Destination Bedford

Bower Center Art Exhibits
2022-03-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-22 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center presents three exhibits including:

Barry Koplen: Men at Work, featured in the Sara Braaten Gallery
Itsy-Bitsy Art in the Art Around the Corner Gallery space
Robert Hunter: Saucer Dreams in the Terrace Gallery

The Bower Center is located in downtown Bedford and is open Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Gallery Admission is free.

Paint & Sip
2022-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come enjoy a filled evening of painting & sipping! Wine label artist and co-owner Genny will guide the class in creating a fun work of art to take home all while sipping on your drink of choice.
Design: Sisters
Date: Monday, March 28th
Time: 6:30-8
Cost: $30
Includes- supplies to create an 8 x 10 canvas & a glass of wine or beer
Additional drinks available at regular price
Limited to first 20 customers, reserve your space by calling or stopping by the winery during business hours (RSVP to Facebook event does not guarantee spot)
Refundable until 1 day prior to event

Art Show at ElectriCoArt
2022-03-27 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-26 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-25 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-24 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-23 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-22 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-21 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-20 11:00 - 18:00 and 1 more date | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come see the Art Show at ElectriCoArt! The featured artist is Paulina Swietliczko, and she is surrounded by talented accompanying painters, sculptors, stained glass and pottery. Admission is free.
ElectriCoArt is located in historic downtown Bedford and is open daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Be sure to check out the ElectriCoMarket on the lower level while you’re there for a fun shopping experience.!

Country Music Night
2022-03-26 19:00 - 23:00, 2022-03-19 19:00 - 23:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy great live music and dance to your favorite county music classics. $10 adults, $5 children. $5 meals & $1 snacks available.

Celtic Festival & Highland Games
2022-03-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Learn More – http://www.sedaliacenter.org/…/2022-celtic-festival…/
Register Your Clan- http://www.sedaliacenter.org/…/2022-celtic-festival…/
Get Tickets- http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/sedaliacenter
Volunteer- http://www.sedaliacenter.org/volunteer/
Sponsor- http://www.sedaliacenter.org/donate/sponsorship/

Day of Fun at Poplar Forest
2022-03-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
BOOK TALKS
“Escape from Monticello” by Steven K. Smith at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Join author Steven K. Smith for an introduction to the eighth book in The Virginia Mysteries, his series for young readers. Intrigued by the description of a lost collection and missing treasure described in letters discovered in a mysterious journal, Smith’s protagonists Sam, Derek and Caitlin discover that the letters were written by Thomas Jefferson’s granddaughters and set out to solve the mystery. When the journal is stolen the trio follows clues to Monticello, the University of Virginia and Poplar Forest. Purchase your copy of the book and have it signed by the author.
HISTORIC CANDY TALKS
12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson had a thing for chocolate, so did George and Martha Washington. The soldiers of the Revolution were given chocolate as part of their rations. Early Americans also indulged in sugar sticks, molasses candy and caramels. Join Susan Benjamin, the founder of True Treats Historic Candy in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, for a look at the sugary confections enjoyed during the time of the American Revolution while sampling some of their favorite flavors from your very own candy-tasting bag.
HANDS ON HISTORY
Ongoing throughout the day
Enjoy family-friendly activities such as quill pen writing, archaeology demonstrations and games like hoop rolling, cup and ball, mancala and more!
Admission to the Day of Fun including the book talk and candy demos is included with regular admission.

Photos with the Easter Bunny
2022-03-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Pet photos with the Easter Bunny $10 each. Children are welcome to have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny as well. You will leave with your photo in a display frame and the photographer will email you an enhanced photo that you can print more copies of and share with all your friends and family on social media. Rain date will be April 9th if needed.
Lottie J Farm will also have their barnyard open. Admission is $5 per person and ages 3 and under are free!

Bedford Christmas Station Fundraising Sale
2022-03-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Community Christmas Station, 510 Blue Ridge Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Shop new clothing and shoes, designer handbags, new and used toys, gently used clothing and shoes, vintage furniture, household items, and garden goods and decor at the Bedford Christmas Station.
100% of funds raised through these sales of the wonderful merchandise that is donated is used to purchase new clothing, toys, teen, senior citizen & disabled adult gifts, household & personal care items and food that the Christmas Station purchases for their Christmas Selection eXpress clients to select from in December!

Forest Farmers Market
2022-03-26 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.

Nashville Songwriters Coffeehouse Concert
2022-03-25 19:00 - 22:00 | The Celebration Room, 1100 Celebration Ave, Suite 101, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Nashville Songwriters Show play and perform at SMAC Coffeehouse. Come enjoy this great live music event! Click here for tickets and more information.

Live Music at Apocalypse
2022-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Work for live music and great beer! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2022-03-23 19:30 - 20:30 | 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!

Little Town Players
2022-03-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Doubt: A Parable

Director Denis F. Deane

Father Flynn: Greg Ritchie
Sister Aloysius: Tanya Anderson
Sister James: Betsy Quillen
Mrs. Muller: Janice Benejan

Show dates are March 11-13 and March 18-20, 2022. This show is, without a doubt, going to be one that you don’t want to miss. Look for more updates on show details here.

Spring Brunch at West Manor Estate
2022-03-20 10:00 - 14:00 | West Manor Estate, 3594 Elkton Farm Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy a delicious brunch at this gorgeous wedding and event venue!
Adult tickets are $29.99; Children (12 & under) are $14.99
Enjoy an upscale buffet featuring an omelet station, roast beef & turkey carving station, assorted desserts, and open bar (additional charge)!
Call 434.373.7371 to reserve your spot today!

Lucky's Leprechaun Bash
2022-03-19 12:00 - 23:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Enjoy green beer, and a St. Patty’s Day celebration at Apocalypse Ale Works! There will also be leprechauns and live music by the band Dream Catcher starting at 7pm.
