Bower Center Exhibit
2025-03-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-29 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries.
Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be open during the events on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The gallery images from both the adult and youth exhibits are available online as well!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2025-03-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 | 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. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!

Virginia Flower Fest
2025-03-22 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-29 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-30 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-05 10:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Step into a sea of 50,000+ blooming tulips at this first ever Tulip Festival at Layman Family Farms!
Enjoy breathtaking photo ops, leisurely strolls through vibrant fields, and a day filled with family-friendly farm fun.
When: March 22nd – April 20th
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 10 AM – 6 PM
Click here to purchase tickets.

Spa Day Saturday at the Meadery
2025-03-22 12:00 - 18:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
‘Spring’ into Self-Care and join us for a relaxing retreat at a beautiful mountain lodge!
Enjoy delicious Mimosas and Mead while you get a massage by the lovely Brittany Lorenzo and browse unique specialty items showcased by local vendors.

Live Music at New London Ruritan Club
2025-03-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-29 19:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is a family friendly community dance with live entertainers!! $10/adult, doors open at 6:30pm, music 7-10pm. Please bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Supported by Ruritan volunteers.

Irish Tavern Days at Harvest Moon
2025-03-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Irish Tavern days in March! Come listen authentic Irish music that begins St Paddy’s Day weekend with Root 2 Music! Then March 23rd again with Star City Ceili Band! In the Tavern and under the Pavilion! Free Admission!

Get to Harvest Moon Marketplace with beers from some of the oldest breweries in Europe, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Germany and more, plus award-winning wines, awesome Meads, ciders, and more! Open 12-5 for live music! Also, get some tasty Irish-themed Food!
Shop, Eat, Drink! Family-friendly environment. Experience Ireland at Harvest Moon Marketplace! 14917 Moneta Rd. Moneta, VA at Smith Mountain Lake!

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-03-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Simmons Golf Tournament Pro-Am
2025-03-29 10:30 - 17:00 | Mariners Landing Resort, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Mariners Landing Country Club is hosting the inaugural Simmons Golf Tournament Pro-Am! Each team of three amateurs will have the incredible opportunity to play alongside a professional golfer or top collegiate player.

Come out and be part of this historic event—whether you’re playing, supporting a team, or just enjoying a great day of watching golf. This is a rare opportunity to watch talented professionals compete alongside passionate amateurs right here at MLCC. Gather your friends and family, soak in the action, and cheer on the players as they take on our beautiful course. You won’t want to miss this exciting day of competition and community!

Community & Public Viewing schedule:

10:30 – 10:50 – Introduction of Pros
11:00 – 11:50 – Driving range and practice area open to participants
12:00 – Tournament begins – shotgun start
5:00 or (immediately following play) – Awards

Meet the Professionals Competing:
Zach Barbin – PGA Professional from Elkton, MD. Played at Liberty University. Winner of the 2024 Philadelphia Assistants Championship and runner-up at the 2024 Maryland Open.

Connor Burgess – Lynchburg, VA native and Virginia Tech alum. Achieved five professional wins and competed on the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour.

Austin Duncan – Former Liberty University player from Gastonia, NC. Holds five professional wins and finished 2nd on the GPro Tour points list in 2024.

Alex Fuchs – Originally from France, Fuchs played at Liberty University and won two collegiate events. He has three years of experience on the Canadian Tour and Challenge Tour and has caddied on the LIV Tour.

Charlie Hanson – Richmond, VA native and Virginia Tech alum. Turned pro in May 2024. Winner of the 2021 Myrtle Beach Amateur and holds the course record (61) at the Eastern Amateur.

Ike Joy – Denver, NC native playing at Liberty University. A Conference USA (CUSA) champion, he recorded two top-10 finishes in Fall 2024.

Dick Mast – PGA Tour lifetime member from Lynchburg, VA. Has played in over 650 PGA Tour-sanctioned events and competed in a Champions Tour event at age 73.

Jacob Mast – Lynchburg, VA native and Class A PGA Professional. Winner of the 2022 MAPGA Southern Chapter Championship.

Josh Ryan – Pennsylvania native currently playing at Liberty University. Named 2024 Conference USA Player of the Year and 2023 ASUN Freshman of the Year.

Isaac Simmons – Huddleston, VA native and former Liberty University standout. Competed in the 2023 U.S. Open, turned pro in June 2024, and already has three top-3 finishes in professional events.

Kieran Vincent – From Harare, Zimbabwe, Vincent played at Liberty University, was an NCAA All-American, and has competed on the PGA Tour Canada and the Asian Tour.

Course Closure & Spectators Welcome!

The course will be closed all day for the tournament, but we encourage spectators to come out and watch! This is a fantastic opportunity to see top talent compete right here at Mariners Landing.

For more details, visit: simmonsgolf.com

D&D at the Meadery
2025-03-29 12:00 - 18:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
World Weavers Productions is hosting their immersive D&D LIVE experience at the Meadery- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, however you must purchase a ticket to PLAY!
**LIVE MUSIC BY Cyanwoode 2-4!**
**SPECIAL ON-SITE VENDOR!!** (A dazzling DISPLAY of FANTASTICAL flare!** Sea Mac )
**SPECIALTY DRINKS, DELICIOUS MEAD, QUESTING SNACKS & FUN!**

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-03-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-30 13:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2025-03-30 14:00 - 16:00 | 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!

Winey Chicks Boutique Anniversary Event
2025-04-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Winey Chicks Boutique, 1129 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Winey Chicks located in Forest, is celebrating 11 years of business! Shop tons of specials and have a great time at this cute boutique!

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2025-04-04 16:30 - 19:30 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!

Thrive Outside Festival
2025-04-05 10:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Free ENTRY!
Come to Falling Creek Park Saturday, April 5th, between 10am-6pm to learn how you can THRIVE OUTSIDE this outdoor season by meeting local vendors, outfitters, camps, clubs, farms, healthcare practitioners, gyms, gear outfittern-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! 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!

Be sure to check out our local accommodations page and Contact us if we can help you, or call 540-587-5681.

Click here for more information!

Goat Yoga
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Woodpecker Hollow Farm, 1911 Von Roy Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings of the sanctuary as you flow through yoga poses with adorable goats roaming around you. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with nature, unwind, and have some fun with our furry friends.
