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.
Live Music at Benjamin’s
Benjamin's Restaurant 14900 Forest Rd., Forest, United StatesCome to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.
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Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Apocalypse Ale Works 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesCome 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 Farmers Market
Forest Farmers Market 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, United StatesEnjoy 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.
SML Osprey 10K Run/5K Walk
Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United StatesCome enjoy the annual running of the Osprey 10K Run/5K Run-Walk, which will highlight the wonderful attributes of the area as participants make their way along the beautiful roadways in Smith Mountain Lake State Park. The Osprey race is a USATF sanctioned event with all proceeds going to benefit programs at the park and fostering...
Otter Creek Campground Clean Up
The Otter Creek Campground Blue Ridge Parkways Milepost 60.9, Big Island, United StatesJoin the National Park Service for a volunteer opportunity at the Otter Creek Campground Clean Up! Enjoy the great outdoors and fresh mountain air while helping prepare the campground for the 2026 season. Volunteers will assist with removing winter storm debris, picking up sticks, raking leaves, and cleaning grills and picnic tables. Participants should bring...
Family Day at the D-Day Memorial
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe National D-Day Memorial will be a hub of activity on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with free admission and events all day. First, it is the Memorial’s annual Family Day, where kids and adults together can get a glimpse of life at home and on the front lines during World War II. Family Day features...
America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit
Moneta Library 13641 Moneta RdAmerica's 250th Anniversary Exhibit in the MOarts Gallery and Display Case 250 years ago, the founding fathers of the United States of America met in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence beginning the American Nation as we know it. Come to the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library to view our history as we celebrate the...
Burgers & Bluegrass at Chapel Creek Farms
Chapel Creek Farms 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VABurgers and Bluegrass Date: April 25th Time: 11 AM - 2 PM Location: Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Rd, Montvale, VA Band: New Standard - A traditional and hard-driving Bluegrass Band from VA, a Bedford County favorite. Menu: CCF Burgers ($8 for a burger, $9 for a cheeseburger). Bottled water and chips will be available...
BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm