Destination Bedford

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-10-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-30 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-23 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held 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!

Hickory Hill Cheers for Charity
2023-10-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Similar to Sunset Saturday, except all general admission as well as a percentage of sales will be donated to Bedford Domestic Violence Services!
Bring Lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic. Enjoy fine wines, grown and crafted at Smith Mountain Lake, by the glass or bottle.
The general admission for this event is $25 and 100% of it goes directly to the organization.
Click here to purchase your ticket.

Layman Family Farms
2023-10-04 16:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-01 11:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-30 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-24 11:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-17 11:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Come navigate your way through the 10acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come for the fun, stay for the views; there’s something for everyone at Layman Family Farms. Hours this season will be Saturdays 10am – 6pm, Sundays 11am – 6pm. The last day to enjoy the farm will be November 4th!

MTB Race
2023-10-01 08:00 - 13:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Sponsored by Centra and Presented by Bedford County Parks and Recreation and Bedford Outdoor Adventures!
Come out to Falling Creek Bike Park after THE Great Bedford Valley Road Ride and the Hairy Roubaix for camping and more racing on Sunday! https://www.the-great-bedford-valley-road-ride.com/
Swap that road/gravel bike for your MTB and compete in a 6, 15, 30, or 50 mile race! This event will be chip timed by Mountain Junkies! https://www.bikereg.com/filthy-50-dirty-30-unclean-15…

Camping will be available FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY night! There are 16 spots with fire rings and there is a 1 vehicle limit per campsite for $5. If you need extra vehicles or space then there will be camping in the field with no fire ring for FREE. Bring the whole family, this is gonna be a fun weekend of riding and racing! There are kids races for ages 2+, beginner, sport, advanced sport, expert/pro, and even e-bike categories!
The race will start/finish at the Bike Park where camping will be. We will have tables so you can set up your aid station kit and we will also provide various snacks/drinks as well. A food ticket is built into your registration and can be redeemed the evening of the race at the food truck. Showers will be available both Saturday and Sunday evening.

Live Music at Clam Diggers
2023-09-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-09-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-09-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers/Venue 109 for live music! Enjoy great food, drinks and music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-09-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

Montvale Community Day
2023-09-30 13:00 - 18:00 | Old Montvale School, 11575 W. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, Montvale, United States
A Benefit for the Montvale School Preservation Foundation & Montvale Community will be held on Saturday, September 30, with live music by Pleading The 5th Band from 3-6 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. with farmers market vendors, hamburgers, hot dogs & BBQ for purchase. Tickets are $10/person or $15/couple at the gate. Cash bar available. Bring a chair.
Location: Old Montvale School, 11575 W. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, across from the Dollar General on 460 in Montvale.

Open Farm Days
2023-09-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy the 4th Annual Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm! Tour the barnyard where you can meet the alpacas, goats, pigs, miniature donkeys and chickens. Check out the brand new Play Barn with swings, rope tunnel, corn pit, mini hay pyramid, small slide and 40 foot tube slide that takes you right into the pumpkin patch! They will also have a variety of pumpkins for sale from their farm and The Grant Brother’s Farm!
The Happy Hen will be on site each Saturday with her delicious homemade pastries and some lunchtime favorites! Don’t forget to check out the farm store before you leave, they have hats, shirts, mugs, nesting balls and more! Also take a picture in front of the LOVE sign with those breath taking mountain views!
Admission is $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free.

Great Bedford Valley Road Ride
2023-09-30 07:30 - 17:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This is the second annual Valley Road Ride in Bedford, VA. Starting and ending at Falling Creek Park, the Great Bedford Valley Road Ride (GBVRR) is a group of cycling routes meant to highlight the gorgeous mountain views and pastoral scenes of Bedford County Virginia.
Click here to register and for more information.

Live Music @ Portside
2023-09-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come enjoy live music and yummy food at this waterfront, outdoor dock pub, located in the Virginia Dare marina. Click here to see who is playing this week!

Lunchbox Lecture
2023-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
Benjamin Brands, historian with the American Battle Monuments Commission, speaks on the 100th anniversary of ABMC. This is a Facebook Live event. Click here to watch.

One Day Mini Camp
2023-09-25 08:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Kids have the day off from school? Send them to the National D-Day Memorial’s one-day mini-camp. Students will learn about World War II and D-Day through activities, games, and lessons. Participants should bring lunch. A morning snack will be provided. Register under the Event Tickets tab at store.dday.org.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2023-09-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2023-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire
2023-09-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Second Wind Farm, 1314 Terrace View Rd., Goode, VA, 24556
On September 16th and 17th come to Second Wind Farm for this Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire as they journey into Middle Earth.
Several craft/ artisan vendors, food/beverage vendors and live music! It will be a great 2 day event!

Performer Line Up:
This Forsaken Epoch – Kinnfolk – Lady Kathana – House of Crows – Krystine Smith

Click here for tickets!
