Destination Bedford

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-04-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Concert at the Bower Center
2023-04-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The band NiteKAP will be hitting the stage at the Bower Center. They will be performing several genres of folk music. There will be light refreshments and drinks available for purchase. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Click here to purchase your tickets.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2023-04-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-09 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!

ElectricCoArt Exhibit
2023-04-15 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-04-14 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-04-13 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-04-12 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-04-08 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-04-07 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-04-06 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-04-05 11:00 - 22:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Featured artist Michael Milton has been dubbed a working man’s artist. Based in Roanoke, VA, his choice of subject is inspired by his Blue Ridge roots. His landscapes are a retreat from the technological world. Milton’s work will be on exhibit through May 15. Gallery admission is free.

Middle School Art Show
2023-04-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Bedford County Middle School students will have their artwork on display for a limited time exhibit through April 15. Gallery admission is free.

Bedford Farmers Winter Market
2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bedford Farmers Market will have fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products! This is an off season outdoor winter market at the pavilion in downtown Bedford. Free off-street parking.
Click here to see which vendors will be on site!

Gross’ Orchard Apple Blossom Month
2023-04-15 08:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-08 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
April is designated as Apple Blossom Month. Make plans to come enjoy these special events every Saturday as they celebrate Spring in Apple Valley. They will begin the month with an Easter Egg Hunt on April 1st. The orchard will be open daily except Sunday.

Live Music at Clam Diggers
2023-04-13 22:30 | 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!

Open Mic Night
2023-04-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.

Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Celebration
2023-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s 280th birthday by spending the day at his beloved retreat. Explore the octagonal villa and grounds. Try your hand at colonial era games such as ball and cup, quoits and rolling hoops, make a birthday card for the president, and enjoy a gourmet birthday cupcake from Kissed Cupcakes. You may even catch a glimpse of the guest of honor, Thomas Jefferson himself, as portrayed by Bill Barker, who will be on hand to greet well wishers and welcome them to his home. All birthday activities are included with regular admission rates.
Click here to purchase tickets.

Wine Wednesdays
2023-04-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
What’s better than wine and music? Come enjoy 4 selections of wine from the gallery. The tastings will be accompanied by live music. You can stay for dinner, wander the gallery or shop in the market!

Easter Extravaganza
2023-04-08 13:00 - 15:30 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Spring has sprung at Smith Mountain Lake State Park! Come see the Easter Bunny and bring your own basket to the Discovery Center for an Easter egg hunt. There will be over 1,500 eggs to find. If you find one of the “golden” eggs, bring it to the interpreter to receive a special prize. Enjoy hands-on crafts, hay wagon rides, and more! Free event.

Lizard Ridge Farm Spring Festival
2023-04-08 10:00 - 20:00 | Lizard Ridge Farm, 1575 Lizard Ridge Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Learn about sustainable agricultural, food security, and industrial hemp production. Live music, vendors, food, and growing classes!

Lizard Ridge Farm Spring Festival Schedule

10-open gate
10:30 class ( living soil, ways to build your dirt)
11-11:30 Bubba acoustic
11:30-12 class (grow your own: having a garden or food plot.
12-12:30 class (heirloom tomato cultivation and propagation)
12:30-1 class (weeds: food not foes)
1-2 Russ Pawlas acoustic
2-2:30 class (natural fertilizers and microorganisms for soil health)
2:30-3:30 Smarty McFly
3:30-4:30 class (spotlight on sustainable agriculture: industrial hemp cultivation and processing)
4:30-5:30 HoBoJac
6-7 HoBoJac
7-7:45 closing remarks and sunset
Classes include: Living Soil, Growing a Garden or Food Plot, Heirloom Tomato Growing, Weeds – Food not Foes, Make your own Fertilizer, Industrial Hemp Production.
Free Admission

Bedford Chamber Job Fair
2023-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Save the date for the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Job Fair outside at the Bedford YMCA. For more information, click here.

Gallery Conversation at Goose Creek Studio
2023-04-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join Goose Creek Studio for this God and the Gallery Conversation inspired by their current exhibit – Pausing at the Threshold.
