Destination Bedford

Fall Harvest Buffet
2019-10-22 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-21 11:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Fall Harvest Buffet
Join the Peaks of Otter staff during leaf peeping season for the Fall Harvest Buffet. Menu items change daily so visit throughout the fall season as we watch the changing of the leaves!
Oct 7 – Nov 2
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
$21.95 – Adults
$19.95 – Seniors (62 years & older)
$9.95 – Children (ages 6-12)
Children 5 & Under Free
Prices subject to 5.3% State Tax, 4% Local Tax, and Gratuity; Beverages Are Additional
Groups of 6 or more are encouraged to call ahead, 540-586-1081.
Specialty Salads
Soups
Entrées (variety rotates daily)
Sides (variety rotates daily)
Desserts
Daily Variety of Cakes, Brownies, & Pies

Fall Festival at Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
2019-10-20 16:00 - 20:00 | Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
Come join us October 20th 4-8pm for an amazing fall festival! We will be showcasing music acts from our area and NYC! Vendors from all over the area will be present, along with activities for the kiddos!

New Standard Bluegrass
2019-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
New Standard plays a mix of traditional bluegrass and gospel music, honoring Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Reno & Smiley and The Stanley Brothers (just to name a few). They also play original tunes. Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door. Cash bar and concessions will be available.

Sedalia Chili Cook-Off
2019-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States

Mountain View Vintage Market
2019-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Mountain View Vintage Market, 1064 Precious Memories Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523
The third annual Mountain View Vintage Market. Come out and enjoy 40+ fabulous vendors. We have amazing farmhouse decor, refurbished, and antique vendors to talented handmade artisans. There will be live music, delicious food from our food trucks and sweet treats. You won’t regret it….come enjoy shopping, food, fun, photo ops, music, and of course the gorgeous mountain views!

Apple Harvest Festival
2019-10-19 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The annual Apple Harvest Festival at Gross’ Orchard is something you don’t want to miss! You will experience live bluegrass music, food and craft vendors, free cider tastings, horse buggy rides, door prizes and of course lots of apples! Shop the country store and check out live blacksmith demos. Admission is free.

Forest Farmers Market
2019-10-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-05 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.

The Bogeys Live at Clam Diggers
2019-10-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Friday, October 18, 8-11pm
Enjoy an evening of Classic Rock-N-Roll at Clam Diggers/Venue 109. The Bogeys play the best rock music of the 70s and 80s and know how to pack the dance floor. Enjoy great music, drinks, and food! No cover charge.

VIP Vintage Market
2019-10-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Mountain View Vintage Market, 1064 Precious Memories Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523
$10
kids 12 and under free!

Limited number of tickets
First chance to shop, no crowds
Free entry into a drawing for a large shopping spree and early entry!
Every vendor will have specials in their booth
First 50 get a free Mountain View mug!
Food trucks
Photo ops
Amazing sunset views
Ticket includes Friday and Saturday

U.S. Navy 244th Birthday
2019-10-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Header Image 2
In honor of the Navy’s birthday, all Navy personnel and veterans receive free admission to the Memorial.

Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
2019-10-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
An amateur archaeologist himself, Thomas Jefferson is credited by some for setting the standard for modern archaeological science. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a 90-minute walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation; included is a stop in the Poplar Forest archaeology lab, which is typically closed to visitors. Admission is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged.

Bedford Boys Homefront Bus Tour
2019-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Trace the footsteps of the Bedford Boys through the town they left behind.
Join the National D-Day Memorial for an exclusive guided tour of Centertown Bedford and Greenwood Cemetery through the eyes of the Bedford Boys and learn the impact of the D-Day invasion on such a small town.
Tours are limited to 35 patrons per bus and expected to last for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The tour itself will be approximately an hour with stops at Greenwood Cemetery and the Bedford Boys Tribute Center.
Tour Times: 10:00 am | 12:00 pm
The purchase of a Bedford Boys Homefront Bus Tour includes admission to the National D-Day Memorial. (Valid for the date of the tour only.)
Online ticket sales close on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. If the tours do not sell out in advance, tickets will be available for purchase the day-of at the Bedford Area Welcome Center.

Ballroom Dancing
2019-10-11 19:00 - 22:30 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Each month is a unique Ballroom dance lesson with dress theme. Lessons start with the basics for beginners and end with a few challenging steps for the seasoned dancers.

Music starts at 7PM with a lesson 7:30-8:30 & dancing 8:30-10:30
$12 per person ($10 for USA Dance members or $5 for students with ID)
Sponsored by USA Dance www.usadance6042.org

2nd Friday in Bedford
2019-10-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Centertown Bedford, Main Street, Bedford, 24523
Come and experience the unique shops, restaurants and art venues in Bedford’s Centertown on the second Friday evening of every month. This event is free and open to everyone.

October 11th HAPPENINGS!!
THIS MONTH!! Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library – “Night at the Museum” where five exhibits come to life. Guided flashlight tours from 6-8PM. Learn about the lives these individuals led. This event is geared for all ages. Tours will be given on a first come first serve basis.
LIVE MUSIC
DJ Showtime – Wendy Witt Group

PARADE- Liberty Homecoming parade around downtown starts at 5
AROUND TOWN
FOOD TRUCK – Rookie’s will be serving their Handcrafted Ice Cream Sandwiches
MONSTER MASH MAKE-UP and FACE PAINTING by Jen Gilley ($10 and up)
POP-UP Adoptions by Bedford Humane Society at Studios 207 (Quilt Raffle and Bake Sale too)
POP-UP Sedalia Center – Chili Cook Off Sign-Up
LITTLE TOWN PLAYERS – Will be performing songs around town from their upcoming musical “A Grand Night for Singing”. Make sure you catch them.
ART
All of the venues below will have featured art! Make sure to stop in!
Wendy Witt Group
The Electric Company: Art & More
Goose Creek Studio
Bower Center For The Arts
Bedford County Library
Studios 207
Select Bank

Beale's Music Extravaganza
2019-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out for great music and food at Beale’s Brewery in downtown Bedford! Listen too original rock from Ginger O’Riley and electric jams from Firecracker Jam. You will have the chance to taste some delicious BBQ and try one of the several beers that will be on tap. Bring the kids and enjoy the atmosphere.

Saturday Story Time
2019-10-05 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.

Big Otter Mill Fall Festival
2019-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Big Otter Mill, 3533 Big Island Highway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Big Otter Mill is an old saw and grist mill that has remained standing long after its original use. The Big Otter Mill Foundation’s mission is to restore the mill for the purpose of historical preservation as a working mill. The Harvest Festival is a fundraiser for the mill and offers Tours of the Mill, Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Craft Vendors, Music, and Brunswick Stew by the Masons! Join us at this FREE Event and learn more about the Big Otter Mill.

Bedford Christmas Station Sale
2019-10-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Roanoke-Skyline-Night-2016
We’ve been very busy getting ready for our fundraising Station Sales which will run March 2 – Oct 5, 1st Saturdays each month, 9:00-1:00 & on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00-4:00. Our “new” adult clothing & shoes are priced at $7.50 each or 2 for $12! 100% of funds raised through these sales of the wonderful merchandise that is donated to us is used to purchase the new clothing, toys, teen, senior citizen & disabled adult gifts, household & personal care items and food that we purchase for our Christmas Selection eXpress clients to select from in December! We welcome you to stop by the remainder of Feb. on Tuesdays & Wednesdays to shop the new clothing & shoes, 10:00-2:00 & get a sneak peek at everything else!

Homeschool Day
2019-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Header Image 2
During this special event, homeschool families and co-ops get to experience the National D-Day Memorial’s field trip program. Students will be given the opportunity to meet WWII veterans and interact with living historians. Hands-on activities will illustrate various aspects of WWII history. A complimentary guided tour is included during your visit.
Registration and pre-payment is required by Friday, September 20, 2019. Admission is $5.00 per person and children 5 and under are free.
Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at (540) 586-3329 ext. 111 or education@dday.org for more information.

Bedford County Fair
2019-09-29 16:00 - 22:00, 2019-09-28 16:00 - 22:00 | The Glenwood Center, 2074 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
The 2019 Bedford County Fair is right around the corner! Join us September 26-29th for a fun-filled family event! The fair is a free gate and free parking fair!
Brinkley and Fun Time Amusements will provide a fun and safe midway for the whole family. We’ll also have some of the best food vendors around with a variety of food to suit everyone!
There are also tons of FREE family events and attractions!
– Daily Circus Performances (check back for specific show times)
– Daily Live Music
– Daily our Old Mcdonalds Farm will be open with live animal exhibits with everything from calves to baby ducks
– Daily our contest hall will be open with all of our fair contest entries on display!
Daily Features
– Thursday night we’ll have a Demo Derby!
– Friday we have educational school tours for local elementary schools
– Saturday we will have a Youth Livestock Show and a HUGE firework show!
– Sunday will feature a Community Worship Service, Horse Show, Car Show and Antique Farm Equipment Show
Don’t miss any of these exciting events plus so much more! Check back for more announcements!

County Fair Schedule 2019

Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
2019-09-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-09-28 11:00 - 18:00 | Crazy Horse Marina, 400 Crazy Horse Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival takes place the last weekend in September each year and regularly draws crowds of more than 11,000 to our beautiful lake.
In addition to nearly 30 Virginia wineries, SML Wine Festival visitors can peruse the booths of dozens of quality artisans, as well as craft and food vendors.
Both days feature live music with plenty of room for dancing. In recent years, the festival has welcomed a limited number of craft breweries and distilleries, too.

Mountain Run Jam
2019-09-29 | Mountain Run Farm, 1228 Charlemont Rd, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Mountain Run Jam is an event held annually at Mountain Run Farm in Sedalia, Virginia. With a mission to connect people to land and each other, we gather to share music, food, skills of self-reliant living and more. Visit our website www.mountainrunjam.com for more information and come on out! We’d love to have you and guarantee a weekend that will inspire creativity and connection in your life.

Dr. Levine & the Dreaded BluesLady
2019-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
Come see Dr. Levine and The Dreaded Blues Lady! The band is comprised of Lorie Strother on vocals and Stephen Levine on guitar.
This energetic duo performs a diverse selection of acoustic music styles. Though blues is their focus, they also sometimes surprise audiences with Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Classic Rock tunes.
$10 cash bar
TICKETS

The Ryan Greer Band LIVE
2019-09-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Beale’s in Bedford, VA, welcomes back Ryan Greer! This time, he’s bringin’ the boys with him! Saturday, September 28th from 6-9! Be there!
