Destination Bedford

ElectricCoArt Exhibit
2023-08-19 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-23 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-24 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-25 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-26 11:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Summer Sunset Concert Series
2023-08-19 16:00 - 22:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy a relaxing night under the stars at the Bedford Area Family YMCA! The Summer Sunset Festival Series is back for the 2nd year, and there will be live music, food trucks, beer/wine and outdoor games! Mark your calendar for the third Saturday from May through August. For more information on who’s playing and which food trucks will be on site, click here.

Battle of the Bands & Cruise In
2023-08-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Four bands will compete for a cash prize at Liberty Lake Park! Food trucks and local beverage vendors, including Beale’s and Fables & Feathers! Be sure to check out the Cruise In showcased in the upper parking lot. Free admission and family friendly!

Live Music @ Portside
2023-08-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-02 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!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-08-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-26 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.

Fundraiser Event at Bower Center
2023-08-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts is excited to announce a new annual fundraising event for adults to enjoy an evening out while supporting the Bower Center’s mission and programs. The Art of Pairing – Tacos & Tequila, presented by Loper Financial, will be held on Saturday, August 19 from 7 PM – 10 PM in the beautiful & historic Bower Center for the Arts.
This event will be a fun, interactive evening offering tacos and tequila pairings, live music, salsa dancing, art making experiences, silent auction and more, all while being immersed in one of Bower Center’s largest and most diverse exhibits, the 3rd Biennial Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibition.
The evening will feature guided tastings of tequila, margaritas, live music and additional food and beverages catered by Suzy Q, etc. Guests will have an opportunity to take a memorable photo in our photo booth and participate in our silent auction featuring art, local gifts, restaurant certificates, hand crafted items and more!
Click here for tickets and more information.

Live Music @ Beale's
2023-08-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s Brewery located in Downtown Bedford for great food and live music! Click here for more details and to see who is playing each week.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2023-08-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-27 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.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2023-08-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-27 14:00 - 17:00 | 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!

Summer at Lottie J Farm
2023-08-23 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.

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-08-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-02 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!

Cruise In
2023-08-26 15:00 - 21:00 | 11575 lynchburg salem turnpike, 11575 lynchburg salem turnpike, Montvale, 24122
Save the Old Montvale School Cruise In. A night of family fun with live music by the Phat Anchovies, food trucks, contests, prizes and more! There is also a Cornhole Tournament with $20 entry fee.
Event hosted by the Montvale School Preservation Foundation.

Ray Judd's Music in the Park
2023-08-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Come to the Beach Pavilion at Smith Mountain Lake State Park for this wonderful concert!
Help close out the summer by bringing the whole family for an evening of great bluegrass music with the “Handmade Music by Floyd Country Store,” and the “Old Dominion Cloggers,” a dance group from Martinsville will also entertain.

Entry fee $7 per person, and children 12 and under get in free. Parking fee is included in ticket price. Hot dogs, sausages, ice cream, drinks and other refreshments will be for sale. Don’t forget lawn chairs.
Sponsored by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Bower Center Exhbit
2023-08-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center to view the BCPS Elementary School Exhibit!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

Taco Cruise
2023-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Virginia Dare, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy delicious tacos on the Virginia Dare while cruising Smith Mountain Lake!
Click here for more information and tickets.

Poppy Peace Garden Display
2023-09-02 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.
The poppies will be on display September 2-11, 2023.
To learn more about this program or to purchase a poppy, please visit https://www.dday.org/poppy-garden/.

1 Year of Mead!
2023-09-02 13:00 - 18:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come celebrate 1 year of Graham Ordinary’s Meadery! This a Monty Python themed party! This anniversary celebration will include food, live music, costume contest, bonfire, and of course mead!

Lyme Aid Concert
2023-09-02 15:00 - 19:00 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Live music performance by Kay Azna & the Weapons of Mass Elation. A tribute to live aid for lyme disease relief featuring 80s, 90s and 00s hits. Benefit concert for Whitney Tilley.
Tickets on sale now: $10 in advance, $15 day at the show.
