The best Bluegrass acts, both local and regional. This Bluegrass Festival was founded in the early 1990’s by Doc McCabe. The event has showcased some of the best Bluegrass acts, both local and regional. The Doc McCabe Bluegrass Festival is rooted in the traditional music of the Appalachian region, providing entertainment and a commitment...
Beginning on May 6, the Bower Center for the Arts will host a dual exhibit in their galleries. The Braaten Gallery will feature the works of Kaye Lipscomb in her exhibit titled "Inside/Out." Lipscomb was awarded Best in Show in our National Juried Paper Arts Exhibition in 2022. In the Terrace Gallery, they will have...
Welcome the summer with Bower Centers FREE Family Art Day hosted by the CAB Kids Program! "Chalk It Up to Summer" will feature an afternoon of sidewalk chalk painting, chalk rubbings, and an outdoor scavenger hunt. This is a FREE event. Registration is not required, but appreciated for planning and supply purposes. Click here to...
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing each week. Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts to see Liz & Nilko live! LIZ & NILKO is the "Latin Americana" NYC duo of Virginia born singer/songwriter Liz Chidester and Colombian classical guitarist Nilko Andreas blend and celebrate the diverse musical traditions of their heritages, ranging from the Appalachian Mountains to the Andes. Their harmonious collaboration aims to contribute...
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing each week. Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!
Join the National D-Day Memorial for their annual Memorial Day ceremony, paying tribute to the fallen men and women who gave their lives in service to our Nation. Food truck open following ceremony. Please bring your own chair. No food in plaza. No pets (service animals welcome). Free admission until noon. Guided tours begin at...
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.
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.
