Destination Bedford

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild show
2025-07-11 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-12 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-14 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-15 09:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-16 09:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This free event showcases Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild members’ quilts with entries from modern art pieces to wearable quilts to large bed quilts. Winners in each category, as well as Best in Show, are decided by Viewer’s Choice. The show is open during usual library hours, MWF 9-6, TTh 9-8, and Saturday 10-6 except 7/19, when the show closes at 4 pm.

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-07-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
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 free!

Live Music at Portside
2025-07-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-12 13:00 - 19:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-07-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works!
Kick back, relax, and enjoy a FREE family-friendly evening of live music, food, and fun every Friday!
**Time:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Location:** Apocalypse Ale Works
Expect:
– **Live Music:** Click here to see who is playing each week!
– **Bounce Zones:** Fun for the little ones with bouncy castles and kid-friendly activities.
– **Beer & Refreshments:** Grab a cold one from Apocalypse Ale Works and enjoy their fantastic selection of local brews.
– **Food by Bunker 42: Delicious eats to fuel your evening of fun and music.
**All Ages Welcome** – Bring the whole family out for a night of great music, tasty food, and unforgettable memories.
Let’s make this Friday a night to remember! See you at Apocalypse Ale Works!

Little Town Players “The Wizard of Oz"
2025-07-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-14 21:30 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Little Town Players has been performing live community theatre in Bedford for more than 45 years!
Don’t miss their latest musical “The Wizard of Oz.”
Performances are July 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30pm
Sunday matinees – July 13 & July 20 at 2:00pm
Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Special Note: Because the theatre is a historical site, restrooms are not in the same building. Restrooms are available just across the way in the Elks Home Main Building.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
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!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-07-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
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!

Christmas in July
2025-07-12 13:00 - 18:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Fables & Feathers Winery is celebrating early again this year!
Santa will be on site, along with delicious BBQ from Munsey’s Smoke Shack and music by the Henry Downing Band.
Shopping, slushies, games, music, and more!

Live Music at Drifter's
2025-07-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Live music on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Live Music at the Meadery
2025-07-12 14:00 - 17:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Live music by Kinnfolk at the Meadery at Graham Ordinary! Enjoy an afternoon of Celtic music and delicious meads in their beautiful mountain taproom!
The music is free and the mead is oh, so tasty.

Summer Speaking Event
2025-07-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Summer Speaking Event – Reve Carwile
Come out and support the Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library Saturday, July 12th at 3pm. The event will take place on the 3rd floor. This speaking event will feature Revely (Reve) Carwile who serves as Vice Chairman of the Friends of New London. He will be speaking on the start of the Revolutionary War and the Bedford County Committee of Safety.
Admission is $10 for Adults & Kids are free

You can purchase your tickets ahead of time by clicking here.

Dale’s Diner Cruise In
2025-07-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Dale’s Diner
This event is every second Saturday April through October from 4-8pm.
Come see awesome local cars at this Cruise In! Also stop inside and eat some great food at Dale’s Diner!

Festival of Trees
2025-07-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us for the 17th Annual Festival of Trees: Small Town Christmas!
Experience the magic of the season at this beloved, family-friendly event featuring 40 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations.
Vote for your favorites for just $1 per vote. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. (Please bring cash for voting.)
Kids will love the holiday scavenger hunt and coloring sheet designed by local artist Terri Foster.
📍 Location: Bedford Area Welcome Center
🕘 Hours: Open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
🌟 Extended evening hours: December 5–7 and 12–14, until 8 p.m.
📅 Event ends: January 4, 2026
The Welcome Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, so please plan your visit accordingly.
For more information, call (540) 587-5681.

Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps
2025-07-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Experience the performance of the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps (PFDC), a Michigan-based youth-serving community organization dedicated to preserving the ancient arts of fifing, drumming and color guard through live performances at parades, historical and patriotic celebrations, concerts, cultural affairs and other civic events. Ranging in ages from 12–18, the PFDC performs 40–50 times a year throughout the country. Their music spans the 17th to 20th centuries with an emphasis on music played during the Revolutionary War. The 10-pound, red, white and blue uniform currently worn by the Corps is a replica of George Washington’s personal Life Guard or foot soldiers (1776–1783). Performance begins at 11:00 a.m. and will last approximately 30 minutes. Please note the performance is included with general admission. Purchase your general admission tickets here.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2025-07-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Farmer’s Market, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
The Moneta Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays 3 to 6pm next to the Moneta Library. The market is producer only – fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs (duck and chicken), bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans.
