Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
Live Music at Apocalypse
Apocalypse Ale Works 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesCome to Apocalypse Ale Work for live music and great beer! Click here to see who is playing each week!
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Forest Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, United StatesVirginia 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.
Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesFollowing 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...
Saturday Story Time
Bedford Public Library 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesSaturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5.
8th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesNamed to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
Art Show at ElectriCoArt
ElectricCoArt 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome 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...
Art Show “Meet the Artist”
ElectricCoArt 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe ElectriCoArt Art Show opening will include a “Meet the Artist” from 4-6 p.m. 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...
Concert at the Bower Center
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome enjoy this concert at the Bower Center! NiteKAP is an American folk music trio based in Bedford, Virginia. They do several genres of folk music from blues to pop, from Childe ballads to contemporary. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Please no outside food or drink as refreshments will be...
Country Music Night
New London Ruritan 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, United StatesCome enjoy great live music and dance to your favorite county music classics. $10 adults, $5 children. $5 meals & $1 snacks available.