Destination Bedford

Live Music at Portside
2025-08-09 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-16 13:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!

Live Music at Drifter's
2025-08-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Live music on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Monster Truck Show
2025-08-09 15:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-10 15:00 - 20:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
Get ready for the wildest, funnest, most exciting event our region has ever seen!
The line up and times are scheduled to be the same for both show dates, Saturday August 9 and Sunday, August 10. Kids can enjoy bounce houses. and other fun games and activities while adults enjoy food and drinks, including our award winning Wind Vineyards wine and sangria!

Click here for tickets and more information.

Dale’s Diner Cruise In
2025-08-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Dale’s Diner
This event is every second Saturday April through October from 4-8pm.
Come see awesome local cars at this Cruise In! Also stop inside and eat some great food at Dale’s Diner!

No Excuse Night
2025-08-09 17:00 - 20:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Never been to the Memorial? Haven’t been in a while? There’s no excuse not to visit during this free, extended-hours event!
Docents will be stationed throughout the Memorial to share information with guests.
No tickets or registration required. Rain or shine. Memorial site will be cleared in the event of a thunderstorm.
No Excuse Night is held annually during the national Spirit of ’45 weekend to commemorate the end of World War II.

Luau Party
2025-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come in your best vacation gear to win chances at prizes. Enjoy your favorite beach music. There will be a best-dressed winner announced at 8 PM who will win a 25$ gift card.

SedaliaFest
2025-08-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
SedaliaFEST dinner is now sold out, however, you are welcome to join the event starting at 8 p.m. for The Coleman Brothers Band, silent auction (closes at 9 p.m.) and more!
Admission is $25. Children under 12 are free. Bring a chair!

SedaliaFEST is Sedalia’s annual fundraiser that will be raising money for their new after school program, “Living Arts Afternoons” which will be starting in September on Wednesdays from 2:30-6:00 for elementary aged children, free of charge.

Click here for tickets and more information.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2025-08-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-08-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Moneta Farmer's Market
2025-08-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Farmer’s Market, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
The Moneta Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays 3 to 6pm next to the Moneta Library. The market is producer only – fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs (duck and chicken), bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans.

Trivia & Karaoke
2025-08-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, Milepost 86, Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Trivia and Karaoke EVERY Wednesday from 6pm – 9pm. Join us weekly for a fun, fast-paced battle of wits, facts, and friendly competition.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Wagon Rides & History Tour
2025-08-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come 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.

Senior Social
2025-08-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Blue Ridge Community Church, 556 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford, VA, 24523
Local seniors – save the date for another Senior Social!

Come out to Blue Ridge Community Church (594 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford) on Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a free lunch, crafts, dancing, vendors, door prizes, and more.

This event is sponsored by Bedford County Social Services, Bedford County Parks & Recreation, and the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Pre-register by calling Parks & Rec at 540-586-7682.

Music Bingo
2025-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete with friends, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!

Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
2025-08-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 21 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime, it is historically important as it is the only original dwelling built for enslaved people still standing on the property. As part of the 1857 Slave Dwelling Restoration Project’s efforts to stabilize, research, and restore this structure with the community, we invite you to visit our archaeologists to see what they are finding and learning about the people who lived here.
Friday Field Days are included with regular admission which can be purchased in advance here. Admission to the property includes either a docent-guided or self-guided tour of Jefferson’s retreat home, access to exhibits in the lower level and wing of offices of the villa retreat, and outdoor exhibits throughout the property.

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Live music, local vendors, beer, and food! Inflatable bounce pad and more for this family friendly event! Free admission. Click here to see who is playing each week!

Face the Forest 5K
2025-08-16 07:30 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Poplar Forest for the annual Face the Forest Obstacle Course 5K! Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through the grounds of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation, encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way! Entry fees will support children’s educational programming at Poplar Forest. The competition is open to families and teams of all ages.

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!

Lakeside Local
2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Halesford Center, 16483 Moneta Rd., Moneta, United States
Enjoy a vibrant market bringing talented local vendors to the heart of SML! Created & hosted by LAT Wellness Studio, Hawaii Fluid Art, and JBohnBishop Mercantile. Click here to see which vendors will be at this event each month.

HopeDriven’s Street Dreams
2025-08-16 16:00 - 21:00 | 145 Boxwood Ter. Bedford Va 24523
It’s event week!
Be sure to check the Facebook page for more event details as the event gets closer – HopeDriven’s Street Dreams 2025 – Benefit Car/Truck/Powersports Show
Long time supporter DFA Performance is sponsoring the fan-favorite exhaust competition yet again, and will be hosted by Bryan Hicks and Travis Bondurant.
For those that are new to these events, here is the info:
– FREE to enter for ALL vehicles
-3 classes: 6 & Below (6 cylinders or less), 8 & Above (8 cylinders or more), and Powersports (motorcycles, off-road, atv, etc.)
-This is handled tournament-style with two vehicles paired off in each round, with the winners being selected by crowd participation
-Once the field has been eliminated, there will be a winner for each of the 3 classes and they will each receive a custom trophy
-As a “grand finale”, we then put all 3 winners together to compete for title of “Grand Exhaust Champion” in which they will receive another custom trophy as well as a $50 cash prize from DFA Performance
-*NOTE: Absolutely NO burnouts – if you choose to do so, you will be removed from the event and will be banned at all future HopeDriven events. We have a zero tolerance policy for this with so many children and families on the premises.
Be sure to come out and make some noise!
***As a reminder – this event is being held to raise money for Claire Shores, a local girl that was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. ALL entry fees, donations, 50/50 money, silent auction proceeds, vendor fees. etc will be directly donated to Claire and her family to help with their medical expenses and all associated costs***
Rain date is August 23, 2025.

Bedrock Bike Night
2025-08-16 18:00 - 22:00 | MJ’s Grill & Bar, 1189 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Open to bikes, cars, and all enthusiasts.

August 16th, 6-10 PM, at MJS Grill and Bar in Bedford.

Live Music at New London Ruritan Club
2025-08-16 19:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is a family friendly community dance with live entertainers!! $10/adult, doors open at 6:30pm, music 7-10pm. Please bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Supported by Ruritan volunteers.
