Destination Bedford

Live Music at the Meadery
2025-07-12 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Live music by Kinnfolk at the Meadery at Graham Ordinary! Enjoy an afternoon of Celtic music and delicious meads in their beautiful mountain taproom!
The music is free and the mead is oh, so tasty.

Live Music at Drifter's
2025-07-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Live music on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Christmas in July
2025-07-12 13:00 - 18:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Fables & Feathers Winery is celebrating early again this year!
Santa will be on site, along with delicious BBQ from Munsey’s Smoke Shack and music by the Henry Downing Band.
Shopping, slushies, games, music, and more!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-07-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-05 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!

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-07-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Beginning on June 24, the Bower Center for the Arts will host the 4th Biennial Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibit.
A reception and awards presentation will be held on Friday, July 18th beginning at 5:00pm. The public is invited to attend this free reception. It is open to the public. As always, admission to the galleries are free!

Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild show
2025-07-12 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-11 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-10 09:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-09 09:00 - 18:00 | 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 except 7/19, when the show closes at 4 pm.

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-07-12 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!

Little Town Players “The Wizard of Oz"
2025-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Little Town Players has been performing live community theatre in Bedford for more than 45 years!
Don’t miss their latest musical “The Wizard of Oz.”
Performances are July 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30pm
Sunday matinees – July 13 & July 20 at 2:00pm
Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Special Note: Because the theatre is a historical site, restrooms are not in the same building. Restrooms are available just across the way in the Elks Home Main Building.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-07-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works!
Kick back, relax, and enjoy a FREE family-friendly evening of live music, food, and fun every Friday!
**Time:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Location:** Apocalypse Ale Works
Expect:
– **Live Music:** Click here to see who is playing each week!
– **Bounce Zones:** Fun for the little ones with bouncy castles and kid-friendly activities.
– **Beer & Refreshments:** Grab a cold one from Apocalypse Ale Works and enjoy their fantastic selection of local brews.
– **Food by Bunker 42: Delicious eats to fuel your evening of fun and music.
**All Ages Welcome** – Bring the whole family out for a night of great music, tasty food, and unforgettable memories.
Let’s make this Friday a night to remember! See you at Apocalypse Ale Works!

Live Music at Portside
2025-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Wagon Rides & History Tour
2025-07-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Gross Orchard this summer every Thursday, starting on June 12th for free wagon rides/history tour. Come explore the beauty and the history of this 5 generation orchard.
Tours will run from 10:45-11:30 and 11:45-12:30.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-07-09 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!

Moneta Farmer's Market
2025-07-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Farmer’s Market, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
The Moneta Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays 3 to 6pm next to the Moneta Library. The market is producer only – fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs (duck and chicken), bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans.

Independence Celebration at Wind Vineyards SML
2025-07-06 15:00 - 22:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
Celebrate America in style at Wind Vineyards SML’s inaugural Independence Day Celebration!
Enjoy a patriotic parade, monster truck show & rides, live concert by The Church Sisters, fireworks, vendor fair, kid zone, food trucks, and more.
Wine, slushies, sangria & fun for all ages!
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Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of red, white, and blue fun!

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2025-07-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Fireworks at Mitchell’s Point Marina
2025-07-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Mitchell’s Point Marina, 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Watch from your boat on Smith Mountain Lake, or from your chair at the marina. If you enjoy the fireworks, we invite you to donate to the Semper Fi and America’s Fund and Operation Command online or in person at the Marina Office.
*Please note parking is extremely limited and may require walking 3/4 of a mile to the marina.

Live Music at New London Ruritan Club
2025-07-05 19:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is a family friendly community dance with live entertainers!! $10/adult, doors open at 6:30pm, music 7-10pm. Please bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Supported by Ruritan volunteers.
