Destination Bedford

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2023-07-30 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-06 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

D-Day Mini Camp
2023-08-01 08:30 - 13:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
During this summer’s one-day mini-camp, rising first, second, and third graders will travel back to June 1944 to explore the most important events of the month, from the capture of Rome to D-Day to the Battle of Saipan! The National D-Day Memorial’s team of educators will lead a diverse array of fun, educational activities at sites across the Memorial, including the Education Quonset Hut and the Victory Garden.
Camp will meet from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Snacks included.
$30 per day. Additional siblings $25. Member discount.
Click here to register.

Bower Center Exhbit
2023-08-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the National Juried Fiber Arts Exhibit!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of July 21st.

Family Hike at Falling Creek Park
2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This is a family friendly hike that will start at the Bike Park at Falling Creek. When you get to the roundabout go left where the sign points to “pumptrack/bike park”. The hike will be about 2 miles consisting of easy singletrack trail and grass paths with the option to go further. Bring hiking shoes, appropriate clothing, snacks, and water. A backpack or bag is helpful to carry supplies. There will be some drinks/snacks provided. Dogs welcome but must be on leash. If you have bicycles bring them to the bike park to ride afterwards, its tons of fun!

Summer at Lottie J Farm
2023-08-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come have lots of fun at Lottie J Farm this summer! Enjoy the play barn, barnyard, and delicious treats for purchase by The Happy Hen. $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free! They accept cards and cash.

ElectricCoArt Exhibit
2023-08-02 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-03 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-04 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-05 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-09 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-10 11:00 - 22:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Featured artist Sarah Bolduc a mixed media artist who creates modern art utilizing varied mediums and techniques. Her beautiful work will be on exhibit until August 28. Gallery admission is free.

Live Music @ Portside
2023-08-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come enjoy live music and yummy food at this waterfront, outdoor dock pub, located in the Virginia Dare marina. Click here to see who is playing this week!

SML Summer Concert Series
2023-08-04 18:00 - 22:00 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Come to the new SML Pavilion in Moneta for the Summer Concert Series! Click here to see who will be playing and to buy tickets!

Rockin’ out for Paws
2023-08-04 18:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Great Meal , Silent Auction, and Live music! Come on out and support Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter! It’s sure to be a great time!
FOBCAS volunteers will be holding their 8th Annual Rockin’ Out 4 Paws Event from 6pm to 10pm on August 4th at the New London Ruritan Club. Hunter Overstreet has donated his time and talent to be the live entertainment for the evening! They will be serving up fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, rolls, and lots of desserts! Many items will be available for the silent auction as well. Every penny raised goes directly to the homeless shelter animals and FOBCAS foster pets

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-08-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, 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!

Montvale Farmers Market
2023-08-05 08:00 - 14:00 | Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA, United States
Come shop for local artisan crafts, plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more! Click here to see the list of vendors for each week.

Health Fair
2023-08-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This community event will be open to the public right before school starts so the CVABC can offer the public a chance to come and see what healthcare options we have in our region. Bring your family out to meet local caregivers in our area, there will be food trucks, entertainment, and giveaways.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2023-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Blue Ridge Music Series
2023-08-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Peaks of Otter Lodge for a fantastic series of summer concerts in 2023! Click here to see who is playing each month!
