Destination Bedford

Live Music @ Portside
2024-07-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Monster Truck Show
2024-07-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
The line up and times are scheduled to be the same for both show dates, Saturday July 27 and Sunday, July 28. 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!
The amazingly fun Grape Crusher MONSTER RIDE TRUCK will take daring folks for a thrilling ride and give them a taste of what it is like to be on board a real monster truck! (additional fee required for ride truck) At 3pm, get up close and personal like no other show you can find at our FREE Pit Party! Check out these beastly machines and allow your kids to touch the monster trucks, get autographs from the drivers and take photographs! At 4pm the track will clear and engines fire as the real show begins! The monster trucks will start and soar through the air as they crush cars, show off skills, take on jumps, and perhaps daringly leap a full size school bus! Grand Slam mini monster is sure to be your child’s favorite as 13 year old driver Tyler Wind II shows off his skills in this kid sized 1/3 scale monster truck! For a small $10 entry fee, your child can have a part in the show by participating in the Kids POWER WHEELS competition (kids must bring their own battery powered vehicles–more details to follow).
Click here for tickets.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2024-07-31 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-07 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-14 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.

Friday Field Days with Archaeology
2024-08-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-08-09 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-08-16 13:30 - 14:30 | 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 August 30 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.

The Hairy Roubaix
2024-08-03 08:00 - 10:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
The Cause: Pedal for Pets
The Friends of the Bedford County Animal Shelter have joined forces with Parks and Recreation to host a ride & run to support for these adorable animals in need! 100% of proceeds go towards saving and caring for homeless pets and finding their furever home! This a family fun adventure weekend with trails, tails, and ales!
The Course:
Bedford County is home to some of the best gravel in Virginia! Each course highlights the best views, the most gravel, with the most FUN! Each course gives riders a unique experience with distances for all fitness levels. Each route averages about 100 ft. per mile in elevation gain.
We have multiple aid stations, noted on the GPS routes and they will be fully stocked with food and drinks! Our friends at Pickle Juice have got us covered and we will have their supplements at every aid station! https://picklepower.com/
The Pickle Juice Company, LLC
The course will be marked with white directional arrow signs. You must use a GPS device to navigate the course, that is the sure fire way to stay on course. You can use your phone and download the RIDEWITHGPS or STRAVA app for FREE and then download the routes below or even better go visit your local bike shop and buy a GPS unit, they are amazing!
Click here for more information and to register.

Forest Farmer's Market
2024-08-03 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!

Graham Ordinary Meadery Event
2024-08-04 13:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Graham Ordinary Meadery for their special events on the weekends! On select days they will be having special events that you don’t want to miss! Click here for more information.

Milepost Music Series
2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Milepost Music brings the the Blue Ridge Music Center to locations along the Parkway.

Peaks of Otter concerts are held the second Sunday of the month, June through September. Concerts are held outdoors in the area between the restaurant and the lodge, near the banks of Abbott Lake with an incredible view of Sharptop Mountain. In case of rain the concert may be moved to the event room at the restaurant.
Visitors can stay the night at historic Peaks of Otter Lodge, eat in the restaurant, take a stroll around Abbott Lake, or hike a trail. There is also a campground at Peaks of Otter.
This is a great event for the whole family ! Click here to see which band is playing each month.

National Night Out
2024-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
National Night Out is an opportunity for the community to come together and strengthen our neighborhood bonds! This is a great chance to get to know your neighbors, engage with local law enforcement, and have a blast with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community celebration!
**What to Expect:**
Free Food & Desserts: Enjoy delicious food and sweet treats, available until they run out!
Local Law Enforcement: Meet officers from our department and other local agencies.
Performances: Catch amazing performances by Liberty High Cheer and Staunton River Middle School.
Music: Dance the night away with tunes from DJ Showtime.
Yard Games & Bounce House: Fun for all ages with exciting games and a bounce house for the kids.

Summer at Lottie J Farm
2024-08-07 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)!

Montvale Farmers Market
2024-08-10 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-08-17 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.

Live Music & Food Truck
2024-08-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
It’s a Country kind of Weekend at Harvest Moon Marketplace & Tavern! Great food by Porter House BBQ and live music by Ella Folk Sat 1-5, and Karlee Raye Sun 1-4!

Concert at the Bower Center
2024-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join the Bower Center for a night of musical fun with NiteKAP on Saturday, August 10th from 6-8pm.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Montvale School Preservation Foundation Concert
2024-08-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Old Montvale School, 11575 W. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, Montvale, United States
Dance the night away with the Band Of Oz! This outdoor show will be Sunday, August 11, 5-8 p.m. at the Old Montvale School!
Bring your chairs, blankets and energy! Show will be in a spacious grassy area, perfect for dancing.
Tickets are $30/person or $50/couple, and can be purchased at any area Aqua Pros store or at the gate. This is a fundraiser for preservation efforts at the school. (Children 12 and under are free!)
Top Dawgs Mobile will be serving a wide menu of sandwiches, wraps and salads as well as shaved ice, nachos and cotton candy. Beer, wine, sodas, water and ice cream available for purchase as well. No coolers.

Survival 101 Skill Clinic
2024-08-13 18:00 - 19:45 | Independence Park, 1172 Venhorst Drive, Bedford, Va, 24523
This is a series of FREE family friendly skill clinics to learn outdoor skills!
All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate!
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 Independence Park in Bedford at the main shelter. The session will start at 6:00pm, feel free to come early and eat dinner and explore the park beforehand.
Some of the topics they will cover:
H2O and human health/nutrition
survival situations and terrain
Water sources
Water filtration methods
Chemical
Cartridge filters
Solar
Plants
Pros and cons of each
Water storage

These sessions are led by Lee Wittekind, Bedford Co. Parks and Rec’s Outdoor Event and Outreach Coordinator.

Face the Forest 5K
2024-08-17 07:30 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Poplar Forest for the 12th 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.

Dog Daze of Summer
2024-08-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Let’s celebrate the summer winding down and support the local shelters at the same time! Come on out for music by the Chris Hammock Duo and meet some adoptable dogs with Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter. Bring a donation for the shelter for an extra 10% off your purchase at the winery.
The Emmadale Takeout will be serving up authentic British cuisine like fish & chips from 12-5!
