Destination Bedford

BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
2024-04-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-09 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.

Beers & Brains Trivia
2024-04-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-31 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us every Sunday for an exciting and brain-teasing adventure at our weekly Trivia Event! Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and some prizes. Whether you’re a trivia buff, a history major, or just looking for a fun time out, our Beers & Brains Trivia is the place to be. Grab a team, show off your expertise, and enjoy some time filled with laughter, banter, friendly competition, and good company. Don’t miss out on the chance to become the ultimate trivia champion.

Bedford Bowl Jam - Skate Competition
2024-04-13 11:00 - 14:00 | bedford Skate Park, Falling Creek Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Get shreddy ready for a Skateboard Bowl Jam Competition at Falling Creek Skatepark! Who will be crowned King and Queen of Shredford?!
Registration 10-11am – In Person Only
Bowl competition 11-2pm
One Minute Bowl Run
FCA Downhill Skate Race
Cook Out and Free Ride 3:30-5:00pm
Anxious for Nothing indoor skate park in the Westgate shopping Center.
Click here for more information.

Gross Orchard Apple Blossom Festival
2024-04-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bring your family and enjoy a day of fun, food, music, wagon rides, vendors, and the beauty of springtime in Apple Valley with the orchards in full bloom!

Four Paws Farm Hike
2024-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Long Meadow Farm, 2428 Carters Mill Rd, Huddleston, Virginia, 24104
This is a non-timed event on a working farm. The 2.5+/- course offers a variety of terrain with lots of creek side trails so your dog can drink, open fields, gentle hills and wooded trails. One dog per entry. This is a rain or shine event!
*ALL DOGS MUST BE CURRENTLY VACCINATED FOR RABIES*
Registration link: Four Paws Farm Hike
Registration ends April 11, 2024

Spring Nature Photography Class at Claytor Nature Center
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Explore the trails and learn skills in nature photography at Claytor Nature Center! Capture incredible views of the local flora and fauna in this beginner level course.
Any camera, including your phone, is welcome.
Bring your boots, bug spray and a buddy to join along!
Registration is required for all participants. (Click Here to Register)
$20 for nonmembers
$15 for members

Music Bingo Night at Beale's
2024-04-10 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!

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2024-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Join the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 15th Annual Winter Lecture Series at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center.
Winter Lecture Series
Sundays: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

January 7: Virginia Flying Squirrels
Presented By: Dr. Todd Fredericksen, Ferrum College
February 4: Virginia Ruffner & B.T. Washington
Presented By: Sheridan Brown, Booker T. Washington National Monument
March 3: The Changing Climate
Presented By: Dr. Michael Bentley, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (retired)
April 7: The Amazing Life of Bees
Presented By: Ann Zudekoff, Piedmont Beekeepers Association
Ticket Prices
Single – $10.00
Season Ticket – $30
FSMLSP Members – $8
Prices include Parking Fee – All tickets paid at door
For more information call: Smith Mountain Lake State Park 540.297.6066

Casino Night at Mariners Landing
2024-04-06 18:00 - 21:30 | Blackwater Room at the Pointe in Mariners Landing, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Join us for an evening of gaming, music, prizes, drinks, and great company at the first Casino Night at Mariners Landing.
Try your luck at the poker or blackjack tables, roll the dice at the craps table, take a chance with the slot machines, or spin the wheel at the roulette table. Don’t know how to play? No problem! Trained dealers will be ready to help you play like a pro.
Light snacks will be available as well as a cash bar.
Ticket price includes $10,000 of play money and a raffle ticket – benefiting Saunders Volunteer Fire Department

Root 2 Music In Concert at Bower Center
2024-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
ROOT 2 MUSIC began as the musical intersection of Deep South country blues and Celtic/Appalachian fiddle music.
Root 2 Music features fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, percussion plus additional miscellaneous instruments. David Frank and Nancy Reid began Root 2 Music over 15 years ago. Nancy’s sister, Mary Beth Young Coffee, of the successful Celtic group “Beggar’s Circus”, sometimes plays in Root 2 Music. The group’s many musical friends may also join in. Root 2 Music has won recognition at the Appalachian String Band Festival (Clifftop) and at the International Blues Challenge (Beale Street, Memphis) and is well known along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia for fun and music.
*Click here to purchase tickets.

Thrive Outside Festival
2024-04-06 09:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Learn how you can THRIVE OUTSIDE this outdoor season by meeting local vendors, outfitters, camps, clubs, farms, healthcare practitioners, gyms, gear outfitters, and non-profits that specialize in:
Adventure/Recreation
Agriculture/Homesteading
Health/Wellness
This is THE place to come and learn about all the upcoming outdoor events and activities in our region and talk face to face with the amazing people who make them happen!
Some of these groups will be offering workshops teaching various skills or lessons on how to THRIVE OUTSIDE!
We have TONS of kids activities as well so bring the whole family!
Farm Petting Zoo – Inflatables – Foam Machine – Kids Bike Course
Food Trucks – Outdoor Music – Workshops – Vendors + More!

10th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
2024-03-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Named to honor the Center’s primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours.
Dr. Bower’s love for the Bedford community and desire for an inclusive art center inspired this unique judged exhibit, accepting all artist entries and offering a platform for all who wish to participate. This exhibit proves each year to be varied and exciting for all ages.
Exhibit entry is free. Gallery admission is free.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza
2024-03-30 11:00 - 14:00 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
This year’s Easter Egg-Stravaganza at EastLake Community Church is going to be a great time with families all over our community!
This year’s event will feature:
An egg-citing egg hunt for kids of all ages
Bounce houses
Petting zoo
Face painting
Free food
Crafts & family games

Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Spring Oak Bedford, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Children are invited to participate in Bedford County Parks & Recreation’s annual toy filled Easter Egg Hunt!
The Easter Bunny will also be on site for pictures so make sure to bring your camera.
All are welcome and the event is free!

Easter Egg Hunt & Ranch Day
2024-03-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Twin J Ranch, 2478 Moneta Road, Bedford, VA, 24523
Come enjoy an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny, unicorn meet & greet, petting zoo, bounce house, kids play corral, Easter crafts, and more!
Admission: $5 Entry Fee
3 & Under FREE

****If you plan to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt please BRING YOUR OWN BASKET****

10am – Gates Open
Petting Zoo Open
Kids Corral Open
11am – Easter Bunny Arrives
12pm- Unicorn Arrives
1pm- Easter Egg Hunt
3pm- Gates Close

Homeschool Day
2024-03-27 10:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the National D-Day Memorial for Homeschool Day!
At Homeschool Day, students and their families will participate in special tours, programs, and demonstrations from the Memorial and community partners to learn more about D-Day and what it took to claim victory.
Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at education@dday.org for more information.

Moneta Easter Egg-Stravaganza!
2024-03-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, 12737 North Old Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
Come have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and explore the fire trucks!
This is a FREE event, but the fire department is accepting donations to help reach their fundraising goal for new equipment!

Spring Harvest Dinner
2024-03-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
One of America’s first foodies, Thomas Jefferson had a taste for fine wines and gourmet foods. Join the president, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, in his private retreat to raise a glass to a successful spring harvest and enjoy a multi-course dinner with wine pairings.
Must be 21 and over. Tickets for the Spring Harvest Dinner with Mr. Jefferson are $200 per person or $375 per couple. Reservations are required and tickets must be purchased by March 15, due to catering considerations. Dress code is business casual.
Click here to register.
