Terrapin Mountain Earth Festival
2026-04-25 12:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
A full weekend of live music, sustainability education, and thoughtful ways to take care of the earth and each other.
Camp under the stars at the foot of Terrapin Mountain to celebrate our Mother Earth at the Terrapin Mountain Earth Day Festival.
Local food vendors, craft vendor market, and camping all weekend! Get your tickets and make your reservations now!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-04-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-26 13:00 - 17:00 | 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!

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-04-25 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-01 16:30 - 19:30 | 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 at Portside
2026-04-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!

Conversations with Mr. Jefferson program
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The annual Conversations with Mr. Jefferson program will be returning to his retreat home in 2026!
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest as three of the most influential men in Colonial America sit down to discuss the Declaration of Independence and what it means to self-govern. Join Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker in conversation with John Adams, portrayed by Sam Goodyear, and Dr. Benjamin Franklin, portrayed by Bryan Austin. Hear from these prominent men as they discuss their lives and differing views of government followed by an audience Q&A. Following the program, a reception will allow guests to continue the conversation and meet our three guests one on one for photos.
$38/adults, $20/college students and youth (ages 6-18), $7 for children under 6 plus taxes and fees

Spring Concert with Bedford Community Orchestra
2026-04-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center, 600 Edmund St., Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Enjoy the sounds of a live orchestral concert with the Bedford Community Orchestra!
Suggested Donation $15/adults | $10/students

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | 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!

America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit
2026-04-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Library, 13641 Moneta Rd
America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit in the MOarts Gallery and Display Case
250 years ago, the founding fathers of the United States of America met in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence beginning the American Nation as we know it. Come to the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library to view our history as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through a photo exhibit of historical documents and portraits related to the American Revolution and a display case of Revolutionary items that have been in use since that time.
The photos featured in this exhibit are curated from the Library of Congress and the Library of Virginia.
The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours, April 1, 2026, through May 30, 2026.

Wander & Awe Foraging Clinic
2026-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Bedford County Parks and Recreation, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors!
Wander: They will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season!
Awe: You will cover different resources, tools, ways to ID, look-alikes, various uses, history, and traditional practices regarding the plants & fungi. Plan on learning 10-15 different plants/Fungi each session.
Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome! You will be typically hiking less than 1 mile each session unless otherwise noted in the event discussion.
Meetings will be the LAST Tuesday of each month, Mar-Oct Sessions start at 6:30pm.
Sometimes the locations will change, click here for any updates.

BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
2026-04-29 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-30 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-01 13:00 - 18:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM
High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm

Music Bingo
2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | 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!

LES MISÉRABLES
2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Jefferson Forest Auditorium, 1 Cavalier Circle, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The epic musical Les Misérables will be performed by Jefferson Forest High School theatre students! Show dates are April 30 – May 3.
Get your tickets at the door (while they last!) or reserve yours now at cavaliertheatre.com!

The Bloom & Gather Market at Woods Goods & Mercantile
2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Woods Goods & Mercantile, 2770 W Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Woods Goods & Mercantile for their Bloom & Gather Market, a garden-inspired shopping experience filled with fresh finds, thoughtful gifts, and beautiful moments to share.

Live Music at Benjamin’s
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest, 24551, United States
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Forest Friday Cheers
2026-05-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for Forest Friday Cheers!
Live music, local vendors, food, and local craft beer.
Inflatable bounce pad for the kids, and other fun activities.
Free admission. Click here to see who is playing each week!

First Fridays at Falling Creek Park
2026-05-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The First Fridays concert series is back at Falling Creek Park, brought to you by Bedford County Parks & Recreation.
Come to the park for live music, kids activities and a food truck every first Friday of the month, May – October.
The music starts around 6:30 p.m.
Bring a chair or blanket. You can also bring your own food.
Admission is free!
Click here to see who is playing each month.

Little Shop of Horrors
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center, 600 Edmund St., Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Liberty High School Performing Arts will perform Little Shop of Horrors!
The show will be held at Susie G Gibson Auditorium while Liberty’s new auditorium is still under construction.
Tickets at the door or in advance by clicking here.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-05-01 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!
