Destination Bedford

Layman Family Farms
2021-10-16 10:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-17 11:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-24 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
From the famous 10 acre corn maze, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages! Admission fees apply. Click here for more information!

Exhibit at the Bower Center
2021-10-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
This exhibit includes 2-D and 3-D mosaics using various materials by members of BRMA (Blue Ridge Mosaic Artists) . There will also be a few micromosaics and information about the history of micromosaics, a display of a few works in progress that will include different materials and tools used in creating mosaics, and a description of different mosaics classes that are offered at Bower Center. Gallery Admission is free.

Auction of autographed books
2021-10-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Givens Books Little Dickens, 2236 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg, 24501, United States
A live auction of autographed books to benefit Bedford Cares. Bedford Cares offers a low-cost spay/neuter program for outdoor cats. They educate, train and assist property owners about the benefits of Trap-Neuter-Return.

Live Music @ The Dam Grill
2021-10-16 18:30 - 21:30, 2021-10-22 18:30 - 21:30 | The Dam Grill, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come to the Dam Grill for some great food, a few cold ones and listen to some of your favorite tunes!
$5 cover charge
Click here to see who is playing this week!

Spooktacular walk in the woods
2021-10-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2021-10-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2021-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Second Wind Farm, 1314 Terrace View Rd., Goode, VA, 24556
Come take a scary walk in the woods at Second Wind Farm! Enjoy hayrides, pumpkins, funnel cakes and more! $10 a person for the walk and $10 a person for hayrides. The spooky walk is for ages 13 and up. For more information, click here.
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Book Signing at Goose Creek Studio
2021-10-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Please join Goose Creek Studio in welcoming Sandra Nelms-Ludwig as she shares from her new collection of poetry – Literal LIFE Lessons.

Sandra (Sandy) Nelms-Ludwig, a mother, veteran, former interpretative national park ranger, retired educator, poet and activist, was born and raised in rural Bedford County. She began writing poetry at age 12 and has performed in numerous poetry slams and open mics both in Germany and America. Her poetry has appeared in two chapbooks, Litspeak at Hollins University in 1994 and Mouth Music at Big Island, Virginia, in 1997. This collection of poems is her first book of poetry to be published and is a sampling of her writing from over the past 50 years. She presently resides with her Cocker Spaniel, Sir Duke, in Bedford, Virginia.

As social distancing may not be possible during this event, all attendees will be required to wear masks. Thank you for your understanding.

Virtual Lunchbox Lecture
2021-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
Free Program Available Through Facebook Live and YouTube

Join Jimmy Kilbourne, Executive Director of the 116th Infantry Regiment Foundation and the Stonewall Brigade Museum in Verona, VA, to hear the fascinating story of the 29th Division in the First World War. The role of the 29th in World War II is a story often told at the National D-Day Memorial; fewer understand the origins of the division and the important impact it had on the First World War. Join us to learn more about this fascinating history.

Trail of Terrors @ Liberty Lake Park
2021-10-22 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-10-23 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-10-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this interactive walkthrough haunted trail at Liberty Lake Park! Concessions will be available for purchase. $5 admission fee.

Forest Farmers Market
2021-10-23 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.

Apple Harvest Month
2021-10-23 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate Apple Harvest Month at Gross’ Orchard! Each weekend there will be different events and fun activities for the whole family! Click here for a full list of what’s happening each weekend!

Shelter Friends Frolic
2021-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, United States
The Shelter Friends Fun Frolic includes a 2.5k walk through the trails with beautiful fall foliage, a dog costume contest, raffles, and complimentary coffee and Apple Cider (cider provided by Johnson’s Orchards). Homemade baked goods will be available for purchase for people and fur babies! There will be a photo background set up on-site as well! Bring the whole family including your vaccinated dogs and have fun on this beautiful walk! Also, enjoy some Apple Cider and get some delicious homemade baked goods! To sign up to walk costs $10, the first 50 people to sign up get a free tee-shirt! Kids under 7 years old get in free! * Sign-up is not complete until the entry fee for the walk is paid. Free general admission if you aren’t walking but just want to come see everything else this fun event has to offer! There will be adoptable dogs on-site, bring the family, and come meet your next best friend! To register go to http://friendsofbedfordcountyanimalshelter.rescuegroups.o…

Smith Mountain Lake Farmers Market
2021-10-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Vittone Farms, 1696 White House Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Vittone Farms is a happy host to the SML Farmers Market every Saturday morning. Come purchase your local food, produce, arts, and crafts, during your visit to Smith Mountain Lake. The last market for 2021 will be November 20th.

Open Farm Days
2021-10-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Lottie J Farm for the 2nd Annual Open Farm Days! Pumpkin patch, hay pyramid, corn pit, barnyard with miniature donkeys, goats, alpacas, pigs and chickens, shop in the new farm store, and enjoy fresh, homemade goodies from The Happy Hen food trailer. Cost is $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free.

Bedford Area YMCA Haunted Hike
2021-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Take a walk through the woods and beware of the ghouls that lurk within. From creeping people to just plain creepy things, brave the once peaceful nature trails. Wear a costume for free entry into the costume contest! This year, there will be no small-kids area.
Concessions will also be available for purchase.
$5/person – 6 and under free!
All proceeds go to the Bedford Soccer Association.

Live Music @ Clam Diggers
2021-10-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
$5 Shake and the Earthbound Creatures will be live at Clam Diggers! come enjoy great food, drinks, music, Halloween prizes and more!
