Destination Bedford

Live Music @ Portside
2024-06-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come enjoy live music and yummy food at this waterfront, outdoor dock pub, located in the Virginia Dare marina. Click here to see who is playing this week!

Murder in Wine Country
2024-06-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Ramulose Ridge Vineyards, 3061 Hendricks Store Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Join Jump into Mystery on Saturday 6/8/24 at 6pm for a wine themed whodunnit at Ramulose Ridge Vineyards in Moneta, VA. This will be an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. You will laugh, talk, and drink. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. Tickets are $35 per person. Tickets do not include food or alcohol. Ramulose Ridge Vineyards will have cheese/snacks and wine for sale. You are welcome to bring your own food into the venue. This event will be indoors, in the tasting room. Everyone will get their character role at the event. Everyone in your group will need a separate ticket to attend and tickets are non-refundable. This is an adults only event and will last from 6pm until 9pm. Please arrive between 5:30pm and 5:45pm to check in and grab a beverage, as the game will start at 6pm.

When We Went In: The D-Day Experience in Light and Sound
2024-06-08 19:30 - 22:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
On the evening of June 8th, Letters From Home will dazzle the audience with a 1940s themed concert to open the second showing of our stunning multi-media sensory display of light, imagery, and sound as we present When We Went In: The D-Day Experience in Light and Sound, created exclusively for the National D-Day Memorial by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology at Virginia Tech.
Tickets Required.

Soldiers and Sailors at Worship: A Field Chapel Service
2024-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Set in 1944, this authentic worship service reveals how soldiers made time for their faith in the most trying of times, and the role of chaplains in guiding and strengthening the spirits of the men and women in their care.
Free admission to the Memorial from 10:00AM to Noon.

Milepost Music Series
2024-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Milepost Music brings the the Blue Ridge Music Center to locations along the Parkway.

Peaks of Otter concerts are held the second Sunday of the month, June through September. Concerts are held outdoors in the area between the restaurant and the lodge, near the banks of Abbott Lake with an incredible view of Sharptop Mountain. In case of rain the concert may be moved to the event room at the restaurant.
Visitors can stay the night at historic Peaks of Otter Lodge, eat in the restaurant, take a stroll around Abbott Lake, or hike a trail. There is also a campground at Peaks of Otter.
This is a great event for the whole family ! Click here to see which band is playing each month.

Align Before Nine - Bedford Baptist Church
2024-06-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
If you’re looking to kickstart your workday in a fun and intentional way, look no further than the Align Before Nine!
Bedford Baptist Church is excited to have the Bedford Chamber and community back for another morning of networking and good company in their beautiful, historic church.
Not a morning person? No worries. Help yourself to a cup of coffee and maybe even a homemade ham biscuit or two, then join in on the mingling.
And don’t forget: our ambassadors, board, and staff members are your friends!
We’re happy to chat with you and introduce you to others in attendance.

Pontoon Boat Tour
2024-06-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-06-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Come to the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake State Park for a pontoon boat tour! Several different tours are happening this summer, click here to see the schedule and for more details.

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-06-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

Survival 101 Skill Clinic
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:45 | Independence Park, 1172 Venhorst Drive, Bedford, Va, 24523
This is a series of FREE family friendly skill clinics to learn outdoor skills!
All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate!
Whether you are a casual hiker, weekend warrior, or serious outdoorsmen, live in the country or the city, these soft and hard skills are universal to survive and thrive in any given scenario, whether it be just daily living, recreational camping, or wilderness survival.
We will meet at Independence Park in Bedford at the main shelter. The session will start at 6:00pm, feel free to come early and eat dinner and explore the park beforehand.
Some of the topics they will cover:
H2O and human health/nutrition
survival situations and terrain
Water sources
Water filtration methods
Chemical
Cartridge filters
Solar
Plants
Pros and cons of each
Water storage

These sessions are led by Lee Wittekind, Bedford Co. Parks and Rec’s Outdoor Event and Outreach Coordinator.

Summer at Lottie J Farm
2024-06-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come have lots of fun at Lottie J Farm this summer! Enjoy the play barn, barnyard, corn pit, slide and more! $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free! They accept cards and cash.
Every OTHER Wednesday starting May 29th and ending August 7th from 10-2 (weather permitting)!

Moneta Farmer's Market
2024-06-12 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-19 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.

Music Bingo Night at Beale's
2024-06-12 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!

Friday Field Days with Archaeology
2024-06-14 13:30 - 14:30 | 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 August 30 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.

12th Annual National Juried Exhibition Awards Reception
2024-06-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Awards for the 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition will be announced on Friday, June 14th from 5-7pm.
Enjoy this FREE reception event! Light refreshments and drinks will be available.

Mitchell's Point Live Music
2024-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come see local favorite, Christian Q. & The Groove!

Forest Farmer's Market
2024-06-15 08:00 - 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!

Montvale Farmers Market
2024-06-15 08:30 - 14:00 | Montvale Farmers Market, 11555 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA, 24122
The Montvale Farmers Market hosts farmers, artisans and crafters the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

Pet Luau & Adoption Event
2024-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Bedford County Animal Shelter, 1307 Falling Creek Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
RABIES CLINIC & ADOPTION EVENT
Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter will be holding their 9th annual Pet Luau event at the Bedford County Animal Shelter from 10 AM to 2 PM on June 15th, 2024. There will be so much fun to be had by all. Come out and meet the awesome available shelter pets. There will also be hot dogs, pasta salad, and baked beans for purchase. As always, you can expect a huge variety of baked goods made by our wonderful volunteers. From 12:30 PM to 2 PM Riverside veterinary hospital will be hosting a rabies clinic (also at the Bedford County animal shelter) in the overflow parking lot. The clinic will be driving through style. Rabies vaccinations will be $8 cash or check. 3 year vaccinations are available with proof of prior vaccination.

All proceeds benefit Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter! Come out and support us so that we can continue to assist the shelter pets along with the fosters in need!

Juneteenth
2024-06-15 12:00 - 19:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Come to the Sedalia Center to celebrate Juneteenth and to put a little love in your heart!
Gates open at 11:00
$5 donation entry. Kids 12 & under free.
Featuring:
Tanner Sharpe & High Praise
Mikal and Jessica Townsend
Majestic Strength Dance Company
Meredith’s Catering

NO PETS and NO COOLERS are allowed in the festival area.
For more information click here.

Strongman Competition & Games
2024-06-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Graham Ordinary will be hosting “Scotsman Strongman (or woman!) Competition”. As well as having the Mead Hall, Event Deck, and fire circle open for enjoying. 3 Highland-inspired Strength competitions to participate in. Click here for more details.

Breaking Bad Car Show
2024-06-16 13:00 - 16:00 | The Glenwood Center, 2074 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
The Glenwood Center will be hosting a Breaking Bad Car Show for the community, everyone is invited!
There is a $5.00 charge to enter your car. Huge trophy and $200 for the winner.
Karlee Raye will perform from 1pm – pm, and there will be a food truck!

Sip & Stitch
2024-06-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Join Fables & Feathers and local yarn shop Stitch Witch for a social gathering of fiber friends! Any craft is welcome, just have a good time stitching together with a glass of your favorite beverage.
