Creepy Show Upstairs at Goose Creek Studio in October
2018-10-17 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-18 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-19 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-20 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-23 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-24 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-25 09:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Local potter Sharon Kessler loves Halloween! She enjoys the fun of dressing up in spooking costumes and entertaining friends on the holiday. In addition, when she is not making her signature hand built functional pottery and clay animal figures, she also spends the months leading up to Halloween creating one-of-a-kind creepy décor to share with others. Kessler has brought together many of her Halloween creations – zombie dolls, spell books, apothecary jars, and more – for a Creepy Show in an upstairs room at Goose Creek Studio. The Creepy Show will run for the month of October and will feature a reception with the artist during 2nd Friday in Bedford, October 12, 5:00-8:00 pm.
Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing is located at 302 Court Street in Bedford.
For more information, see www.goosecreekstudio.com or call (540) 586-8482.

“Domini Est Terra” at Goose Creek Studio
2018-10-17 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-18 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-19 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-20 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-23 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-24 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-25 09:30 - 17:30 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
“Domini Est Terra” – a new exhibit at Goose Creek Studio during the month of October – features work by over a dozen local artist and focuses on stewardship of natural resources and the impact of humans on our planet and the climate. The exhibit title, Latin for “The Earth is the Lord’s” and the opening line of Psalm 24, suggests we are merely Earth’s caretakers and are entrusted with the health and sustainability it’s future. Through a variety of media – including painting, sculpture, mosaic, and fiber art – the works in this exhibit reflect these themes.
An opening reception with the artists will be held during 2nd Friday, October 12, 5-8 pm. Goose Creek Studio is located at 302 Court Street in Bedford. For more information, see www.goosecreekstudio.com or call (540) 586-8482.

Russ Voelker & Randy Marling: A Brush with Color
2018-10-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
An invitational exhibit running Oct. 2- Nov. 10 at Bower Center for the Arts: gallery admission is always free.
Reception: Friday, Oct. 12, 5-8pm
Russ Voelker
“My life experiences were varied from an early age. Raised a “military brat,” three years in one location was exceptional. So, my impressions of life are derived from a myriad of faces, places, and adventures. After graduating from Utah State, I embarked on a path as an art director and marketing executive. Now, with my career tucked away in my younger past, I embrace art as a course of contentment. I take my visions and experiences from my life’s journey and blend them with a seasoned imagination and … well, to just have fun with a brush!”

Randy Marling
“Although I studied art in college, my practice as an artist kicked in the day I retired. As a mature adult, I have learned my craft through painting classes, workshops, and collaboration with artist friends. I am inspired by the outdoors and enjoy painting sights from the roadside and in the countryside. My hiking has provided me with a sense of color and values and I paint with my vision of what I’ve seen.”

Forest Farmers Market
2018-10-20 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.

Gross' Orchard Apple Harvest Festival
2018-10-20 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Mountain View Vintage Market
2018-10-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Mountain View Vintage Market, 1064 Precious Memories Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523
Mountain View Vintage Market features premier vintage, antique, farmhouse decor vendors from Virginia and North Carolina and Pennsylvania. These vendors have a variety of treasures waiting for you. As well as these vendors, we have amazing high end, handmade artisans. You will find one of a kind home decor, gift items and of course items for the holiday season. Come out and enjoy these fabulous vendors, grab a bite to eat with our delicious food trucks, take the coolest photos, relax with live music and a gorgeous view!! Definitely a girls day out or grab your hubby and have a date!!
Admission is $3 and a portion of the proceeds will go to Family Life Services.

Little Old Lady Quilting Studio Fall Open House
2018-10-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Stop by the Little Old Lady Quilting Studio and check out the new fall Art Works and Demos on the Long Arm Machine.

Poplar Forest Folk Fest
2018-10-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
“Music…furnishes a delightful recreation for the hours of respite from the cares of the day, and lasts us through life.” Jefferson to Nathaniel Burwell, March 14, 1818
Listen to some of Virginia’s best folk music and Americana bands in the backyard of Mr. Jefferson’s retreat house. Pair the music with local foods, shop for works by local artisans and explore Jefferson’s octagonal villa—considered his most perfect work of architecture—at a reduced rate. Bands include the Sons of Liberty, the Crooked Road Ramblers, The Wildmans and Morgan Wade & The Stepbrothers. Tickets for the Poplar Forest Folk Festival are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. All advanced ticket sales end at 5 p.m. Oct. 19th.

The 2018 Poplar Forest Folk Festival features (from upper left to lower right) Crooked Road Ramblers, Morgan Wade & The Stepbrothers, The Wildmans, and Sons of Liberty.

Sedalia Center Chili Cook-Off
2018-10-20 11:30 - 19:00 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
22nd Annual Chili Cook Off
Saturday, October 20, 2018
11:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tickets are $10 in advance from lynchburgtickets.com (and select ticket locations) and $15 at the gate.
As always, children 12 and under are free.
Tasting starts at HIGH NOON.
Bring a chair, your dancing shoes, and be prepared to SAMPLE THE AREA’S BEST CHILI.
NO Pets. NO Coolers.
Local food and cold brew always available for purchase.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!
CAMPERS WELCOME!

Farm Prom
2018-10-20 19:00 - 23:00 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
An evening with: dinner, dancing, nicely dressed folks, and good country fun!
Dinner served at 7pm by Sal’s Italian Restaurant
Sam Austin is coming to the Cider Barn!
Music and Dancing starts at 8 pm

Dinner and Dancing- tickets must be pre-ordered by October 6.
$35 for a single ticket
$60 for a couple
Dancing ticket- $10 at the door starting at 8 pm
Message Chapel Creek Farms for tickets or stop by the Bedford Welcome Center.
*Adult Event

Bedford Community Orchestra Fall Concert
2018-10-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Middle School, 503 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Bedford Community Orchestra for their Fall Concert on Saturday, October 20th, 7:30pm.
Suggested Donation $10/person

New Standard Bluegrass at Bower Center for the Arts
2018-10-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Focusing on quality sound and entertaining performance, New Standard Bluegrass keeps bluegrass music alive for our generation and future generations to enjoy.
“We believe in keeping traditional bluegrass music alive.”
New Standard plays a mix of traditional bluegrass and gospel music, honoring Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Reno & Smiley and The Stanley Brothers (just to name a few). We also play original bluegrass and gospel tunes written by our band members. After 5 years of playing in western Virginia we hope to continue bringing music to the region for many years to come.
Doors open at 7:30
Cash bar and concessions available

Trunk or Treat
2018-10-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Bedrock Community Church, 402 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24574, United States
Come join us at The Outpost – 402 E Main Street in Bedford on Halloween for a fun family event! This event is open to the public so bring the kids and enjoy some Halloween treats! Pet lovers, bring your furry friends in costume to enter our pet contest. The winner will be rewarded!
