Destination Bedford

Moms and Makers at Beale's
2024-05-12 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate the moms in your life at Beale’s this Mother’s Day!
The day will be complete with live music and your company!

Mother's Day at the Meadery
2024-05-12 13:00 - 18:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Shop jewelry, get a message, take a yoga class, enjoy a glass of wine or mead and just relax while looking at the gorgeous mountains!
Click here for more information.

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-05-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-23 11:00 - 15:00 and 4 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

TRIBE: Survival 101 - Fire
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This is a FREE family friendly skill clinic to learn outdoor skills regarding FIRE!
All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate! Smores 101!
Whether you are a casual hiker, weekend warrior, or serious outdoorsmen, live in the country or the city, these soft and hard skills are universal to survive and thrive in any given scenario, whether it be just daily living, recreational camping, or wilderness survival.
We will meet at the Falling Creek Bike Park in Bedford. Enter Falling Creek park across from the sheriffs office, at the roundabout take a left and at the end of the road is the bike park in a gravel parking lot. You will see a shelter and our fire ring will be just past it.
The session will start at 6:00pm, feel free to come early and eat dinner and explore the park beforehand.
Some of the topics we will cover:
Fire Safety
Fuel Sources
Fire Foundations
Site Location
Warmth vs. Cooking
Starting Methods
Primitive Fire Methods
Fire for Signaling
Smores!
We will provide some handouts with helpful information as well.
This session is led by Lee Wittekind, Bedford Co. Parks and Rec’s Outdoor Event and Outreach Coordinator.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2024-05-15 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-22 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 more!
Also features local artisans.

Music Bingo Night at Beale's
2024-05-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s Brewery for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome!

Forest Farmer's Market
2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-25 08:00 - 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!

Armed Forces Appreciation Day ~ Family Fishing
2024-05-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This event is aimed to give our service members, veterans, and their families a great day outdoors together!
Come fishing with Project Healing Waters and Taletellers Fly Shop at The Peaks Of Otter, have a picnic, go on a family hike, and enjoy some wholesome fellowship!
Fishing starts at 8am but feel free to come anytime from 8am-3pm.
Fly fishing and regular fishing are both encouraged.
There will be limited assistance for those who want to learn to fly fish or better their skills.
The lake is handicap assessible and fishing is open to the public (fishing license is required if over 18).
We will have 30+ poles and gear for kids to fish if they need them.
There will be an optional catered lunch (ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ BUFFET) which must be purchased on site.
Door prizes for some sweet outdoor gear from Pro’s Choice Sporting Goods!
Please register using this link: https://www.runreg.com/armed-forces-family-fishing
This is for heat count purposes so we can plan for how much supplies we need.

Montvale Farmers Market
2024-05-18 08:30 - 14:00 | Montvale Farmers Market, 11555 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA, 24122
The Montvale Farmers Market hosts farmers, artisans and crafters the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

BVA Mercantile 5 Year Anniversary
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | BVA Mercantile, 206 W Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come join us as we celebrate 5 years in business!!!
There will be yummy treats, giveaways, and amazing deals!
This is a BIG deal that we’ve made it to 5 years so we will be celebrating in a BIG way!
We hope you will join us!

National Kids to Parks Day
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come participate in some exciting programs that connect kids with the outdoors!
“Follow the Tracks” (11 a.m. to Noon) – Ever wonder what made those footprints you see when hiking a trail? Join us to explore animal signs of all kinds.
“Critter Wagon” and tracking games (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) – Test out your knowledge on animal tracks while playing an exciting game. Join us on a hay wagon ride and discover some of the mammals that call our park home.
All programs are free. Regular parking fees still apply. For more information call the park office or click HERE.

Live at Five - The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center
2024-05-23 17:00 - 18:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Come and join the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce for an evening filled with casual networking, refreshments, & adventure.
All of our networking events are free and open to the public, no registration necessary — so feel free to bring friends, coworkers, or family members with you!

The Day is Past & Gone: A Trilogy of Slave Life
2024-05-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Playwright Teresa Harris’s original drama returns to Jefferson’s south lawn for two performances only. Drawn from real-life experiences of the men and women who were enslaved at Poplar Forest, the trilogy explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive.
Join Harris, the cast and Poplar Forest’s archaeology and interpretation staff for a Q&A following the performance. Bring your friends and family, a picnic and a blanket or chairs, and experience a little-known but important part of Poplar Forest’s history brought to life.
Performances are May 24th and 25th at 6:30 p.m. each night. Rain date May 26th. $20/adult (18+), $10 for youth ages 6-17 and college students (with valid ID), $5 for children under 6.
Click here for tickets.

Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Bedford Boys
2024-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Greenwood Cemetery, 1311 Park Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
On Memorial Day, the Bedford International Alliance will hold a ceremony at the Greenwood Cemetery to honor the Bedford Boys who perished on the beaches of Normandy eighty years ago on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The event will be held rain or shine at 2:00 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend this moving tribute to our local heroes.

Summer at Lottie J Farm
2024-05-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come have lots of fun at Lottie J Farm this summer! Enjoy the play barn, barnyard, corn pit, slide and more! $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free! They accept cards and cash.
Every OTHER Wednesday starting May 29th and ending August 7th from 10-2 (weather permitting)!
