Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
2025-09-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-10-03 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
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 as it is the only original dwelling built for enslaved people still standing on the property. As part of the 1857 Slave Dwelling Restoration Project’s efforts to stabilize, research, and restore this structure with the community, we invite you to visit our archaeologists to see what they are finding and learning about the people who lived here.
Friday Field Days are included with regular admission which can be purchased in advance here. Admission to the property includes either a docent-guided or self-guided tour of Jefferson’s retreat home, access to exhibits in the lower level and wing of offices of the villa retreat, and outdoor exhibits throughout the property.

Layman Family Farms
2025-09-26 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-28 11:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come for the fun, stay for the views; there’s something for everyone at Layman Family Farms.
Hours this season will be Fridays 4pm-8pm, Saturdays 10am – 6pm, and Sundays 11am – 6pm. The last day to enjoy the farm will be November 1st!
The theme for this year’s Corn Maze is “Lost with Lainey”, after country music star Lainey Wilson, presented by The Maize Company!
Click here for tickets.

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2025-09-26 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-03 16:30 - 19:30 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-09-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Live music, local vendors, beer, and food! Inflatable bounce pad and more for this family friendly event! Free admission. Click here to see who is playing each week!

Bedford Farmers Market
2025-09-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bedford Farmers Market will have fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products! Free off-street parking. The market is open Every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th.
Click here to see which vendors will be on site each week!

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 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!

Blue Ridge Jeep Invasion
2025-09-27 09:00 - 18:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
The Blue Ridge Jeep Invasion will be held at Sedalia Center!
This is an outdoor event that will feature many national, regional and local jeep accessory vendors.
There will be multiple food vendors, full line up of live music bands, a Show & Shine competition with awards, raffles and 50/50 drawings. There will be on-site camping (limited spots). Anyone who owns or loves jeeps is welcome and encouraged to attend this event!
For more information: www.brjeepinvasion.com.

Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire “The Legend of the Grail”
2025-09-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-28 10:00 - 18:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
Gather ye, good folk of every realm, for the Third Annual Fantasy & Medieval Faire returns with great fanfare and mirth! This year, the tale turns to the most fabled treasure of all — the Holy Grail.
Venture to Wind Vineyards, where the veil betwixt worlds grows thin, and magic and legend entwine. Who knoweth what curious beings or ancient secrets shall reveal themselves upon these hallowed grounds?
Harken to the call of adventure — for thou shalt find:
The Royal Market, with wares fit for knight, fae, and folk alike
Live Entertainment, songs, and spectacles to stir thy spirit
Feasts and fare to satisfy the heartiest of bellies
Battle Training, where young squires and warriors may test their mettle
The return of the Loyal House Quests, where brave souls compete for honor and glory!

Bring thy kin, don thy garb, and lose thyself in a world where fantasy lives and legend breathes.
Join the quest. Seek the Grail. Write thy legend.
Heed this summons and mark thy calendars, for the adventure awaiteth thee!
Tickets and further proclamations to be found at www.odfmf.com

Fashion Show & Luncheon
2025-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy a fashion show and luncheon sponsored by two garden clubs with fashions provided by Lady Legacy of Bedford and live music by Bill Rutledge at Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood Street! There will be lots of door prizes to win and flower arrangements to bid on. You won’t want to miss this fun event!! Tickets can be purchased from Arthur’s Jewelry store, The Welcome Center, or any member of Belmont and Blue Ridge Garden Clubs. The cost is $15 and tickets must be purchased in advance.

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-09-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-28 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!

Paranormal Night
2025-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
$20 at the door. Lite refreshments provided.

*please note this is not an investigation, just a fun event to meet and discuss findings with some awesome paranormal groups!!

Beyond The Dark Paranormal
Fife Paranormal
Lynchburg Paranormal
C.P.R.I. – Tommy Amos
Beyond The Badge (Yorktown)
Black Raven Paranormal
Hill City Ghostbusters
Star City Ghostbusters

Donnie McKinney Sr. Memorial Cruise - In
2025-09-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Bedford Moose Lodge for this exciting Cruise-In! Enjoy food, music and prizes!
Proceeds go to the National D-Day Memorial. No Entry Fee – Donations Welcomed. All entries with donation will receive a free T-shirt.

Live Music at Portside
2025-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 | 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!

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Music Bingo
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete with friends, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!

Swing for the Cure Golf Tournament
2025-10-03 10:30 - 17:00 | Mariners Landing Resort, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Gather your clubs and join us fogreens! Experience the perfect mix of fun, delicious refreshments, and meaningful connections, all in support of a vital cause—raising awareness and funds for breast cancer in our community for an extraordinary day on the course!
DATE: Friday, October 3rd, 2025
LOCATION: Mariners Landing Country Club
ADDRESS: 2052 Lake Retreat Rd, Huddleston, VA 24104
TIME: 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Check-in – Practice Range – Lunch
NOON: Shotgun Start
FEES: $125 per player / $500 per team
INCLUDES: Green Fees – range balls – golf carts – aged-based tees – lunch – swag bag – non-alcoholic beverages – post game appetizers.
CHAMPIONS AWARDS CLOSEST TO THE PIN STRAIGHTEST DRIVE
EXTRAS:
Red Tee/ Mulligan Pack: $20
Raffle Tickets: 3/$10 8/$20
Show your support by wearing a PINK GOLF SHIRT during the tournament. Let’s stand together on the course in honor of breast cancer awareness.

First Fridays
2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Bedford County Gym, 1059 Turning Point Rd., Bedford, 24523, United States
Bring the whole family for First Fridays, hosted by Bedford County Parks & Rec! Due to weather, the music will be moved indoors to the County Gym. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy live music by Hunter Overstreet! Free admission.
Food available for purchase on site, or bring your own.

Gross Orchard Fall Festival
2025-10-04 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
To celebrate this beautiful month stop by Gross Orchard for music, food, apples, pumpkins and everything Fall! Ken Horne with Nitekap will be playing from 11:00-1:00, and food served up by El Cabritoes, followed up by our delicious fried apple pies! Free admission.

Fall Festival
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Rock Pike Baptist Church, 1117 Blackwater Rd., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Rock Pike Baptist Church for their 3rd annual Fall Festival! Enjoy shopping with more than 40 local vendors offering handmade items, home décor, jewelry, seasonal wreaths, and more. Scentsy, Tupperware and Pampered Chef will also be on site. Get a start on Christmas shopping! Porter House food truck will have delicious BBQ sandwiches and meal options for purchase. There will also be activities for the kids, including a bounce house and pony rides. Live music all day! You can enter to win raffle baskets as well for only $1/chance. Free admission!
