Destination Bedford

U.S. Naval Academy Plaque Dedication
2019-06-05 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us as we dedicate our newest narrative plaque honoring the U.S. Naval Academy.

75th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration
2019-06-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-06-04 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
June 6, 2019 marks the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, a milestone that is expected to represent the last large gathering of D-Day veterans around the globe. The youngest D-Day vets are in their middle-90s; a few more years will find the last of them gone from us. To mark this milestone and take advantage of the opportunities for discussion and commemoration it presents, the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia will observe the 75th Anniversary with six days of ceremonies, displays, interviews, and much more.
Our thanks to our partners for the 75th Anniversary Commemoration: Framatome Inc., Liberty University, Dominion Energy Virginia, BWX Technologies, Inc., Southside Electric Cooperative, Member One Federal Credit Union, Destination Bedford Virginia, and Visit Lynchburg, Virginia

My Fair Lady
2019-06-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-06-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-05-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Shady Grove Vineyards Cabin
Tickets…………….$15 adult
$10 for 12 & under
http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/myfairlady

The Sky IS Falling - Space Rocks and You
2019-06-01 21:00 - 23:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, Milepost 86, Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Greg Redfern, an adjunct professor/instructor of astronomy since 1984 and a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2003, for engaging presentations about outer space!

“The Peaks Under the Stars” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to the lawn area at the edge of Abbott Lake to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts! A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.

Price per person:
Free

Hours:
Program start time varies based on sunset.

Duration:
1.5 Hours

HighTime in Concert
2019-06-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Relaxing
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Saturday, June 1, at 7:30 pm, as they host in concert, HighTime. 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; collected at the door or purchased in advance through: http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/ Seating is limited. For more information, call: 540-586-8911, or visit: www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org Join us and bring a friend or two! To receives notifications or upcoming shows, please join our email list, accessible through our web site. Help us building our mailing list by forwarding this to your friends.
This fresh new trio from the heart of Conamara, Ireland combines Irish music and an intriguing blend of modern folk influences to produce a rich sound and exciting experience to delight listeners. Featuring an unusual line-up of flute, whistles, harp, bodhrán, guitar and vocals (with some Irish dancing steps thrown in!), HighTime make a youthful and energetic statement. Equal measures of music and tradition from old Ireland coupled with bold new arrangements make for a tasty platter of story, music, song and dance from these three young men; All hailing from the village of Ardmore on the rugged west coast.

Summer Sunset Saturday
2019-06-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
7-10pm Saturday evenings in the summer vineyard ring with good music, good conversation and dancing fireflies. Hickory Hill Vineyards, 1722 Hickory Cove Ln, Moneta, VA 24121, www.SMLwine.com

World War II, D-Day, and Bedford County By: Mr. James W. Morrison
2019-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 West Main St., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bedford Presbyterian Church will host, Mr. James W. Morrison, Historian, who is an author of several books on D-Day and Bedford’s priceless contribution to the war. His presentation is titled World War II, D-Day, and Bedford County. He will be talking about his book Bedford Goes to War. This is surely an event not to be missed. 7 pm. Admission Free. A reception will follow to meet and talk to Mr. Morrison.
For more information: https://www.bedfordpresbyva.org/175th-celebration.html

Saturday Story Time
2019-06-01 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.

Sedalia Center Artisan Fair
2019-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States

Youth Fishing and Outdoor Experience
2019-06-01 09:30 - 16:00 | Button Text
This annual event includes fishing, casting contest, fire boat rides, boat and water safety, paintball ranger, canoeing and a biologist exhibit. Pre-registration is highly recommended. There is a 200 child limit. Please call 540.586.7682 for more information.
This event is FREE

Bedford Christmas Station Sale
2019-06-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Roanoke-Skyline-Night-2016
We’ve been very busy getting ready for our fundraising Station Sales which will run March 2 – Oct 5, 1st Saturdays each month, 9:00-1:00 & on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00-4:00. Our “new” adult clothing & shoes are priced at $7.50 each or 2 for $12! 100% of funds raised through these sales of the wonderful merchandise that is donated to us is used to purchase the new clothing, toys, teen, senior citizen & disabled adult gifts, household & personal care items and food that we purchase for our Christmas Selection eXpress clients to select from in December! We welcome you to stop by the remainder of Feb. on Tuesdays & Wednesdays to shop the new clothing & shoes, 10:00-2:00 & get a sneak peek at everything else!

Forest Farmers Market
2019-06-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-18 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.

Memorial Day Observance
2019-05-27 11:00 - 13:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This special Memorial Day ceremony officially recognizes the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
The program begins at 11 a.m. Special music by Brass 5. The latest installment of veteran bricks will also be dedicated.
Keynote speaker is Alex Kershaw, journalist and a New York Times bestselling author of books on World War II including “The Bedford Boys: One American Town’s Ultimate D-Day Sacrifice.” There will be a book signing following the ceremony for his newest release, “The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II.” Books will be available for purchase in the Memorial’s gift store.
The Memorial will dedicate a brand new education Quonset hut named after long-time supporter Fleda Ring following the ceremony. The new pavilion is the third Q-hut building to be dedicated within the past two years. In keeping with the educational emphasis of the Memorial, these Quonset huts mimic Plymouth, England 1944 where the troops stayed prior to the Normandy invasion. Please join us as we dedicate this important new addition to the monument.
Admission is free until noon. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Guests are asked to bring their own chair. Call (540) 586-3329 or visit www.dday.org for more information.

Audacity Brass Band
2019-05-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Audacity Brass Band is bringing the party to Beale’s for the first time on May 25th! ABB is a ten piece “new wave” New Orleans Style party band with a funk-fusion twist. ABB is based out of Farmville, VA. With all members composing, ABB’s style is influenced and includes; hip-hop, rock, blues, traditional jazz, or whatever they are feeling on stage at the moment. “We love the flair that Audacity’s style brings. Groovy, Funky, Tight, Audacity.” – Charlottesville Fan
Music starts at 6pm FREE SHOW!

Orchard Concert Series
2019-05-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Peaks of Otter family and staff on the sun deck for a musical afternoon in the mountains. Chris Schmitt & Company will be kicking off our concert series for the summer. There will be sangria, wine, cheese and apple cider donuts! Bring blankets and/or chairs and enjoy some Funk, Soul, R&B and Blues on our beautiful farm.

Bloom Fest
2019-05-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Landscape Supply, 1000 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Vendors, music, food, prize raffle, 50/50 raffle, AND the annual PLANT SALE!!!! Come enjoy some family fun, shopping, and good music!!!

Stars and Stripes Forever Concert
2019-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Jefferson Choral Society will perform a stirring concert that will have guests on their feet celebrating the freedoms so many have fought and died to protect.
Bring your own chair. No coolers or pets. (except service animals)
Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due inclement weather, proceeds will be processed as anonymous donations to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation.
Call (540) 586-3329 or visit www.dday.org for more information.

Mountain Highway
2019-05-19 16:00 - 17:30 | VA
Bower Community Concert Series
Sunday, May 19, 4pm
Tickets, $10: available at the door and at bowercenter.org
Mountain Highway is an authentic young family band steeped in the traditional bluegrass and gospel music that was originally made famous by icons like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and Ralph Stanley. The band is comprised of four sibling singers who play banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, with their father playing upright bass. The teens are often heralded for their tight family harmony.
After seeing them perform in Nashville, Debra Jean Wagoner said, “I had chill bumps. Their music transported me back to the days when my father Porter Wagoner took me to hear bluegrass at the Ryman Auditorium.”
Bluegrass icon Jamie Dailey said, “When I heard angelic voices singing harmony to one another from a group called Mountain Highway, I was stunned! I’m a harmony buff and love hearing it done purely.”
Mountain Highway hails from Lynchburg, Virginia, but spends much of its time traveling extensively to perform at popular music venues in several states. A few of their notable appearances have taken place at: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Fest (NC), HoustonFest/Galax (VA), Jerusalem Ridge Celebration (KY), and the WindGap Bluegrass Festival (PA).

The Day is Past and Gone
2019-05-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Teresa Harris’s original trilogy about slave life at Poplar Forest returns to Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn for one performance only on Saturday, May 18. Drawn from real-life experiences, the trilogy explores the complex lives lived by the enslaved African Americans and their struggles to survive.
Bring your friends and family—and a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs—and experience a part of Poplar Forest history brought to life. Admission is $15 per person. Rain date May 19th

Showing of the Film: Saving Private Ryan
2019-05-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Relaxing
In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Bower Center for the Arts and the Bedford Public Library System have paired up to present a 4-part film series based on wars from WWII to Afghanistan. We kick off the series with the Oscar-winning film Saving Private Ryan starring Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Matt Damon, and Tom Sizemore. Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) takes his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan (Matt Damon), whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Surrounded by the brutal realties of war, while searching for Ryan, each man embarks upon a personal journey and discovers their own strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency and courage. A discussion immediately follows the film.
169 minutes; Rated R
This event is FREE and is open to the public.

Location:
Bedford Central Library
321 North Bridge Street
Bedford
Parking available next to the library

Sedalia Center Summer Concert Series
2019-05-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Come out and enjoy Sam Austin & Silverline, real “Country Music” that connects with a broad audience.
$10 at the gate; children 12 and under are free.
Camping available!
Proceeds will support Domestic Violence Services.

Big Otter Mill Spring Barbecue
2019-05-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Big Otter Mill, 3533 Big Island Highway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Music by the Brown Brothers, Barbecue and fixings by the Masons, mill tours, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Come spend the afternoon at a Bedford County jewel.

Taste of the Trails
2019-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Trails
Taste of the Trails!
4 dates in this series of trail tours.
April 27th New London Tech Trails
May 18th Moneta Park
July 27th Montvale Park
September 28th Falling Creek Park
There will be a 5k for all foot traffic as well as 2 mountain bike rides at each of these events. All participants will be guided through the 4 Bedford Trail systems.
Online Registration : https://www.bikereg.com/taste-of-the-trails

Monthly Ride--Beer, BBQ, Bedford and Blue Ridge MTNS
2019-05-18 08:00 - 13:00 | peaks Coaching group, 414 Jackson Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Endurance athletes of the world UNITE! The third Saturday of each month–cycle, MTB, CX, run or hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Just finish at Beale’s Brewery at 1pm for lunch! Bedford, VA is a truly EPIC place for all athletes! There will be several group road rides leaving from Beale’s parking lot across from Peaks Coaching Group. Visit the website to find a ride right for you! Each month offers different rides!
http://www.peakscoachinggroup.com/bikingbedfordva

Armed Forces Day 5K
2019-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Support our Armed Forces at the National D-Day Memorial by participating in a patriotic themed 5K Run/Walk. Not only does the race begin and end at the picturesque Memorial, but a total change in elevation of 220 feet provides a unique challenge for runners of all levels to “Conquer the Hill.” Participants will also have the opportunity to honor and interact with members of the Armed Forces past and present.
Can’t make it race day? No problem. Consider our “Sleep In” option. Sign up to be a “Fortitude Runner” to show your support for our Armed Forces and the National D-Day Memorial. Supporters at this level will be mailed a commemorative 2019 race t-shirt.
Early bird pricing ends March 31 and the t-shirt guarantee deadline is May 1. Prizes will be awarded for the top finishers overall for the 5K Run and to the most spirited and top fundraisers. The top three finishers in each age category and all runners 12 years old and younger will receive a medal.
