Destination Bedford

Oktoberfest Celebration
2019-09-21 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this annual Oktoberfest celebration! They will have live music, AMAZING food specials from the Pit Master and a limited amount of Oktoberfest cans for sale. You won’t wanna miss it.

Saturday evenings at the Peaks
2019-09-21 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.

Dana & Susan Robinson in Concert
2019-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Relaxing
Dana & Susan Robinson – Folk~Americana~Old-Timey
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 pm, as they host in concert, Dana and Susan Robinson. 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; collected at the door or purchased in advance through: http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/ Seating is limited. For more information, call: 540-586-8911, or visit: www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org Join us and bring a friend or two! To receives notifications or upcoming shows, please join our email list, accessible through our web site. Help us building our mailing list by forwarding this to your friends.

Fall Festival Opening Weekend
2019-09-22 11:00 - 19:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Join us for our 16th Annual Fall Festival, Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Special $10 admission on Opening Weekend! Layman Family Farm will open for the 2019 Fall Season on Saturday, September 21st and continue every Sat 10am-7pm and Sun 11pm-7pm through November 12th. Enjoy our beautiful countryside with a 360° view of the Blue Ridge Mountains while making memories with your family and friends! Our general admission includes the 8-acre SUPER HERO corn maze, hayride around the farm to the pumpkin patch, the areas ONLY Jumping Pillow, Farm animals, 30 foot underground tunnel slide, plus many more fun activities on the farm! Our signature pulled-pork BBQ, Angus Beef burgers, Corn dogs, kettle corn, fresh squeezed lemonade and apple-cider slushies! Our Country Store is loaded with delicious salsas, jams, jellies & preserves, hot sauces, salad dressings, homemade Fudge, plus many other items and farm souvenir’s.

Miss Bedford County Fair Pageant
2019-09-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Farm Experiences
Mark your calendars, the 2019 Miss Bedford County Fair Pageant is scheduled for Sunday September 22nd at Liberty High School!
Awarding 7 titles in the following age divisions:
Baby Miss – 0-23 months
Wee Miss – 2-3 years
Tiny Miss – 4-6 years
Little Miss – 7-9 years
Pre-Teen Miss – 10-12 years
Teen Miss – 13-16 years
Miss – 17-22 years
Join us for a fun pageant centered on developing confident young women involved in the Bedford community!
For more information or to receive registration paperwork: private message or email us at missbedfordcountyfairpageant@gmail.com
Registration deadline is September 6, 2019!

Free Music Concert Series
2019-09-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
People have visited the Peaks of Otter for the past 8,000 years.
Stop by Abbott Lake this summer to continue the tradition and enjoy a free music concert nestled under the three Peaks of Otter.
Tips to enjoy your visit:
Bring a comfortable chair or blanket to enjoy the music.
Bring a picnic meal or stop by the Peaks of Otter Lodge to enjoy a meal at their restaurant. (No alcohol)
Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to avoid sunburn.
Visit with the Park Rangers to learn more about life long ago at the Peaks of Otter.
Concerts may be moved indoors or cancelled during inclement weather.
For more information call the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center at
540-586-4496 (open daily 10A to 5P)
Free 2019 Concerts:
Sun June 23 from 2 to 4 PM
Riddle on the Harp
No Indoor Space Poor Weather
Sun July 28 from 2 to 4 PM
The McKenzies
Sun Aug 25 from 2 to 4 PM
Gate 10 Band
Sun Sept 22 from 2 to 4 PM
Mountain Revelers
(TBD)
Concert funding generously provided by
the FRIENDs of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection Sunday Concert
2019-09-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
September Sunday Session Concert! Featuring Cecil2, Ricky and the Banjo Mites, and Tate Tuck with Dave Owens! Free food and refreshments along with raffle and 50/50! All they ask is if you can donate $5 at the door to keep the lights on and the grass blue around RBC!

Bedford Business Expo
2019-09-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Virginia
Annual Business Expo / 2019 Chambers 80th Anniversary going to be great! Join us for our Annual Business Expo and Taste of Bedford. We are excited to be celebrating our 80th anniversary and full of fun and surprises. With vendors inside and out we will showcase some amazing local businesses, merchants and service providers, show that “There’s NO Place Like Bedford County” for business. A special “Taste of Bedford” event will be complete with a DJ and music from Star Country.
Free and Open to the Public from Noon until 5:00 PM
Taste of Bedford starting at 5:00 PM Admission is only $5!

Bedford County Fair
2019-09-26 16:00 - 22:00, 2019-09-27 16:00 - 22:00, 2019-09-28 16:00 - 22:00, 2019-09-29 16:00 - 22:00 | The Glenwood Center, 2074 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
The 2019 Bedford County Fair is right around the corner! Join us September 26-29th for a fun-filled family event! The fair is a free gate and free parking fair!
Brinkley and Fun Time Amusements will provide a fun and safe midway for the whole family. We’ll also have some of the best food vendors around with a variety of food to suit everyone!
There are also tons of FREE family events and attractions!
– Daily Circus Performances (check back for specific show times)
– Daily Live Music
– Daily our Old Mcdonalds Farm will be open with live animal exhibits with everything from calves to baby ducks
– Daily our contest hall will be open with all of our fair contest entries on display!
Daily Features
– Thursday night we’ll have a Demo Derby!
– Friday we have educational school tours for local elementary schools
– Saturday we will have a Youth Livestock Show and a HUGE firework show!
– Sunday will feature a Community Worship Service, Horse Show, Car Show and Antique Farm Equipment Show
Don’t miss any of these exciting events plus so much more! Check back for more announcements!

County Fair Schedule 2019

Mountain Run Jam
2019-09-27, 2019-09-28, 2019-09-29 | Mountain Run Farm, 1228 Charlemont Rd, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Mountain Run Jam is an event held annually at Mountain Run Farm in Sedalia, Virginia. With a mission to connect people to land and each other, we gather to share music, food, skills of self-reliant living and more. Visit our website www.mountainrunjam.com for more information and come on out! We’d love to have you and guarantee a weekend that will inspire creativity and connection in your life.

Bedford Farmer's Market
2019-09-27 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!

Forest Farmers Market
2019-09-28 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-05 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.

Taste of the Trails
2019-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Trails
Taste of the Trails!
4 dates in this series of trail tours.
April 27th New London Tech Trails
May 18th Moneta Park
July 27th Montvale Park
September 28th Falling Creek Park
There will be a 5k for all foot traffic as well as 2 mountain bike rides at each of these events. All participants will be guided through the 4 Bedford Trail systems.
Online Registration : https://www.bikereg.com/taste-of-the-trails

Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
2019-09-28 11:00 - 18:00, 2019-09-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Crazy Horse Marina, 400 Crazy Horse Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival takes place the last weekend in September each year and regularly draws crowds of more than 11,000 to our beautiful lake.
In addition to nearly 30 Virginia wineries, SML Wine Festival visitors can peruse the booths of dozens of quality artisans, as well as craft and food vendors.
Both days feature live music with plenty of room for dancing. In recent years, the festival has welcomed a limited number of craft breweries and distilleries, too.

The Ryan Greer Band LIVE
2019-09-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Beale’s in Bedford, VA, welcomes back Ryan Greer! This time, he’s bringin’ the boys with him! Saturday, September 28th from 6-9! Be there!

Dr. Levine & the Dreaded BluesLady
2019-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Virginia
Come see Dr. Levine and The Dreaded Blues Lady! The band is comprised of Lorie Strother on vocals and Stephen Levine on guitar.
This energetic duo performs a diverse selection of acoustic music styles. Though blues is their focus, they also sometimes surprise audiences with Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Classic Rock tunes.
$10 cash bar
TICKETS

Homeschool Day
2019-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Header Image 2
During this special event, homeschool families and co-ops get to experience the National D-Day Memorial’s field trip program. Students will be given the opportunity to meet WWII veterans and interact with living historians. Hands-on activities will illustrate various aspects of WWII history. A complimentary guided tour is included during your visit.
Registration and pre-payment is required by Friday, September 20, 2019. Admission is $5.00 per person and children 5 and under are free.
Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at (540) 586-3329 ext. 111 or education@dday.org for more information.

Bedford Christmas Station Sale
2019-10-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Roanoke-Skyline-Night-2016
We’ve been very busy getting ready for our fundraising Station Sales which will run March 2 – Oct 5, 1st Saturdays each month, 9:00-1:00 & on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00-4:00. Our “new” adult clothing & shoes are priced at $7.50 each or 2 for $12! 100% of funds raised through these sales of the wonderful merchandise that is donated to us is used to purchase the new clothing, toys, teen, senior citizen & disabled adult gifts, household & personal care items and food that we purchase for our Christmas Selection eXpress clients to select from in December! We welcome you to stop by the remainder of Feb. on Tuesdays & Wednesdays to shop the new clothing & shoes, 10:00-2:00 & get a sneak peek at everything else!

Big Otter Mill Fall Festival
2019-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Big Otter Mill, 3533 Big Island Highway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Big Otter Mill is an old saw and grist mill that has remained standing long after its original use. The Big Otter Mill Foundation’s mission is to restore the mill for the purpose of historical preservation as a working mill. The Harvest Festival is a fundraiser for the mill and offers Tours of the Mill, Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Craft Vendors, Music, and Brunswick Stew by the Masons! Join us at this FREE Event and learn more about the Big Otter Mill.

Saturday Story Time
2019-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library
Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5.

Beale's Music Extravaganza
2019-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out for great music and food at Beale’s Brewery in downtown Bedford! Listen too original rock from Ginger O’Riley and electric jams from Firecracker Jam. You will have the chance to taste some delicious BBQ and try one of the several beers that will be on tap. Bring the kids and enjoy the atmosphere.

Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
2019-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
An amateur archaeologist himself, Thomas Jefferson is credited by some for setting the standard for modern archaeological science. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a 90-minute walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation; included is a stop in the Poplar Forest archaeology lab, which is typically closed to visitors. Admission is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged.

2nd Friday in Bedford
2019-10-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Centertown Bedford, Main Street, Bedford, 24523
Come and experience the unique shops, restaurants and art venues in Bedford’s Centertown on the second Friday evening of every month. This event is free and open to everyone.

October 11th HAPPENINGS!!
THIS MONTH!! Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library – “Night at the Museum” where five exhibits come to life. Guided flashlight tours from 6-8PM. Learn about the lives these individuals led. This event is geared for all ages. Tours will be given on a first come first serve basis.
LIVE MUSIC
DJ Showtime – Wendy Witt Group

PARADE- Liberty Homecoming parade around downtown starts at 5
AROUND TOWN
FOOD TRUCK – Rookie’s will be serving their Handcrafted Ice Cream Sandwiches
MONSTER MASH MAKE-UP and FACE PAINTING by Jen Gilley ($10 and up)
POP-UP Adoptions by Bedford Humane Society at Studios 207 (Quilt Raffle and Bake Sale too)
POP-UP Sedalia Center – Chili Cook Off Sign-Up
LITTLE TOWN PLAYERS – Will be performing songs around town from their upcoming musical “A Grand Night for Singing”. Make sure you catch them.
ART
All of the venues below will have featured art! Make sure to stop in!
Wendy Witt Group
The Electric Company: Art & More
Goose Creek Studio
Bower Center For The Arts
Bedford County Library
Studios 207
Select Bank
