26 12:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Donations buy votes, with those bought votes you select which John family member you’d like to seen covered in the green sewage slime, Doug, Lee, or Austin. Voting ends the day of the event. Vote wisely. 😉
Click here to vote & see how else you can help: https://fundly.com/burnbridge-sewer-line-slime-time

Beale's Fall Festival
2019-10-26 12:00 - 23:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come celebrate all things fall at Beale’s!
Seasonal fave Spiced Apple Ale returns on draft and in limited edition cans!
Local artisan market from 12 – 3
Sweet treats from Rookie’s from 3-6
Axe throwing with Power Play Virginia from 3-6
Live music from 3-9

Halloween Town
2019-10-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come on out to our first ever “Halloween Town” Provided by DJ Showtime & The Bedford County Rec. Department. The event will consist of a 100 car “Trunk n Treat”, Costume Contest, Bounce Houses, Balloon Artist, Music, & Many more children activities. We also have the “Haunted Trail” Hosted by Liberty High School Performing Arts.

Clam-O-Ween
2019-10-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
