Destination Bedford

Bayou & Brews & Karaoke
2025-03-01 12:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Bunker 42 Bar Bites is cooking up some Cajun faire, while you listen to brass and swamp rock, and sip on the new hurricane inspired passion fruit sour. Karaoke starts at 7pm.

Little Town Players “The Buttercups Were Lovely That Year"
2025-03-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:30 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Little Town Players has been performing live community theatre in Bedford for more than 45 years!
Don’t miss the WORLD PREMIERE of David Walton’s The Buttercups Were Lovely That Year!
Summary: It’s the late 1960’s and times are changing, but Earldean Jarvis lives in the past…the pleasant past when she was the bell of the ball, the wife of an important county businessman, and the mother of a football star and future doctor. Forgotten, however, are hidden family secrets and more than one person’s share of tragedy. Perhaps this is due to dementia, or maybe she has selective memory, but it little matters. For one of the things she’s chosen to forget, or unable to remember is her son, Tom. He too has had a troubled past, but would like to make up for it, by becoming closer to his mother before it’s too late.
Performances are February 21st, 22nd, 28th and March 1st at 7:30pm
Sunday matinees – February 23rd and March 2nd at 2:00pm
Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Special Note: Because the theatre is a historical site, restrooms are not in the same building. Restrooms are available just across the way in the Elks Home Main Building.

Click here to purchase tickets.
Season sponsor: Pack Law Group

Nanny Prims Spring Open House & Craft Event
2025-03-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Nannys Prims & Decor, 1072 corporate park drive, Foresy, VA, 24551, United States
Come shop local with a wide variety of vendors, food options, and décor.
Over 40 vendors, food trucks and more!

Historic Avenel Bridal Expo
2025-03-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Visit Historic Avenel for this unique Bridal Expo! Visit with several local vendors to fine the perfect people to help you with your big day! $10 entry.

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2025-03-02 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 twentieth annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month!
Click here for tickets and more information.

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-03-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-13 11:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries.
Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be open during the events on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The gallery images from both the adult and youth exhibits are available online as well!

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-03-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | 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!

Peaks Retreat Open to the Public Day
2025-03-06 10:00 - 16:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
For the next few months, The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center will host several days each month that are open to the public – free of charge. Guests are welcome to hike our trails, enjoy a game of disc golf, or even play a game of basketball, volleyball, or gaga. Or if you’ve been wanting to check out our facility and would like a tour or more information about our programs and events, these are great days to visit us here at The Peaks.
Please check-in at the Main Office when you arrive to sign a waiver and get a facility map. We also ask that folks check out in the Main Office on their way out as well.
Questions: Give us a call at 540-444-1800 or send us an email at ThePeaks@CustomED.org.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2025-03-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-14 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!

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-03-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held 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!

Wipledale Greenhouse Opening Day
2025-03-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Wipledale Greenhouse, 7730 Big Island Hwy
Enjoy the first day open in 2025! Located at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains Wipledale Farm Greenhouse is a family-owned and operated business established in 1994. Wipledale specializes in retail and wholesale quality greenhouse items.

Craft Boutique Sale
2025-03-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Join the Friends of the Moneta SML Library in welcoming a season of blooming creativity!
You’re invited to the 1st Annual Craft Boutique Sale, where you’ll enjoy shopping unique handcrafted items made by local crafters!

Apocalypse Ale Works Anniversary Party
2025-03-08 12:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
12 years of beer in little ole Forest, VA! Come celebrate this awesome brewery with birthday inspired drinks and awesome food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-03-08 13:30 - 16:30 | 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 each week.

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

Band & Bonfire at the Meadery
2025-03-08 14:00 - 17:30 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
“Root 2 Music” is returning to the Meadery!
Enjoy live music, mountain views, mead and smores!
The Meadery will be staying open until 6, with music from 2-5:30PM. This is a SUPER FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT!

Phat Boyz Concert
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | The Glenwood Center, 2074 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Phat Boyz will be performing at the Glenwood Center! Tickets are $10. Call for tickets: (540) 875-9649.
Click here for more information.

St. Paddy's Weekend at Beale's
2025-03-14 16:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Beale’s Brewery all weekend for St. Paddy’s Day fun!
BEERS:
– $2 off Rainbow Connection and Gold ALL WEEKEND
– Porter Mountain Release on Friday
– $5 Black and Tans on Saturday
FOOD:
– Smoked Pastrami on Rye
– Bangers & Mash
MUSIC:
– Christian Quesenberry 1-4pm on Saturday

Reception for 11th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibit
2025-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Bedford, VA – The Bower Center for the Arts invites the community to celebrate the opening of the 11th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibit with a special reception on Friday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. Free event.
This annual exhibit honors the Bower Center’s primary benefactors, Edna Curry and the late Dr. John Bower, whose vision was to establish a welcoming arts space for the Bedford community and beyond. The exhibit embraces artists of all disciplines and skill levels—whether emerging, professional, or those creating simply for personal enrichment. While the exhibition is judged, it remains non-juried, ensuring inclusivity for all participants.

Bedford Farmers Market
2025-03-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy this outdoor market in downtown Bedford! Shop local vendors providing fresh produce, meats, flowers, baked goods, beautiful artisan crafts, and more!
