Destination Bedford

Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest
2020-02-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Spend time as Jefferson did—in the home designed as his personal retreat. Read and relax in a historic setting, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, explore our grounds or engage with special exhibits and vignettes at your own pace. And on Saturdays, join us for parlor talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time.
PARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE
GROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST
Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m.
Discover what it was like to live at Poplar Forest. Stephen Watts, whose family was the last to own and live at Poplar Forest, shares his memories of growing up in Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal retreat.
OPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE
Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Explore the natural landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Protesting, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest, for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds.
HEARTH COOKING
Sunday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Learn about the art of Hearth Cooking and ten Jefferson family recipes in the Founding Father’s own hand that survive today. Presented by Mary Kesler, Coordinator of Historical References and Themed Tours, and Vince Fastabend, Facilities Manager.
Winter Weekends are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.

Kyshona and the Shonettes
2020-02-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library, Inc. on Saturday, February 15, at 7:30 pm, as they host Kyshona and the Shonettes in concert. The trio performs roots, R&B and folk music. The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, with a ticket price of $15.00 per person. Seating is limited. For more information, call 540-586-8911, or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org. Join us and bring a friend or two! To receive notifications of upcoming shows, please join our email list, accessible through our web site. Tickets can be purchased online at: http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/kyshona

“Kyshona effortlessly grooves between roots, R&B and folk music. On ‘Fear’…she digs deep into a swampy hook that dredges the depths of our subconscious. While the song explores all of the ways we tell ourselves what we can’t do, Kyshona imbues it with the determination needed to free ourselves from our doubts.” – The Boot

Valentine's Day Event
2020-02-15 17:00 - 22:00 | Seven Doors Winery, 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston, 24104
Come. Celebrate a sexy and strange night of music, wine and food at Seven Doors Winery. Music provided by Chris and Strange Company. Food by Tali’s Food Truck. Doors open at 5pm. Music from 7-10. Wine tasting included in ticket price. Food and wine by the glass or bottle available for purchase. Must be 21 or older.
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Sweethearts Wine Tasting
2020-02-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2020-02-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Sweethearts Wine Tasting
Bring your Sweetheart to Hickory Hill Vineyards this Valentine’s Day Weekend and enjoy Wine, Charcuterie and Chocolate with someone you love!
Escort your sweetheart, whether that is your spouse, lover, BFF, mother, father, brother or sister and enjoy wine, cheese & crackers, meat, and other charcuterie favorites alongside samples of Hickory Hill wine! You and your Sweetheart will select and share a flight of five wines to pair with your tasty charcuterie featuring Boar’s Head® cheese and meats. To conclude your tasting experience, share a box of 4 hand-crafted chocolates from Roanoke’s Baylee’s Best Chocolates!
Space is limited and reservations are required. Please visit https://squareup.com/store/hickory-hill-vineyards-llc to reserve your Sweethearts Wine Tasting today!

6th Annual Edna Curry John Bower Exhibition
2020-02-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Gallery admission is always free! Open Tues-Sat, 11am-4pm.
Featuring a diverse collection of artwork by many local and regional artists, the Curry Bower exhibit honors the Center’s largest benefactors, Edna Curry and John Bower, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible.
The exhibit’s unique open call for art brings in numerous artistic media, including, but not limited to painting, collage, photography, sculpture, fiber art, mixed media, mosaic, stained or fused glass, and more.
Enjoy the rich art talents in our region, on exhibit through March 14, 2020.
Awards:
Best in Show $750 & solo exhibit
2nd $400
3rd $200
Minimum of 3 Awards of Merit: $75 each
Awards reception: Feb 14, 5-8pm during 2nd Friday in Bedford
Presentations/comments by judge at 6pm
Refreshments served, free and open to the public.

Forest Farmers Market
2020-02-15 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-02-08 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.

Valentines Day Dinner and Live Music
2020-02-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
1 Appetizer-
A basket of mixed Mussels & Shrimp
2 Entrées-
Choice of Crab Legs OR Filet Mignon steak, with 2 sides, dessert.
A bottle of red OR white wine.
$79.95
Entertainment will be provided by the wonderful duo Kinnfolk.
You will still be able to order from the regular menu as well.
We are now taking reservations!

Let Them Eat Cake
2020-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Seven Doors Winery, 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston, 24104
Bring your sweetie and splurge with a cake and wine pairing for Valentine’s! 5 delicious cakes made by Smith’s Sweets, paired with 5 organic or biodynamic wines from all over the world. A sweet way to spend Valentine’s evening!
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Bedford Mountain Cross Race #2
2020-02-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come on out and join in on the Racing, Fun, Food, Prizes and Friends! More good times coming with the Bedford Trails Winter Mountain Cross Race Series right around the corner. Get signed up today!
https://bedfordtrails.wordpress.com/bedfordmountaincross/

Live Music
2020-02-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Enjoy great food from Fifth and Federal along with live music by two locals, Alex Shreve and Craig Hanson.

Winter Book Sale
2020-02-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Friends of the Bedford Public Library will hold their Winter Used Book Sale on the second floor of Bedford Central Library on Saturday, February 15 from 10 am to 5 pm. They have a much larger book room to make your shopping even easier. There will be a huge number of books available, both fiction and nonfiction. Call 540 586-8911 for more info. To purchase books cash is preferred but local checks with ID will be accepted and credit cards as well.

Please help support the Friends in this effort and take home some great reading material in the process. Most books range in price from $.25 to a few dollars. Bring a friend or neighbor and spend a few minutes or a few hours browsing through the large selection of books. Find some early summer reads! The selections are tremendous – diverse, plentiful, and very, very affordable. Come early for the best selection!

Included in our sale are current fiction and non-fiction best sellers, classics, cookbooks, children’s books, puzzles, DVD’s, romance novels, spiritual and religious titles, political commentary, self help, history, Videos, CD’s, large print books, biographies, coffee table titles, craft books, and so much more! There is something for everyone. Visit our web-site for more information: www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org

Pancake Breakfast
2020-02-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market Winter Market, 1088 Rustic Village Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come hungry to the market, CVRR will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser, all proceeds go towards helping our four legged friends.

Football Night
2020-02-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Beale’s is open late for the big game!
Starting at 6 pm, they will have pitcher specials, deals on wings (with special sauces!), and snack platters.
Enter the raffle to win Beale’s gift cards at halftime and at the end of the game!

Bedford Mountain Cross Race 1
2020-02-02 13:30 - 16:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Kick off the new year with the Winter Mountain Cross Race Series. Come on out and join in on the Racing, Fun, Food, Prizes and Friends! Get signed up today!
https://bedfordtrails.wordpress.com/bedfordmountaincross/

Live Music: Phat Anchovies
2020-02-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Phat Anchovies debut at The Clam. From Salem, they pack a punch and cover a wide variety of rockin’ classics, B.B. King, Cream, Grace Potter and so much more. You don’t want to miss this one!

Live Music
2020-02-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Apocalypse is keeping the Winter Concert Series rollin’ with their 4th artist, Karlee Raye Duo. Karlee is one of the most talented young musicians in the area. Come show her some love!

Saturday Story Time
2020-02-01 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.
