Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
Exhibit: National Juried Fiber Arts
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesGallery admission is always free Open Tues-Sat, 11am-4pm Artist Entry Deadline: May 1 https://www.bowercenter.org/2019fiberarts Enjoy a variety of fiber art by artists nationally- including but not limited to quilting, embroidery, macrame knitting, knotting, thread painting and more. Wall-hung fine art, sculptural, wearable, decorative and more- don't miss this exciting National exhibit at Bower Center for...
Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days 2019
Smith Mountain LakeThe biggest, best, often replicated but never duplicated Pirate Festival on Smith Mountain Lake. This year will be the biggest yet and will include many new events! Live music, craft beer, vendors, water fights, a Pirate Ship Parade, Pancakes & Pirates and much more!
Smith Mountain Moose/Acoustic Show
Smith Mountain Lake Moose Lodge 1174 Morgans Church Rd., Bedford, VA, United StatesBorn and raised in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sam Austin knows what it means to be “country". Picking up the guitar as a young boy, Sam's hobby ...soon became a passion. In his late teens he began performing solo acoustic shows. As he continued with his acoustic shows his popularity continued to...
Forest Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, United StatesVirginia 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.
Exhibit: National Juried Fiber Arts
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesGallery admission is always free Open Tues-Sat, 11am-4pm Artist Entry Deadline: May 1 https://www.bowercenter.org/2019fiberarts Enjoy a variety of fiber art by artists nationally- including but not limited to quilting, embroidery, macrame knitting, knotting, thread painting and more. Wall-hung fine art, sculptural, wearable, decorative and more- don't miss this exciting National exhibit at Bower Center for...
Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days 2019
Smith Mountain LakeThe biggest, best, often replicated but never duplicated Pirate Festival on Smith Mountain Lake. This year will be the biggest yet and will include many new events! Live music, craft beer, vendors, water fights, a Pirate Ship Parade, Pancakes & Pirates and much more!
Family Movie Matinee
Bedford Public Library 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome to the Bedford Central Library on the 3rd Saturday of every month for a fun family afternoon of crafts, games, snacks and a movie. This month the movie is How to Train Your Dragon 3 (PG). We hope to see you there!
Summer Orchard Concert Series
Peaks of Otter Lodge 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe Peaks of Otter Winery’s Summer Orchard Concert Series hosts Nic Robertson. Nic is a Virginia Beach born singer/songwriter who began playing music at the age of 9. Talented on many instruments; violin, drums, bass guitar and acoustic. Nic has opened for national acts such as Matisyahu and Mike Love. Nic strives to entertain by...