Destination Bedford

Country Music Night
2022-03-12 19:00 - 23:00, 2022-03-19 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest
2022-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Following a brief winter break, Poplar Forest reopens to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from January 15 to March 13, with guided tours offered every hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. Explore the octagonal villa Jefferson designed as his personal retreat, walk the plantation grounds, visit the slave quarter site, shop in the Museum Shop and browse the exhibits in the lower level of the house.
Admission to Winter Weekends is $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $10 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12 -18); $6 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members. Tour tickets available online at www.poplarforest.org/tickets.
Grounds Only admission rates are available, which include all grounds and self-guided exhibits, but do not allow for access into the main level of Jefferson’s villa. $10 for Adults (ages 13+); $5 for Youth (ages 6-12); free for children under age 6. Grounds Only Admission available onsite only.
For more information on Winter Weekend events, call the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120.

Art Show at ElectriCoArt
2022-03-13 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-14 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-15 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-16 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-17 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-18 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-19 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-20 11:00 - 18:00 and 3 more dates | 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.!

Trail Hike at Poplar Forest
2022-03-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The natural beauty of the landscape at Poplar Forest captivated Thomas Jefferson. In fact, he compiled much of the material for his only book, Notes on the State of Virginia, when he decamped to Poplar Forest to elude British capture in 1781. Join Dr. Eric Proebsting, the director of Archaeology and Landscapes for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows of Poplar Forest. Admission is $10 per person. Reservations are suggested.

Yoga and Wine
2022-03-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Relaxation flow yoga & a glass of wine sounds like the perfect day! Please buy your tickets in advance buy clicking the link below!

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Opening Day at Poplar Forest
2022-03-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Poplar Forest reopens for daily tours. Explore Jefferson’s private villa on an hour-long guided tour or take the Poplar Forest app audio tour at any time. Hear true stories and anecdotes about the Founding Father’s life at Poplar Forest and that of his enslaved workers, gleaned from his letters and diaries as well as archaeological evidence found on the plantation grounds. Find additional insight into the world and life of Poplar Forest’s enslaved residents on the Enslaved Community Tours offered regularly from April through October, at no extra cost. Face masks and proper social distancing are required in buildings and on tours.
Admission to Poplar Forest includes a guided house tour and self-guided exploration of exhibits in the lower level of the house, the Wing of Offices, the ornamental grounds and slave quarter site. Admission fees: $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $10 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $6 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2022-03-16 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!

St. Patty’s at Benjamin’s
2022-03-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest, 24551, United States
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at Benjamin’s, located in Forest! Enjoy live music by These Two Tims, great food and drinks!

St. Patrick’s Day at The Clam
2022-03-17 18:30 - 22:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Clam Diggers in Downtown Bedford and enjoy great food, drinks and live Irish music music by Kinnfolk!

Live Music at Apocalypse
2022-03-18 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!

Little Town Players
2022-03-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-03-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-03-20 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Forest Farmers Market
2022-03-19 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.

Bedford Christmas Station Fundraising Sale
2022-03-19 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!

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.

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!

Bower Center Art Exhibits
2022-03-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-23 11:00 - 15:00 | 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.
