Destination Bedford

Shelter Fun Frolic
2020-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Peaks of Otter Winery & Johnson’s Orchard, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Shelter Friends Fun Frolic includes a 2.5k walk through the trails with beautiful fall foliage, a dog costume contest, raffles, and complimentary coffee and Apple Cider (cider provided by Johnson’s Orchards). There will be a photo background set up on site as well! Bring the whole family including your vaccinated dogs and have fun on this beautiful walk! Also enjoy some Apple Cider and get some delicious homemade baked goods! To sign up to walk costs $10, kids under 7 years old get in free! *Sign up is not complete until the entry fee for the walk is paid. Free general admission if you aren’t walking but just want to come see everything else this fun event has to offer! There will be adoptable dogs on site, bring the family and come meet your next best friend! To register go to http://friendsofbedfordcountyanimalshelter.rescuegroups.org…

*This event is to increase awareness and support Friends Of Bedford County Animal Shelters mission to help Bedford County Shelter animals in need.

Family Birding Day
2020-10-17 09:30 - 14:30 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Are you excited to learn more about birds? Activities are geared towards elementary and middle school students, but there are a mix of easy and challenging questions to keep students of all ages engaged, as well as parents! Bring the whole family; the trail system has exciting sights for everyone!
Cost is $6 per person or free with the NEW Otter Romp membership program. Register at https://lynchburg.libcal.com/calendar/Claytor
Arrive anytime between 9:30am-11:30am and plan on the activity taking 2 hours to complete. You may stay on grounds until 2:30pm, if you would like to bring a picnic lunch or explore further! For more information on what to expect, safety protocols, or how to register, check out the calendar/registration page here: https://lynchburg.libcal.com/calendar/Claytor

Cider Barn Fall Fest
2020-10-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
Come celebrate fall with us at Chapel Creek Farms!
Live Music
Fresh Cider
Apples
Vendors
Hayrides
Free Admission!

Virtual African American Family History Day
2020-10-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Find your roots with help from genealogists who specialize in researching African American family histories. Join the Poplar Forest African American Advisory Group online for an interactive experience designed to help you navigate historical records in search of your African American family tree. Hear stories about exploring ancestry and learn about research methods, tools, ideas and strategies for tracing your ancestors. Admission to the digital event is free, but registration is required to receive the link to the livestream.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Join Aurelia Crawford and Brandon Dillard as they share the stories of Monticello’s oral history project documenting the descendants of those enslaved by Thomas Jefferson. Aurelia and Brandon will talk about the historic subjects they study, the importance of ongoing research, and the ways in which this history and its study changes over time.
Then, Renate Yarborough Sanders will present, “The Case for DNA: Why Should I Test?” Are you on the fence about DNA testing? Do you wonder if the results are “real” or if they can truly help you to further your genealogy research? Learn about the different types of DNA testing and how each can help to inform genealogical research. Examples of real-life DNA success stories will also be shared.

Celebrate Apple Harvest Days
2020-10-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come celebrate Apple Harvest Days at Gross’ Orchard. They will have a large selection of apples for u-pick or u-select. Listed below is activities going on for Saturday:
*Apple Butter Making and Brunswick Stew by Ruritan Club
*Carriage Rides and Wagon Rides by Spring Valley Farms
*Blacksmith Demonstrations by William Mauser (Battery Creek Forge) at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm
*Terrace Blooms (Amanda Morgan) local florist…
*Porter House BBQ
*Becky Lambert Photographer on site from 11:00-4:00 to take that perfect fall family photo

Open Farm Days
2020-10-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come meet the critters, alpacas, pigs, goats and chickens. Pick the perfect pumpkin, climb the hay pyramid, slide down and take a dip in the corn pit. Sit back, take a big country breath and enjoy the gorgeous mountain views! Products (scarves, hats, ear warmers, etc.) made from fiber from our very own alpacas will be available for purchase. Admission is only $3 a person and kids 3 and under are free. Pumpkins and products will be an additional cost.

Layman Family Farms
2020-10-17 10:00 - 19:00, 2020-10-18 11:00 - 18:00, 2020-10-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!

Orange Exhibit
2020-10-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-10-21 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts presents the Orange exhibit going on until November 14th. Often said, orange is the color of life. This exhibit features works expressing ideas, thoughts, and emotions using orange as the main color.

Spring Valley Farm Fall Festival
2020-10-17 17:00 - 22:00, 2020-10-18 17:00 - 22:00, 2020-10-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Spring Valley Farm, 1190 Horseshoe Bend Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Enjoy the following every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October:
– Horse drawn wagon rides
– Pumpkin picking, painting, etc.
– Pony rides
– Petting zoo
– All varieties of games and activities
– Vendors
– Haunted stable and wagon ride

Haunted Hike on Turnpike
2020-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy frightful fun for a good cause. Hosted by the BSA and held at the Bedford Area Family YMCA nature trails (with social distancing).
Lines start at 6pm and concessions will be available. Wear your costumes for extra fun, but masks are REQUIRED.
Only $5 per person/family max of $20

Virtual Paint Night Party
2020-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Enjoy this virtual event with the Bower Center for the Arts! You will be painting a scene with pretty fish!
$35 a person or $50 a couple
Sign up ahead and register here.

Live Music @ Portside
2020-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come see Jason Hostetter live at Portside Bar & Grill! Enjoy great food, music and a great view provided by Smith Mountain Lake!

Student Live Virtual Tours
2020-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Cannot make it to the National D-Day Memorial, but want to still see the Memorial? Now you can get a guided tour of the National D-Day Memorial from wherever you are with our new Live Virtual Tours.

On your 45-minute guided virtual tour, a National D-Day Memorial guide will lead you in real-time through the Memorial using Zoom. This Live Virtual Tour will be tailored to high school students with critical thinking and reflective questions weaved into the tour to keep students engaged.
Purchase Tickets at www.dday.org/virtual-tour. $7 per device. Free for Overlord and D-Day Society members.
For more information, visit www.dday.org/virtual-tour or contact Maggie Hartley, Associate Director for Programming and Events at mhartley@dday.org or (540) 586-3329 ext.111.

Ferguson Family Provisions @ the Welcome Center
2020-10-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Bedford Area Welcome Center for great food from the Ferguson Family Provisions food truck! They will be serving fried fish, shrimp, po’boys, philly’s, street tacos and more!

Virtual Lunchbox Lecture
2020-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, VA, United States
Rick Beyer, author of The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told, offers a treasure trove of quirky presidential history that will truly astonish, bewilder and stupefy. From Washington’s improvised inauguration to Lincoln’s duel to Jimmy Carter’s UFO sighting. Presidential history you won’t find anywhere else.
Online Only Through Facebook Live and YouTube

Bedford Area Chamber Career & Technical Expo 2020
2020-10-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center, 600 Edmund St., Bedford, Virginia, 24523
The Career and Technical Expo provides a balanced exhibition of the industries which make up our region. The goal of the Career & Tech Expo is to educate students about the variety of career opportunities in the region and the skills/education needed to acquire those jobs. It is a great opportunity for businesses to connect with the future workforce to encourage them now to acquire the skills they will need to be successful.

Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
2020-10-23 11:00 - 15:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
An amateur archaeologist himself, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 300,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a 90-minute walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation, including a rare, up-close look at some of the artifacts found on the grounds with the Curator of Archaeological Collections. Admission is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged, as spots will be limited due to COVID-19 concerns.
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.poplarforest.org/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-2020/ or by calling the Museum Shop at 434-534-8120.

Fall Friday Cheers
2020-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every Friday during the month of October, come to Apocalypse for live music! Check their Facebook page to see who is on the lineup for that week!

Forest Farmers Market
2020-10-24 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.

Centerfest in the Park
2020-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Centerfest has been reimagined and is now a festival that will adhere to all of the restrictions and be safer for our community.

Artisans, crafters, non-profits, businesses and a health fair will be spaced out throughout Liberty Lake Park. FREE ADMISSION! Food trucks will be on site too! Liberty Lake Park provides a lot of space and open air for vendors to be safely spaced out.

Spooktackular Adoption Event & Rabies Clinic
2020-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Bedford County Animal Shelter, 1307 Falling Creek Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Friends of the Bedford Co Animal Shelter will be hosting this Spooktacular event! Enjoy a hotdog or turkey hotdog off the grill, pasta salad, and cobbler for lunch. There will be yummy baked goods for both you and your furry friends. Come on out and join the fun! The shelter dogs will be in their Halloween costumes and ready to greet you! The rabies clinic will be held from 12:30pm until 2:00pm. All vaccine fees collected will be donated to Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter. This is thanks to the generosity of Riverside Veterinary Hospital!

Bridge Street Artists Market
2020-10-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Bridge Street Cafe, 210 N Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come shop for one of a kind art and crafts items by local professional artists. Held outside on the porch of the café, 210 N. Bridge St. in historic downtown Bedford.

Apple Harvest Days
2020-10-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come celebrate Apple Harvest Days in Apple Valley! Huge selection of apples for u-pick and u-select. Activities for Saturday: carriage rides by Spring Valley Farms, Terrace Blooms (local florist), Porter House BBQ, and a walking history tour of Gross’ Orchard at 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00. Remember during this busy season that curbside service is available, just call ahead, 540-586-2436.
