Destination Bedford

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-09-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public.
In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented.
Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free!
The Bower Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Bower Center Exhbit
2025-09-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.

Music Bingo
2025-09-11 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!

Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
2025-09-12 13:30 - 15:00 | 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 November 21 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.

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2025-09-12 16:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-09-12 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!

"Traditions" Little Town Players Celebrates 50 Years
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate 50 years of live community theatre in Bedford! This production will include a look back at some of the most memorable moments.
Only weekend only – four chances to see this special production!
September 12 – 7:30 PM
September 13 – 2 PM & 7:30 PM
September 14 – 2 PM

Click here for tickets!

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!

Touch- A -Truck
2025-09-13 10:00 - 15:00 | VA
Come to Sims Farm for a great Touch-A-Truck event!
You will be able to enjoy 2 Monster Truck Shows and an opportunity to rides on the Virginia Giant Ride Monster Truck! There will also be large inflatables for the kids, lots of big trucks to sit in and food trucks!
Tickets are $8 a person, 2 years old and under get in free.

The Blue Ridge Bee Festival
2025-09-13 10:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Buzz on over for a FREE event all about bees, pollinators, native plants, and local food in the Blue Ridge region! 🐝
Explore a swarm of 50+ vendors, sample sweet local honey, see six live observation hives up close, and enjoy guest speakers, kids’ activities, and live music.
Come hungry for food trucks and thirsty for mead & craft beverages, then stick around for fun demonstrations, giveaways, and raffle prizes — plus plenty more surprises in store!
Plan your weekend getaway and discover why Bedford is the sweetest spot in the Blue Ridge: destinationbedfordva.com/accommodations

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-09-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-14 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 each week.

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

Dale’s Diner Cruise In
2025-09-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Dale’s Diner
This event is every second Saturday April through October from 4-8pm.
Come see awesome local cars at this Cruise In! Also stop inside and eat some great food at Dale’s Diner!

Montgomery Gentry at Wind Vineyards
2025-09-13 16:00 - 22:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery Concert live at Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake September 13, 2025!!!
Get ready for the biggest concert ever in our region when the legendary Montgomery Gentry takes the stage at Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake! With 5 #1 hit songs, a whopping 15 top 10 tunes, and more than 30 charted top 40 singles.
We have multiple ticket levels available for this concert! All ticket levels include admission EXCEPT TABLES. IF YOU PURCHASE A TABLE, EVERYONE AT THE TABLE MUST HAVE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET!! Tables are numbered and can seat 8 people. There are a few that can be upgraded to a ten person table for $45 additional. Please inquire if you need a 10 person table!
Please see the ticket info and seating chart. If you have any questions. Please call (804)238-5544!
The event is rain or shine. Tickets are limited and non-refundable! Please no pets. Absolutely no outside drinks allowed! There will be a no re-entry policy for this event.
Click here for more information & tickets.

Bedrock Bike Night
2025-09-13 17:00 - 21:00 | MJ’s Grill & Bar, 1189 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday, September 13 (5-9PM) at MJ’s Grill & Bar in Bedford, VA!
There will be an outside bar on the patio and wait staff dedicated to that area!
Live music by Creeksyde!
T.R. & Brandon from T-Man Performance will also be there to discuss how we can help with your next build!
Come out, see and be seen and have a good time! Everyone welcome, this is a family event!

Hootenanny at Historic Avenel
2025-09-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy the Hootenanny at Historic Avenel! September 13, 2025 5:30 to 8:00pm!
You won’t want to miss this!
**21 and older event**
Tickets can be purchased from any board member or at the door!

Naturalization Ceremony
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming 30 new American citizens in honor of Constitution Day, the day in 1787 the American Constitution was signed into law. Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar Forest.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | 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!

U.S. Air Force Birthday
2025-09-18 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Free admission at the National D-Day Memorial for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Air Force!
