Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild show
2026-07-16 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-17 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-20 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-24 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This free event showcases Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild members’ quilts with entries from modern art pieces to wearable quilts to large bed quilts. Winners in each category, as well as Best in Show, are decided by Viewer’s Choice. The show is open during usual library hours, MWF 9-6, TTh 9-8, and Saturday 10-6.

Music Bingo
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-30 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!

Live Music at Benjamin’s
2026-07-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest, 24551, United States
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-07-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!

Forest Friday Cheers
2026-07-17 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
2026-07-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 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!
Click here to see which vendors will be on site each week!

Forest Farmers Market
2026-07-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy locally grown produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads and local artisan goodies. You can also find breakfast sandwiches and a coffee truck most weeks. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in October every Saturday behind the Forest Library.

Lakeside Local
2026-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Halesford Center, 16483 Moneta Rd., Moneta, United States
Boutique-style farmers market experience celebrating retail, art, and wellness at the heart of SML! A destination for both locals and visitors, offering a thoughtfully curated mix of vibrant local talent and a meaningful space for connection and gathering!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-07-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-26 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 this weekend!

Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Concert at the Bower Center
2026-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Bower Center to see Virginia Hollow live!
$20 in advance/$25 at the door.
Click here to purchase tickets and for more information on the band!

Wander & Awe Foraging Clinic
2026-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 | 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 while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors!
Wander: They 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!
Awe: You 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.
Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome! You will be typically hiking less than 1 mile each session unless otherwise noted in the event discussion.
Meetings will be the LAST Tuesday of each month, Mar-Oct Sessions start at 6:30pm.
Sometimes the locations will change, click here for any updates.
