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.
Apocalypse Trivia Night
Apocalypse Ale Works 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesEvery week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
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Wagon Rides & History Tour
Gross' Orchard 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, United StatesCome 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.
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesBeginning 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...
Live Music @ Mitchell’s
Mitchell's Resturant & Pizzeria 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, United StatesEnjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Independence Day Festival Before the Works
Liberty Lake Park 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, United States-Music -Food & Dessert Trucks -FIREWORKS -Kids Zone (Completely FREE) FOAM PARTY, Multiple Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Touch-A-Truck, & More Kid Activities. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS NO COOLERS OR TENTS NO PETS ( Service pets allowed) Please bring blankets & lawn chairs Admission $10 Adults/ Children FREE
Poplar Forest Independence Day Celebration
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, United StatesThomas Jefferson held July 4th as “the only birthday I ever commemorate…” Bring your family and friends out to Poplar Forest, his Bedford County retreat, to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in historic style. Enjoy colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople, archaeological displays, old-fashioned children’s activities,...
Pancake Breakfast & Car Show
Liberty Lodge 910 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA, United StatesAll you can eat pancake breakfast followed by the 2nd annual car show! Breakfast will be 7a-10am, cost is $10 per person, followed by the car show starting at 10:30am, free entry! Come celebrate our nations independence! 910 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, Va.
Live Music at Portside
Portside Grill and Bar 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, United StatesCome to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!
SML Fireworks at Parkway Marina
Parkway Marina 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA, United StatesEntertainment by SML's own, Tate Tuck Band. Enjoy live music by Tate Tuck, food trucks, beer garden, craft & art vendors, kids activities, antique carousel rides and fireworks! Free parking. $10 at the gate. 10 years old and younger are free admission.