Destination Bedford

Music Bingo
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-01-30 14:00 - 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!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-01-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-27 19:00 - 22:00 | 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!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-01-31 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-01 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 13:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | 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!

Concert at the Bower Center
2026-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Bower Center to see NiteKap play live! $20 in advance/$25 at the door.
Click here to purchase tickets and for more information on the band!

ValGalPal-entine's Day at Fables and Feathers
2026-02-01 13:00 - 17:00 | fables and feathers
Bring out your favorite person for an afternoon of togetherness! Each of you will get your drink of choice, a ceramic wine goblet to glaze with guidance from Olivia of Fletcher Fields Ceramics, and sweet treats to share from Mrz Sweet Cakez. One ticket is for two people
Click here to get more info and tickets.

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2026-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Smith Mountain Lake Discovery Center, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 21st annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month!

The Discovery Center
Single ticket: $10; Season ticket: $30 (includes parking)
Friends of SMLSP members: Single ticket: $8; Season ticket: $24 (includes parking)
Click here for more information on each months topic.

Woodworking Workshop
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest has been meticulously restored back to its Jefferson-era appearance after 40 years of dedicated work by the Poplar Forest Restoration Department. Using tools available to Jefferson’s free and enslaved workman, our skilled craftsmen have restored all the elements of the house so what you see today, is what Jefferson would have seen once the house was completed.
Now you can learn all about the process of historic woodworking directly from the craftsmen themselves. Join Austin Englund, Restoration Supervisor for this course in woodworking. Tour the Poplar Forest workshop, learn about the tools we used to restore the house, and prepare yourself for your own woodworking projects.
Session 1 on February 14th, attendees can learn the art of historic woodworking. The introduction class is a learning session to prepare you for the second class held on March 14th where you will use the tools and make your own souvenir photo frame. Tickets for the introduction class are $100 and include a discount code for the 2nd hands-on session, a guest pass to return to Poplar Forest and tour Jefferson’s retreat home, and a unique opportunity to use Poplar Forest’s tools yourself.

Valentine's Day Market
2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Spend the morning of Valentine’s Day shopping at the Forest Farmers Market! Find the perfect gift or yummy treat for your loved ones!

Murder Mystery at the Bedford Moose Lodge
2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Jump into Mystery on Saturday 2/14/26 at 6pm for a prom themed whodunnit at The Bedford Moose Lodge, in Bedford, VA! This will be an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. You will laugh, talk, eat, drink, and meet new friends. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. Tickets are 50 per person and include heavy hors d’oeuvres. There will be a cash bar set up by The Bedford Moose Lodge. This is an adults only event, character roles will be given upon entry to the event, and each person attending will need to purchase a ticket. This event is open to the public and is a fundraiser for the lodge. Tickets can be purchased at The Bedford Moose Lodge or from a member of the lodge. All participants are asked to please arrive and check in between 5:30pm and 5:45pm, as the event will start promptly at 6pm. Wear your best prom attire from any era and join us for an evening of fun!

Bedford Cycle & Give
2026-02-15 13:30 - 17:00 | New London Tech Trails, 1257 Meade Rd., Forest, VA, 24551
Welcome to Race Three of the Bedford Cycle & Give — the final round of our three-race series celebrating community, cycling, and giving back to the places that make riding awesome.
The finale, the Bedford Trailbuilder Bash, takes place Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM at New London Tech Trails.
Reg Link: https://www.bikereg.com/bedford-cycle–give-bedford…
This race supports something every rider benefits from: trail maintenance and the construction of a new bridge at Falling Creek Park. These are the trails we all ride, love, and rely on — so chip in what you can.
Race Format:
The Trailbuilder Bash uses the same handicap-style 1-hour challenge as the first two races:
Complete as many laps as possible in 60 minutes
Finish a lap before the 60-minute mark? You may go out for another
Ties are settled by whichever rider finishes their final lap first
Expect a spirited finale to the series and a chance to give back to the trails that make it all possible
Entry Requirement: Give What You Can
There is no set registration fee for this event.
Instead, riders are encouraged to donate whatever amount they can spare toward:
Ongoing trail maintenance
Materials and labor for a new bridge
Supporting the volunteers who keep Falling Creek Park ride-ready
Every dollar stays local and goes directly back into improving the trails we love!

Coffee on the Porch at Claytor Nature Center
2026-02-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Stop by Claytor Nature Center for free coffee and breakfast items and learn a bit about the Virginia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation.

Jefferson's Curiosities
2026-02-19 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.

Murder Mystery Event
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Sharpen your wit, polish your best pirate lingo, and prepare for a night where mystery and mayhem rule the waves.
Channel your inner detective as you laugh, talk, eat, drink, and unravel the thrilling mystery of Murder on the High Seas. Dress in your best pirate attire, take on a unique character role, crafted just for you, and see if you can figure out whodunnit! Arrive between 5:30 and 5:45 to grab your food and drinks and register for the raffle.
Tickets:
$45 per person
$80 per couple
Tickets include the game, light food, non-alcoholic beverages, and one drink ticket per person. This is a 21+ Event. Character roles will be given upon entry to the event. Tickets are non-refundable.
Click here for tickets and more information.
