Destination Bedford

Gross Orchard Apple Blossom Festival
2024-04-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bring your family and enjoy a day of fun, food, music, wagon rides, vendors, and the beauty of springtime in Apple Valley with the orchards in full bloom!

Bedford Bowl Jam - Skate Competition
2024-04-13 11:00 - 14:00 | bedford Skate Park, Falling Creek Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Get shreddy ready for a Skateboard Bowl Jam Competition at Falling Creek Skatepark! Who will be crowned King and Queen of Shredford?!
Registration 10-11am – In Person Only
Bowl competition 11-2pm
One Minute Bowl Run
FCA Downhill Skate Race
Cook Out and Free Ride 3:30-5:00pm
Anxious for Nothing indoor skate park in the Westgate shopping Center.
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BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-24 11:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.

Beers & Brains Trivia
2024-04-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us every Sunday for an exciting and brain-teasing adventure at our weekly Trivia Event! Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and some prizes. Whether you’re a trivia buff, a history major, or just looking for a fun time out, our Beers & Brains Trivia is the place to be. Grab a team, show off your expertise, and enjoy some time filled with laughter, banter, friendly competition, and good company. Don’t miss out on the chance to become the ultimate trivia champion.

Music Bingo Night at Beale's
2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s Brewery for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome!

Fables & Feathers Wine Run 5K
2024-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join Fables & Feathers on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Fables & Feathers Winery! Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:

T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Coaster!
Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
Results Posted Online
…and of course, a pour of wine!

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Annalyse Marie Duo LIVE at Drifters - Mother's Day Party
2024-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Hey y’all bring your family and celebrate Mother’s Day with us on SML!
This gig is very special to Tim and I because this will be our 3 year anniversary of playing shows together.
We played our first show together here at Drifter’s on Mother’s Day back in 2021!

2024 Ribbon Cutting Palooza
2024-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, 305 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523
Join us as we kick off National Small Business Week!
(April 28th – May 4th)
The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and the Central Virginia Business Coalition will celebrate several of our small business members with a whirlwind of ribbon cuttings! Come support small and local businesses in our area, learn about their products and services, and get to know the people behind them.
Some participating small businesses include:

Zen Edge
Proprietors Group of Bedford
Frosted Ridge Confections

The Town of Bedford will also be hosting a proclamation ceremony to recognize the hard work and importance of the small business community in our area, and officially declare the following week Small Business Week in Bedford!
All attendees will receive a 10% off coupon that can be used at one participating local restaurant within two weeks of receiving it!
Some participating restaurants include:

Clam Diggers
Bridge Street Cafe
LJ’s Creations

We hope to see you there!

Hunter Overstreet & Ferguson Family Provisions at Fables & Feathers Winery
2024-04-26 16:30 - 20:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Dinner is ready! Come on out and get your fresh seafood from a great local family-run business, Ferguson’s Family Provisions!
Then kick back and enjoy music by Hunter Overstreet-he’s a guitar playing, singing good time!

Bedford Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale
2024-04-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Bedford County Cooperative Extension, 1257 County Farm Rd Suite B, Bedford, VA, 24523
Featuring Annuals, Perennials, Tomatoes, Herbs, Vegetables, Houseplants, Raffle, and Seed Swap.

Bedford Fiber Festival
2024-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Lions Club, 1577 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy indie yarn dyers, weavers, spinners, ceramicists and more of everything fiber arts!
Lunch provided by local Bedford favorite, The Blue Lady.
Tickets are $5 at the door.

Burgers & Bluegrass
2024-04-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
Come to the Cider Barn at Chapel Creek Farms for this great event!
Sinking Monroe will be in the barn performing. Bring your chair and settle in for an afternoon of music.
CCF Burgers will be available for purchase.

This is a rain or shine event and cash only.
Free Admission.

Portside BBQ Battle
2024-04-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come enjoy the 3rd Annual Portside BBQ Battle ! Both bars at Beacon Pub & Portside will be open to walk in guests!
Enjoy live music along with numerous tasty styles of BBQ!

Peaks Retreat Wine, Beer & Art Festival
2024-04-27 12:00 - 18:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Please join Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center for the first annual Peaks Wine, Beer, & Art Festival! They will have local breweries, wineries, food trucks, music, artisans, kid’s zone, and more.

Dan & Adonna Show with Schult's Dogs
2024-04-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
We’re excited to have the Dan & Adonna Show at Fables & Feathers for the first time!
They’ll be playing from 2-5 and Schult’s Dogs will be grilling up sausages, brats, & dogs with homemade toppings starting around noon.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2024-05-01 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 more!
Also features local artisans.

Elderfest
2024-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Elderfest is held each year in conjunction with Older Americans Month the first Thursday and Friday in May to celebrate the seniors of Bedford County.
Vendors are on hand with valuable information and entertainment is offered both days.
Dinner will be provided on Thursday and lunch tickets for Friday can be purchased in advance.
