Come to Gross Orchard this summer every Thursday, starting on June 12th for free wagon rides/history tour. Come explore the beauty and the history of this 5 generation orchard. Tours will run from 10:45-11:30   and   11:45-12:30.

Beginning on June 24, the Bower Center for the Arts will host the 4th Biennial Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibit. A reception and awards presentation will be held on Friday, July 18th beginning at 5:00pm.   The public is invited to attend this free reception. It is open to the public.  As always, admission to the galleries are...

Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Beginning on June 24, the Bower Center for the Arts will host the 4th Biennial Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibit. A reception and awards presentation will be held on Friday, July 18th beginning at 5:00pm.   The public is invited to attend this free reception. It is open to the public.  As always, admission to the galleries are...

Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 21 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime, it is historically important...

This exciting 2 day event will feature a balloon glow, tethered rides, chartered flights, vendor fair, live music, kid activities, and much more! Friday night the Balloons will create an extraordinary scene as they fire up and "glow" just after sunset! Come see the balloons, take photos, and enjoy other attractions such as a vendor...

Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing! 

Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library.  The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!