Destination Bedford

Bower Center Art Exhibits
2022-04-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-22 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center presents three exhibits including:

Barry Koplen: Men at Work, featured in the Sara Braaten Gallery
Itsy-Bitsy Art in the Art Around the Corner Gallery space
Robert Hunter: Saucer Dreams in the Terrace Gallery

The Bower Center is located in downtown Bedford and is open Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Gallery Admission is free.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2022-04-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-04-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-05-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Forest Farmers Market
2022-04-23 08:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-30 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 Blossom Month
2022-04-23 08:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-30 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Its’ apple blossom month at Gross’ Orchard! Every Saturday this month, the orchard will have special events going on as well as picking your own fruit! Free admission and free parking. Click here to see what special events are happening each week!

Bedford Christmas Station Fundraising Sale
2022-04-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Community Christmas Station, 510 Blue Ridge Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Shop new clothing and shoes, designer handbags, new and used toys, gently used clothing and shoes, vintage furniture, household items, and garden goods and decor at the Bedford Christmas Station.
100% of funds raised through these sales of the wonderful merchandise that is donated is used to purchase new clothing, toys, teen, senior citizen & disabled adult gifts, household & personal care items and food that the Christmas Station purchases for their Christmas Selection eXpress clients to select from in December!

Bedford Cares Spring Craft Fair
2022-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 | 201 Sweeney Cir, Forest, VA 24551
Come shop from the most amazing vendors and crafters!
Bedford Cares will be selling breakfast sandwiches, coffee, pizza, nachos, baked goods, and assorted beverages.
**Get your 50/50 Raffle Tickets
**Win awesome prizes in other raffles!

Movie at the Bower Center
2022-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Billy Goats Gruff is a happy story in song about how to deal with adversity through friendship and courage, starring our immensely talented Tyler Young Artists, produced and recorded in our very own Opera on the James Studios. This video is also an important part of educational and outreach work.
Advance registration recommended. Donations appreciated to support future performing arts programs at Bower Center.

Poetry Slam
2022-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
A treat of powerful women entertaining us with words, emotion, education… once a teacher and student, now poetic peers in the artistic setting of ElectricCoGallery. Come enjoy the managerie of intellectual takes on social issues, life in its complicated + simplest forms, humor, sadness. Absorb verbal scenes both raw + fluffy. Both Sandra + Chelsea are published authors. Sandra’s most recent + very powerful book, Literal Life Lessons, can be found in print + on Audible. Chelsea’s most recent book is the infectious Country Music + she was recently named the Winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Prize Winner, selected by Pulitzer Prize-winner Jericho Brown, for her book Bright Shade.

Jazz in the Park
2022-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Liberty University Jazz Ensemble for an evening of Jazz in the Park. Munsey’s Smoke Shack will also be on site with BBQ for sale.

Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association Showcase
2022-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
In this complementary event, Bower Center for the arts welcomes the Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association. The SVSA is an organization that promotes songwriting activities in Southwest Virginia and recently celebrated its fortieth year in December 2021. A songwriters showcase includes 4-6 performers swapping songs in an ‘in the round’ atmosphere.
This event will have no admission fee.

Country Music Night
2022-04-23 19:00 - 23:00, 2022-04-30 19:00 - 23:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy great live music and dance to your favorite county music classics. $10 adults, $5 children. $5 meals & $1 snacks available.

Cruise-In at Southern Creamery
2022-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Southern Creamery, 9131 Forest Rd., Goode, United States
Come enjoy some delicious ice cream, admire some beautiful cars and visit with friends!

10% off anyone driving classic cars!

Exhibit at the Bower Center
2022-04-29 11:00 - 18:30 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center and explore the Bedford County Middle School Art Show! Extended hours until 6:30!

Forest Farmer's Market
2022-04-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning 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!

Responder’s Race 5K or 1 Miler
2022-04-30 09:00 - 13:00 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Hosted by LAT Wellness Studio and the M.A.C. 2.0, this race is located on a scenic, nature trail and welcomes walkers and runners to participate. A portion of proceeds is donated to local first responders.
Each year, a different local first responder is selected. This year, they have selected Moneta’s Fire Department.
Register by March 15th to guarantee a shirt. There will be local vendors, shopping, family fun events, and raffles as well. You do not have to participate in the race to join in on the fun!
Click here to register.

BBQ, Car Show & Live Music
2022-04-30 12:00 - 20:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Grill & Bar at the Virginia Dare Marina for a day full of tasty BBQ and fancy cars!
Musical guests include Christian Q from 12-2:30pm, Karlee Raye from 3-5:30pm, and Jodie Davis from 6-8pm!

BCPS High School Art Show
2022-05-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-05-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-05-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-05-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come see the amazing works from our talented local youth artists from the three Bedford County High Schools.
Gallery admission is free!

Elderfest 2022
2022-05-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Elderfest is held each year in conjunction with Older Americans Month the first Thursday and Friday in May to celebrate the seniors of Bedford County. Vendors are on hand with valuable information and entertainment is offered both days. Dinner will be provided on Thursday and lunch tickets for Friday can be purchased in advance. During the event door prizes will be drawn for participants.
Thursdays entertainment will be the Smith Mountain Lake Boomer Band!
Thursday May 5th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday May 6th 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
