Destination Bedford

Exhibit: National Juried Fiber Arts
2019-08-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-15 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Gallery admission is always free
Open Tues-Sat, 11am-4pm
Artist Entry Deadline: May 1 https://www.bowercenter.org/2019fiberarts
Enjoy a variety of fiber art by artists nationally- including but not limited to quilting, embroidery, macrame knitting, knotting, thread painting and more.
Wall-hung fine art, sculptural, wearable, decorative and more- don’t miss this exciting National exhibit at Bower Center for the Arts.
Juror/Judge: Jill Jensen, jilljensenart.com
Awards Reception: 2nd Friday in Bedford, July 12 5-8pm

National Night Out
2019-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Centertown Bedford, Main Street, Bedford, 24523
The Bedford Police Dept. is hosting this event in downtown Bedford, Centertown Plaza! Free bounce houses, free hotdogs, free shaved ice, and more!

Ballroom Dancing
2019-08-09 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
2019-08-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-08-17 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
2019-08-10 10:00 - 17:00 | 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 the impact of the D-Day invasion for such a small town.
Tours are limited to 25 patrons and expected to last for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The tour itself will be approximately an hour with stops at Greenwood Cemetery and the Bedford Boys Tribute Center. The remainder of the time will be spent exploring at your own leisure Centertown Bedford or Liberty Station and Fisher’s Restaurant. Restaurant option is only available for the 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. tours.
Purchase tickets at www.dday.org/bus-tour.
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Back to School Fun Day
2019-08-10 16:00 - 21:00 | VA
Come On Out & Have Fun Before Going Back To School! We Will Have All Types Of Fun Including Bounce Houses, Cooking Demos, Farm Animals, Art Activities, Pottery Demos, Hoopskid & More

Sedaliafest
2019-08-10 16:00 - 22:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
This annual fundraiser will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. Enjoy Woodstock Trivia and other games, live Woodstock-themed music, make and take art, flower headbands to make, cold beer and wine, food trucks, GROOVY CONTESTS like Best Hippie Couple, Best Tie Dye, Best Groovy Campsite, and more! Mountain Run Band featuring Mark Bagley, Rendezvous, and ToNY CaMM & The Funk Allstars will take the stage throughout the day and into the night. Night skies will feature the annual Perseid Meteor Shower.

Saturday evenings at the Peaks
2019-08-10 18:30 - 21:30, 2019-08-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Acoustic music and entertainment from this award winning duo, Route 2. Fiddle and guitar. Celtic, Appalachian Old-time, Blues, original Americana and even some Nederlandse muziek.

Summer Sundays
2019-08-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate longer days and beautiful weather with one of the loveliest views in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Enjoy Peaks of Otter Lodge‘s delicious food and drink menu, and listen to your favorite songs!

Open Mic!
2019-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
Open Mic in the beautiful Braaten Gallery of the Bower Center in Bedford, every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 7-9 pm.

Bedford Farmer's Market
2019-08-16 08:00 - 13:00, 2019-08-23 08:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This Farmers Market is managed by Farmers, that provides: Viable economic outlets for Bedford County farmers, food producers, artists and craftsmen. Local access to farm fresh products. Come enjoy a fun time and healthy eating!

The April Verch Band
2019-08-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Relaxing
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library, Inc. as they host The April Verch Band in concert. The trio performs traditional Canadian, American Old Time, Bluegrass, Country and Americana music. The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, with a ticket price of $15.00 per person. Seating is limited. For more information, call 540-586-8911, or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org. Enjoy the music and bring a friend or two!

Face the Forest 2019
2019-08-17 07:30 - 12:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Are you up for an adventure? Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way! Entry fees will support children’s educational programming at Poplar Forest and the Jamerson Family YMCA’s annual campaign.
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Saturday at the Farmer Managed Market
2019-08-17 08:00 - 13:00 | Tractor Supply, 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Lala’s Confections and more debuts at the saturday Market With handcrafted Rustic Whole Grain Boule Breads, Whole Wheat Maple Loaves, French Baguettes, Lemon Pound Cake, Blueberry Muffins, 7-layer Cookies and more!

Hand Lettering 101 Workshop
2019-08-17 12:30 - 16:00 | VA
$50 + $15 cash materials fee due instructor day of workshop
Ages 15+
Register by Monday, August 12!
If hand lettering has ever caught your eye and piqued your interest, but you just weren’t sure where to start, then this workshop is for you! Come for the afternoon and learn the basics of this soothing and beautiful art form. We’ll talk about tools of the trade, learn the lettering alphabet, and I’ll even point out some masters of the craft that you can follow along with for continued inspiration! All the supplies that you’ll need will be provided, along with some takeaway drill sheets, too…so you can keep practicing long after the workshop is over!
To top it off, we’ll work on lettering a small take-home project that you can display to show off your new-found skills. So come and have a fun, relaxing time learning the lettering basics with me!
And help me spread the word! If you register yourself + a friend, you’ll both receive a small
lettering print from me as a thank-you! Just let me know on the day of the workshop! *Both students must attend in order to qualify.*
Instructor: Ally Puffenburger
Ally Puffenburger is the creative spirit behind Featherweight Letters. While she works as a nurse by day, she loves to spend as much spare time as possible doodling and lettering to her heart’s content! She is a fan of Gilmore Girls, strong coffee, chalk paint, wild flowers, cozy spaces, and heart-to-heart talks. She and her husband Bobby live locally in Evington, and enjoy creating art and lettering projects together. She is so excited to meet you, and share with you a little of her passion for creating something truly beautiful!

Family Movie Matinee: Wonder Park
2019-08-17 15:30 - 18:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Bedford Central Library on the 3rd Saturday of every month for a fun family afternoon of crafts, games, snacks and a movie. This month the movie is Wonder Park (PG). We hope to see you there!

The Flyin' Blind Band
2019-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Four engines are up to speed, ready for
take-off….
Bedford’s own Flyin’ Blind Band will be taking the controls…hang on for a fun filled night of classic rock deep cuts from the last 50 years.

Shakespeare Under the Stars: Twelfth Night
2019-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Shakespearean theatre returns to Poplar Forest with Rogue Productions’ presentation of Twelfth Night, the Bard’s hilarious comedy of love triangles and mistaken identities, originally written as entertainment for the Twelfth Night celebration in 1602. Bring your friends and family, your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner, and experience the magic of Shakespeare’s verse.
(Starting at 7 p.m. each evening; presented with one 15-minute intermission)
No outside alcohol is permitted, but wine and/or beer will be available for purchase onsite every night. Tickets are $15 per person; available through Rogue Productions.
