Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-03-29 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-25 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | 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 this weekend!

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

Wander & Awe Foraging Clinic
2026-03-31 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Bedford County Parks and Recreation, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors!
Wander: They will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season!
Awe: You will cover different resources, tools, ways to ID, look-alikes, various uses, history, and traditional practices regarding the plants & fungi. Plan on learning 10-15 different plants/Fungi each session.
Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome! You will be typically hiking less than 1 mile each session unless otherwise noted in the event discussion.
Meetings will be the LAST Tuesday of each month, Mar-Oct Sessions start at 6:30pm.
Sometimes the locations will change, click here for any updates.

Music Bingo
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete with friends, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-04-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-01 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!

Spring Wine Festival at Poplar Forest
2026-04-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest is hosting the second annual Thomas Jefferson Spring Wine Festival this April!
Join us for a day filled with wineries, artisans, food vendors, live music and more on Poplar Forest’s south lawn as we celebrate Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine. Enjoy tastings from regional wineries, shop from local artisan vendors, and enjoy food from one of our local food vendors!
General admission tickets, which include tasting and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass (while supplies last), are $35 in advance and $40 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door; children ages 6 and under, free. Note: you must purchase a tasting ticket to taste or purchase wine.
Click here for tickets and more information.

Thrive Outside Festival
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:30 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Thrive Outside is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival hosted by Bedford County Parks & Recreation and the Bedford Area YMCA. Presented by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, Destination Bedford, and Centra Health, this exciting event celebrates all things outdoors and active living in our region.
This festival will be Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Falling Creek Park. Explore a wide variety of local vendors, outfitters, camps, clubs, farms, gyms, healthcare practitioners, and non-profits focused on adventure and recreation, agriculture and homesteading, and health and wellness.
Enjoy live music, competitions, food trucks, a beer garden, hands-on workshops and demonstrations, and plenty of kids’ activities, making it a perfect day for the whole family. Leashed dogs are welcome too!
Come connect face-to-face with the people and organizations that make outdoor experiences thrive in our area and learn about upcoming events and activities throughout the region.

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2026-04-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake Discovery Center, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 21st annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month!

The Discovery Center
Single ticket: $10; Season ticket: $30 (includes parking)
Friends of SMLSP members: Single ticket: $8; Season ticket: $24 (includes parking)
Click here for more information on each months topic.

Naturalization Ceremony at Poplar Forest
2026-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming 30 new American citizens in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s 283rd birthday. Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar Forest.

Terrapin Mountain Earth Festival
2026-04-24 09:00 - 22:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
A full weekend of live music, sustainability education, and thoughtful ways to take care of the earth and each other.
Camp under the stars at the foot of Terrapin Mountain to celebrate our Mother Earth at the Terrapin Mountain Earth Day Festival.
Local food vendors, craft vendor market, and camping all weekend! Get your tickets and make your reservations now!

Conversations with Mr. Jefferson program
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The annual Conversations with Mr. Jefferson program will be returning to his retreat home in 2026!
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest as three of the most influential men in Colonial America sit down to discuss the Declaration of Independence and what it means to self-govern. Join Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker in conversation with John Adams, portrayed by Sam Goodyear, and Dr. Benjamin Franklin, portrayed by Bryan Austin. Hear from these prominent men as they discuss their lives and differing views of government followed by an audience Q&A. Following the program, a reception will allow guests to continue the conversation and meet our three guests one on one for photos.
$38/adults, $20/college students and youth (ages 6-18), $7 for children under 6 plus taxes and fees

SML Triathlon
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Staged out of beautiful Smith Mountain Lake State Park this triathlon classic has clear water, mountain views and fun courses. The swim features a sandy beach start and a crisp, clear lake. The bike and run courses are rolling, but not too challenging. This is a great race if you are just starting out in the sport, or have been racing for 20 years. Smith Mountain Lake is home to numerous lodging options and attractions. There is great trail running in the park and the Blue Ridge Parkway isn’t too far away if you want to stay the night and ride again on Sunday. With numerous B&B’s, restaurants and wineries in the area this race needs to be on your “recreation” bucket list!
Click here to register and for more information.
