Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-03 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!

The Hairy Roubaix
2026-03-21 08:30 - 12:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Join Cardinal Bicycle and Bedford County Parks and Rec for a day of great riding to support a great cause–the Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter! This is not a race—just a fun supported ride. There will be options for all riders—from beginners who want to try gravel, to advanced riders looking for a challenge. E-Bikes welcomed!
The Venue:
Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center has direct access to the best gravel in Bedford County. They are not usually open to the public, so this is a prime opportunity to explore Bedford County Gravel from this starting point.
There will be indoor registration and post-ride lunch–a cozy spot to warm up or cool off!

Clear here to register and for more information.

Easter Bunny Photos with Bedford Humane Society
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Tractor Supply, 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Easter Bunny Photos at Tractor Supply – Bedford, VA
Hop on over for Easter Bunny photos hosted by the Bedford Humane Society (BHS)! Bring your kids, bring your pets — everyone is welcome!
$15 per photo session • You’ll leave with one printed photo the same day • An edited digital copy will be sent to you after the event
Saturday, March 21st 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tractor Supply Co. – Bedford, VA 1128 E Lynchburg Salem Turnpike Bedford, VA 24523
All proceeds benefit the Bedford Humane Society
Stop by for a fun Easter memory while supporting local animals in need. No reservations required — just hop in!
All animals and children welcome!

12th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
2026-03-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-24 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-25 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-26 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-27 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-31 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-01 13:00 - 18:00 and 3 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Named to honor the Center’s primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours.
Dr. Bower’s love for the Bedford community and desire for an inclusive art center inspired this unique judged exhibit, accepting all artist entries and offering a platform for all who wish to participate. This exhibit proves each year to be varied and exciting for all ages.
Gallery admission is free.

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-03-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend!

Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-03-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!

Jefferson's Curiosities
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
About the Series: Thomas Jefferson was a man of many varied interests. Join us at Jefferson’s “best dwelling house in the state” as we delve into topics he found particularly fascinating from travel to culinary, leadership to religion. Each talk in the series includes a wine and cheese reception following the presentation.
Tickets are $25/each or $100 for all five Curiosities Series talks
2026 Jefferson’s Curiosities Series Events:

Jefferson’s Travel through the Germanies (Travis McDonald): February 19, 2026 6:30 p.m.

What Made Jefferson a Great Leader? (Dr. John Ragosta): March 26, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson and Trist’s Wild Mississippi Scheme (Karen Chase): May 7, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson’s Curiosities: Hearth Cooking (Rachel Deddens): June 11, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson & Religion (Nathan Taylor): September 24, 2026 6:30 p.m.

Music Bingo
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete with friends, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!

Celtic Festival & Highland Games
2026-03-28 11:00 - 18:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Come to the Sedalia Center and enjoy a day filled with Highland athletics, pipes & drums, whisky tasting, pub fare & pub drinks, Highland dancers & Celtic music , sheepdog herding exhibition and a Parade of Clans. Live music by The Fighting Jamesons, Star City Ceili Band, Kinnfolk and Thistlewood.
Click here for more information and tickets.

Big Band of the Blue Ridge
2026-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join the Bower Center for the Arts for an evening of Big Band Jazz! The Big Band of the Blue Ridge is a sixteen-piece big band based in Bedford, Virginia, dedicated to the performance of classic and contemporary big band jazz. The BBBR was originally founded as the University of Lynchburg Community Big Band in 2014 by Dr. Chris Magee. Following the closure of the UL Music Department in 2025, the band regrouped as the Big Band of the Blue Ridge and found a new home at The Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford. Dr. Magee continues as director and lead trumpet, and the band’s membership is drawn from the best jazz musicians in the region.
Click here for tickets and more information.

Wander & Awe Foraging Clinic
2026-03-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Bedford County Parks and Recreation, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors!
Wander: They will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season!
Awe: You will cover different resources, tools, ways to ID, look-alikes, various uses, history, and traditional practices regarding the plants & fungi. Plan on learning 10-15 different plants/Fungi each session.
Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome! You will be typically hiking less than 1 mile each session unless otherwise noted in the event discussion.
Meetings will be the LAST Tuesday of each month, Mar-Oct Sessions start at 6:30pm.
Sometimes the locations will change, click here for any updates.

Spring Wine Festival at Poplar Forest
2026-04-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest is hosting the second annual Thomas Jefferson Spring Wine Festival this April!
Join us for a day filled with wineries, artisans, food vendors, live music and more on Poplar Forest’s south lawn as we celebrate Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine. Enjoy tastings from regional wineries, shop from local artisan vendors, and enjoy food from one of our local food vendors!
General admission tickets, which include tasting and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass (while supplies last), are $35 in advance and $40 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door; children ages 6 and under, free. Note: you must purchase a tasting ticket to taste or purchase wine.
Click here for tickets and more information.

Happy Camper Trail Race
2026-04-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Road Outpost, 7861 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Countdown is on to the Happy Camper Trail Race on April 4th! You don’t want to miss it! Whether you want to walk/run the 5K or tackle the 10K they both promise to offer a lot of fun and adventure! The best part is…100% of your registration goes toward our urban outreach program to help send kids to camp!
Click here to register.
