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! 

Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing! 

Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week. 

Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for Forest Friday Cheers! Live music, local vendors, food, and local craft beer. Inflatable bounce pad for the kids, and other fun activities. Free admission. Click here to see who is playing each week! 

Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music.  For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase! 

Experience the production of Camelot as Little Town Players celebrates over 50 years of live community theatre at Bedford’s historic Fred Harper Theater.  Fri. May 8th 2026, 7:30 pm Sat. May 9th 2026, 7:30 pm Sun. May 10th 2026, 2:00 pm Fri. May 15th 2026, 7:30 pm Sat. May 16th 2026, 7:30 pm Sun. May...

The Bedford Farmers Market will have fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products! Free off-street parking. The market is open Every Saturday!  Click here to see which vendors will be on site each week!   

Enjoy locally grown produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads and local artisan goodies.   You can also find breakfast sandwiches and a coffee truck most weeks. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in October every Saturday behind the Forest Library.  

Boutique-style farmers market experience celebrating retail, art, and wellness at the heart of SML! A destination for both locals and visitors, offering a thoughtfully curated mix of vibrant local talent and a meaningful space for connection and gathering!