Destination Bedford

8th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
2022-03-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-09 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Named to honor the Center’s primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours.
Dr. Bower’s love for the Bedford community and desire for an inclusive art center inspired this unique judged exhibit, accepting all artist entries and offering a platform for all who wish to participate. This exhibit proves each year to be varied and exciting for all ages.
Exhibit entry is free.

Art Show at ElectriCoArt
2022-03-01 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-02 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-03 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-04 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-05 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-06 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-07 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-08 11:00 - 18:00 and 1 more date | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come see the Art Show at ElectriCoArt! The featured artist is Paulina Swietliczko, and she is surrounded by talented accompanying painters, sculptors, stained glass and pottery. Admission is free.
ElectriCoArt is located in historic downtown Bedford and is open daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Be sure to check out the ElectriCoMarket on the lower level while you’re there for a fun shopping experience.!

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2022-03-02 19:30 - 20:30 | 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!

Food Truck at Fables & Feathers Winery
2022-03-04 16:30 - 19:30, 2022-03-05 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-06 11:00 - 18:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to this gorgeous winery and enjoy delicious wine, beer and food from Island Wheels!

Live Music at Apocalypse
2022-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Work for live music and great beer! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Forest Farmers Market
2022-03-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest
2022-03-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-03-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Following a brief winter break, Poplar Forest reopens to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from January 15 to March 13, with guided tours offered every hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. Explore the octagonal villa Jefferson designed as his personal retreat, walk the plantation grounds, visit the slave quarter site, shop in the Museum Shop and browse the exhibits in the lower level of the house.
Admission to Winter Weekends is $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $10 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12 -18); $6 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members. Tour tickets available online at www.poplarforest.org/tickets.
Grounds Only admission rates are available, which include all grounds and self-guided exhibits, but do not allow for access into the main level of Jefferson’s villa. $10 for Adults (ages 13+); $5 for Youth (ages 6-12); free for children under age 6. Grounds Only Admission available onsite only.
For more information on Winter Weekend events, call the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120.

Saturday Story Time
2022-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library
Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5.

Time 2 Treasurize: Spring 2022
2022-03-05 11:00 - 18:00 | Dirt Road Trasures, 550 A Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come shop 4000+ square feet of treasures! The event will feature an exclusive collection of antiques, vintages, new home goods, apparel and jewelry. Dirt Road Treasures is in downtown Bedford located directly next to Beale’s Brewery.

Live Music at Harvest Moon Marketplace
2022-03-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come see the Common Ground Bluegrass Band, at the Harvest Moon Marketplace located at Smith Mountain Lake! Enjoy delicious food by Ferguson Family Provisions while you shop and listen to the live music!
Click here to view the event flyer.

Apocalypse 9 Year Anniversary
2022-03-05 12:00 - 23:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come celebrate Apocalypse Ale Works being 9 years old with a special tapping of a Birthday Cake Imperial Stout, specials, music & some games.

Country Music Night
2022-03-05 19:00 - 23:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy great live music and dance to your favorite county music classics. $10 adults, $5 children. $5 meals & $1 snacks available.

Central VA Bridal Showcase
2022-03-06 13:00 - 16:00 | West Manor Estate, 3594 Elkton Farm Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
For years, the Central Virginia Bridal Showcase has been a place for top businesses and organizations to provide answers and services to Lynchburg couples who are planning their wedding day. This will be a spectacular event with awesome vendors and huge giveaways, an annual Bridal Showcase is an essential event for all brides!
For more information and ticketing, visit https://vabridal.com/2022-central-virginia-bridal-showcase/
