Destination Bedford

Light Up The Sky Independence Day Celebration
2020-07-03 21:30 (America/New_York) | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
EastLake Community Church is thrilled to invite you to our second Independence Day Celebration!
Enjoy an exciting fireworks display from the comfort and safety of your vehicle. Or bring a lawn chair and sit on the lawn. Let’s celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave.

Town of Bedford Fireworks Show
2020-07-03 21:00 | VA
The Town of Bedford Fireworks Show will begin at dusk on July 3, 2020.
We do ask that if you come out to view the Fireworks, please be sure to adhere to all social distancing guidelines.
Fireworks are set off from the National D-Day Memorial site and viewable at various places around town, including Liberty Lake Park, the Rec Field, various church parking lots, etc. The Memorial is not open to the public during the fireworks.
In addition, the Town will also be live streaming the Fireworks show on the Town website, the Town Facebook page, & the Town’s YouTube channel!

Website: https://www.bedfordva.gov/1356/Live-Stream
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bedfordtowngovernment/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAVaNmkWF9JTnv1qquQ-9A

Jimmie Wilson ~ A Willie Nelson Tribute at the Cider Barn
2020-07-03 18:00 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
Are you ready to sit outside on a summer evening and listen to music?
We have an open air concert lined up at the Cider Barn!
Concert starts at 7 p.m. and entrance starts at 6 p.m.
Please bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and dinner.
Enjoy a simple country evening at the Cider Barn.
Some snacks will be available for purchase.
Cost $10/car

Tate Tuck Live at Drifter's
2020-07-03 14:00 - 18:00 | VA
Enjoy live music on the waterfront at Drifter’s with Tate Tuck as he brings a mix of genres like bluegrass, folk, blues, country, rock, r&b, and even a little rap!

Goose Creek Studio Offers Underground Railroad Exhibit in Gallery and Online
2020-07-03 09:30 - 17:30, 2020-07-02 09:30 - 17:30 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The exhibit “Signs and Shibboleths” was inspired by the book “Hidden in Plain View – A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad” by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond C. Dobard, PhD. This book chronicles Tobin and Dobard’s quest to understand how quilts may have been used to assist people fleeing slavery. As importantly, the authors connect this coded narrative to the African artistic traditions they brought with them to America.
This research took hold when Tobin was befriended by an African-American quilter in a market in Charleston, SC, Mrs. Ozella McDaniel Williams. After several visits, Ozella told her to “write this down” and entrusted Tobin with the long-guarded mnemonic that was used to explain and remember the quilt code.
“The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear’s paw trail to the crossroads. Once they got to the crossroads, they dug a log cabin on the ground. Shoofly told them to dress up in cotton and satin bow ties and go to the cathedral church, get married and exchange double wedding rings. Flying geese stay on the drunkard’s path and follow the stars.”
The underlined words represent the patterns thought to have been used as a signal or instruction for those headed North on the Underground Railroad.
“When the exhibit “Signs and Shibboleth” was imagined, created and finally put on display, none of us imagined how the world would shift or the pace of that change,” says Janet Chalker, mosaic artist and guest curator of the exhibit. “We had become resigned to the reality that in the midst of a pandemic, the show was going to be mostly unseen, not unlike the story of the quilt patterns it tries to tell. Then George Floyd was killed and what had been simmering below the surface and unrecognized or ignored in our corporate life was tragically and repeatedly laid bare. So, we offer this as part of the conversation that has been reinvigorated.”
A group of local artists and artisans, working in a variety of media, have come together to embody this story of audacity and ingenuity. Each of the artist’s work hints at the possible meaning of the block pattern, while also giving testament to the courage, intellect and resourcefulness of those who left and those who stayed to help. It is also intentional that this project has been done by a community of creative folks – since it took a community to reach freedom. The artists and artisans featured are Allyson Turner, Dotti Stone, Caroline Renard, Patty Malanga, Nancy Laurent, Shelley Koopmann, Sharon Kessler, Dick Hendrix, Revelle Hamilton, Donna Gallucci, Patrick Ellis, Pat Dougherty, Janet Chalker, Mitchell Bond, Linda Black, and Des Black.
While this exhibit highlights a particular journey at a particular time in American history, the story of being displaced, forgotten, abused, enslaved or simply lost, is a common, ageless human story. The path toward freedom is a universal human quest taken both alone and together.
Signs and Shibboleths will be on view at Goose Creek Studio through July 31 and may be viewed online at www.goosecreekstudio.com/blog.
Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing, located 302 Court Street in Bedford, VA, is currently open Monday-Wednesday by appointment and Thursday-Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm. For more information contact Goose Creek Studio at 540-586-8482 or Janet Chalker at 434-316-5475

Conversation About D-Day Across the Atlantic
2020-07-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
World War Wednesday is an opportunity to explore the connections of World War II over time and space every other Wednesday in July and August of 2020. Each lecture will feature a different museum providing insight into these connections to World War II throughout history.
During “Conversations About D-Day Across the Atlantic” join the National D-Day Memorial (Bedford, Virginia, U.S.A.) President and CEO, April Cheek-Messier and the D-Day Story Museum (Portsmouth, England, U.K.) Curator, Andrew Whitmarsh, for a riveting live conversation about the history of the institutions, connections to D-Day, and more.
This lecture will be available on Facebook Live. The reminder button and video will be shared to this event. The recording will be available to view following the conclusion of the lecture on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page under Videos.

Researching Your World War II Relative
2020-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
Dad never talked about his time in the Army. Uncle Frank was killed in Normandy. We know great-grandma was in the WACs, but that’s about all. How do we find out more about their service in WWII?
Historian John Long will give some pointers in researching your WWII ancestors—where to look, what questions to ask, and why a fire in 1973 changed history for the worse.
Tickets are $10 per connection/device and free for D-Day Society and Overlord Society Members.
Tickets are limited to 100 total connections. One ticket must be purchased per device that is used to access the program. A link to the workshop will be sent to participants in the confirmation email after ticket(s) are purchased.
Join the Overlord Society, our membership program, at www.dday.org/overlord-society with benefits that include free admission, discounts for gift store, and more.
Join the D-Day Society at www.dday.org/ddaysociety with a contribution of $1,000 or more annually gain access to exclusive events and more.
Funding has been provided by Virginia Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020. For more information, please visit www.VirginiaHumanities.org

Marie Anderson LIVE at Drifter's
2020-06-28 14:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Come out to Drifter’s for some great food and drinks and listen to Marie Anderson play all of your favorites from the 1930’s to today and some of her own original music!

Building Our Community Benefit Concert
2020-06-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Live Concert hosted by Central Virginia Business Coalition
The Central Virginia Business Coalition is hosting Building Our Community Benefit Concert on June 27th from 2pm – 6pm. This special event features DJ Showtime and 4 bands that have all donated their time and talent to this fundraiser.
MNF Productions will be live streaming the concert and DJ Showtime will be kicking the event off a little before 2pm and will be mixing in music and special guest appearances in between band performances.
PROCEEDS: 50% of all proceeds will be donated to IRON Lives Inc.. Their mission is to see all youth overcome negativity, develop into positive adults, and change the world. Their mission is to help our youth consistently overcome negativity in their lives and in their community. The other 50% of proceeds will go into a Marketing Fund for CVABC Business Members to utilize to help them advertise as we are reopening our state. CVABC serves well over 450 local businesses in the Central VA region. Their mission is to support and promote local businesses all year and to educate the community on why supporting local is essential to the health of our local economy.
**There will be a link on the Facebook Event Page where you can donate as little, or as much, as you’d like before and during the event. With each $25 donation, you will receive a “Building our Community” T-Shirt! **

Forest Farmers Market
2020-06-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-20 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-13 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.

Bedford Farmer Managed Market
2020-06-27 07:00 - 13:00, 2020-06-20 07:00 - 13:00, 2020-06-13 07:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmer Managed Market, 1032 Triggs Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Our mission is to establish and operate a community-supported Producer Only Farmers Market, managed by Farmers, that provides: Viable economic outlets for Bedford County farmers, food producers, artists and craftsmen, and local access to farm fresh products.
Open on Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Weather permitting)

WWII Day Camp: Spy Week
2020-06-22 - 2020-06-26 | In The Comfort Of Your Own Home
Bring camp home to you in 2020!
For 2020 and to support social distancing, we are offering World War II Day Camp at home through interactive activity boxes paired with video lessons. While the box is designed to be completed at your own pace, some of the activities will include optional group interactive components, such as FlipGrid video responses, pictures of activities, and an end of week Zoom session.
Spy Week: June 22-26, 2020
Registration closes on May 31.
The activities and lessons will be targeted to the age range selected during registration:
– Lower Elementary (Rising 1st-3rd Grades)
– Upper Elementary (Rising 4th-6th Grades)
– Middle School (Rising 7th-9th Grades).
Boxes will be mailed out in time for students to participate during the camp week.
Each box is $70 per student, with additional siblings’ boxes priced at $55. The cost includes all activity supplies (outside of scissors, pencils, etc.), a D-Day shirt, age-appropriate book on the camp theme, video lessons, and shipping.
There will be two different themes offered this summer. Feel free to sign up for just one or both weeks! Survival Week will be July 20-24 with registration closing on June 30.
A limited number of scholarships to cover the cost of one box are available on based on financial need and receipt of application. Complete the online application by May 31 for consideration at www.dday.org/wwii-day-camp.
For more information, please contact Maggie Hartley, Associate Director for Programming and Events, at mhartley@dday.org or (540) 586-3329 ext. 111.

Father's Day Trail Ride and Cookout
2020-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Reba Farm Inn and Saddle Soar Equitainment, 1099 Reba Farm Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate Father’s Day by taking your dad out on a spectacular trail ride along the Peaks of Otter. Following our trail ride, we will gather for a “Cowboy-style lunch” at the barn!
Cost is $60/person

Grand Opening Weekend at Drifter's
2020-06-21 11:00 - 20:00, 2020-06-20 11:00 - 20:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
It’s Grand Opening Weekend and we’re so excited to welcome guests for the first time ever under our new name, Drifter’s! Doors open at 11am on Saturday, June 20th! We are so looking forward to seeing your faces, serving you, and of course celebrating dad and the first day of Summer 2020!
Please be patient with us this weekend as we’re trying to abide by all of the COVID-19 regulations. We’ll be doing the best we can to accommodate with 50% capacity seating inside and outside. We hope to serve as many of you as we can!
We will also have a takeout team ready for those to-go orders so that as many people as possible can get their Drifter’s fix. 540-297-0055
Hours this weekend:
Sat 11am-9pm
Sun 11am-8pm
SATURDAY
Buy 2#s Crab Legs, Get One Free – 11am-1pm
Live Music from the DDTs – 2-6pm
KEEPin’ Up with J Bohn – 1pm-4pm
SUNDAY
50¢ Jumbo Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp ’till they’re gone
Live Music from Steve & Robin – 1:30-3:30pm
Parking can be challenging here so please ask a marina representative for assistance if needed. We do ask that you please be patient during peak times. They’re doing the absolute best job they can!
Crystal Shores Marina Resort is a great place to fill-up with non-ethanol fuel and Smith Mountain Marine Service & Sales is here to get you in a new boat or assist with any mechanical needs!

Father's Day at Poplar Forest
2020-06-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Treat Dad to a tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat and plantation grounds on his special day. Enjoy the tranquility of the natural landscape that once inspired Jefferson’s creativity; take an hour-long guided tour of the villa inspired by the architecture Jefferson encountered while serving as a diplomat in Europe; and discover what life at Poplar Forest may have been like for Jefferson and his family, and the enslaved fathers and sons who lived and toiled on the plantation.
Free for fathers all day!

National Go Skate Boarding Day
2020-06-21 09:00 - 14:00 | bedford Skate Park, Falling Creek Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
National Go Skateboard Day! Come skate with your friends! Sponsored by Scene 3 Boardshop. Cookout, Door Prizes and Skate Classes
Location :
Bedford Skate Park
Falling Creek Rd
Bedford, VA 24523
Schedule:
Beginner Skate Class 9am-11am
Ages: 6-12
Helmet Required
Limited space, 10 spots available.
$10 Registration Cash/Check only.
Instructor Jake Hillbish

The Banjo Mites at Mitchell's!
2020-06-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Ah- Mitchell’s! Some of the best pizza around, amazing dinner views, and one of the best places to hear The Banjo Mites!
Come join us for a MITEY time on Smith Mountain Lake! 😉

Shibori At The Cider Barn
2020-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
Shibori Pretty and Practical
Join us as we make beautifully usable art at the Cider Barn!
Every participant will learn the basic techniques of Shibori and will leave with two indigo-patterned tea towels. We’ll have fun dipping into a trendy and natural dyeing method with a rich history.
If you are planning to come make with us, please dress accordingly. Indigo is a vibrant blue dye that sets quickly and is quite permanent. Wear dark colors, old clothing, including your shoes. Feel free to bring your own dishwashing gloves, though we will have several pairs available for participants.
Cost is $14 per person (prepay)
Guests should be 12 and up
Limited spots available!
Reserve your spot today…send a Facebook Message or email!

Ryan Greer (Solo) at Waller's!
2020-06-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Waller’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta , VA, 24121, United States
Join Ryan Greer for a Solo show while enjoying some great food and drinks at Waller’s!

Fat Tire Weekend
2020-06-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Click here for more info coming soon!

The Ryan Greer Band LIVE at Beale’s!
2020-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out and enjoy some great food and drinks while listening to The Ryan Greer Band play some funk, soul, blues, country, and folk music!

FLW Fishing: College Bass Tournament
2020-06-13 - 2020-06-14 | Parkway Marina, 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA, 24101, United States
Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) ~ Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI and High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing tournaments will be held at Smith Mountain Lake June 13-14!
FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money across five tournament circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, FLW and its partners conduct more than 290 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and Zimbabwe.
FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show while Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros. Acquired by Major League Fishing in late 2019, FLW is expanding its programming in 2020 to the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel as well as on-demand at MyOutdoorTV (MOTV).
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

In Progress Exhibit at Bower Center for the Arts
2020-06-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrating the beauty and chaos involved in bringing artworks to life.
Enjoy a unique exhibit of unfinished artworks, and the stories behind them.
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Artist Reception: July 10th, 5-8pm
Sponsored by:
Goose Creek Studio
Supports the local community by providing quality custom framing at competitive prices.
Offers hospitable exhibition space for regional artists and artists working at the intersection of faith and creative expression.
Fosters engaged conversation about the place of arts in our community and the spirituality of the art making process.
