Destination Bedford

Southern Rock & Country Music Fest at Harvest Moon
2024-09-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-31 13:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-30 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Harvest Moon Pavilion for the Southern Rock & Country Music Fest! 4 Bands in 3 Days! Labor Day Weekend!
Great Food Trucks, Fantastic Tavern of Beers, Wines, Meads, Ciders and more, Music for 3 days out on the Harvest Moon Wine & Beer Garden Stage & Pavilion, plus Shopping & Homestead Creamery Ice Cream Bar! Delicious Food Trucks!
Gates open at 11 each day!
Music Line-up:
Fri: STONE COUNTRY plays 5:30-9 plays Outlaw & Southern Rock!
Sat: Country Girls Jamboree with the talented Ella Folk Band 1-5
Karlee Raye 5:30-8:30 (recently opened for Elle King!)
Sun: The Remarkable RARELY AVAILABLE BAND! 12-4
Only $5pp each day, kids under 15 free w Adult!
Find all of this at Harvest Moon Wine & Beer Garden Marketplace at 14917 Moneta Rd., Moneta, VA
DO NOT MISS the BEST BANDS, at the BEST Place in the AREA to hear live music!

Live Music @ Portside
2024-08-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-24 17:00 - 19:00 | 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!

Rodeo at Wind Vineyards
2024-08-31 15:00 - 22:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
Who is ready to see cowboys on bulls at Smith Mountain Lake!?!? BLM Bull and Rodeo Company will be at Wind Vineyards for all of your Cowboy entertainment!
Gates open at 3pm and rodeo starts at 5pm. Bring the whole family and register your kids for Mutton Busting and mini bulls. Food trucks will be available as will beverages including award winning Wind Vineyards wine, cold, fresh sangria and wine slushies to cool you down, as well as hard cider, sodas, water, and more.
Click here for tickets.

Graham Ordinary Meadery 2 Year Anniversary
2024-08-31 13:00 - 18:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The MEADERY IS TURNING 2 and is going to celebrate with another Viking Day!
Welcoming local Viking Group “Vikings of the Valley” with their very own Viking ship to be on-site and available for photo ops and demos!
They will also be bringing weaponry to display/discuss, their group’s own story-teller and potential shields & drinking horns to sell!
We are also welcoming, “NITEKAP”, a local-Bedford band to play live Celtic-inspired music throughout the day. (Set times TBD)
And to make it an even more EXTRA-ORDINARY event, we are welcoming back Bedford’s finest, local Chef – Neal Agee who will be smoking delicious meats with sides available for purchase on-site!

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-08-31 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-22 11:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

SedaliaFest
2024-08-30 18:00 - 22:30 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Come to the Sedalia Center an awesome weekend of live music, vendors, and more!

Kids 12 and under free, no coolers, no pets in festival area, lawn chairs welcome.

Click here for tickets and more information.

Friday Field Days with Archaeology
2024-08-30 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-08-23 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.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2024-08-28 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-21 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.

Wander & Awe- Bedford Outdoor Adventures
2024-08-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Bedford County Parks and Recreation, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide! Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome!
Wander: We will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season! We will meet at different parks throughout the season depending on what is ready so check the FB events for updates.
Awe: We will cover different resources, tools, ways to ID, look-alikes, various uses, history, and traditional practices regarding the plants & fungi. Plan on learning 10-15 different plants/Fungi each session.
Come explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors!
Feel free to come at 6pm and bring your dinner for some fellowship.
Sessions are led by Lee Wittekind, Parks and Recreation’s Outdoor Event and Outreach Coordinator.

Live Music at Seven Doors Winery
2024-08-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Seven Doors Winery, 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston, 24104
A fun Sunday afternoon with Trev Hicks on the Sax! No charge. Bring a picnic or snacks and enjoy the spacious and relaxing tasting room.

Bedford County Fair
2024-08-25 12:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-24 09:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-23 16:00 - 22:00 | Falling Creek Rd., 1605 Falling Creek Rd.
The Bedford County Fair is a grassroots event organized by the community for the community. Their mission is to celebrate the rich agricultural history, industry, community, arts, and more. This 3-day event takes place from August 23 to 25 at 1605 Falling Creek Rd, Bedford, VA. Shuttle locations will be available for easy access to the fair. The event will feature agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, entertainment, and various attractions. Our fair aims to bring the community together and provide a platform for showcasing local talent, produce, and craftsmanship, as well as to showcase various aspects of the region’s heritage and culture. This fair is a free gate event that prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity, and safety for all generations. Enjoy a weekend of fun and celebration!

Summer Pig Roast
2024-08-24 12:00 - 22:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Nothing says summertime like a big ole hog roast! Paired with a double beer release and you can’t go wrong.
Pig Roast specials all day prepared by the talented Pitmaster, Matt.
Schwartzbier is a classic German style with a recipe developed by their very own brewer, Wes! Surprisingly crushable with slight roasted character and a nice malt backbone.
Citrus Smash shows us simplicity is king – this single mat and single hop lets English Maris Otter malt and Citra hops do the talking.
Live music from Righteous Roots at 1pm.

PDGA Professional World Championships
2024-08-21 - 2024-08-25 | VA
The 2024 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships will be held in Lynchburg, Virginia on August 21-25!
This will be the first PDGA World Championship (of any kind) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For many touring pros, this presents their first opportunity to play in the Old Dominion.
Click here for event information.
