Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
Bower Center Exhbit
Bower Center Exhbit
Come to the Bower Center to view the BCPS Elementary School Exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
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Taco Cruise
Taco Cruise
Enjoy delicious tacos on the Virginia Dare while cruising Smith Mountain Lake! Click here for more information and tickets.
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Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, 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!
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Live Music @ Portside
Live Music @ Portside
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!
7 events,
Forest Farmer’s Market
Forest Farmer’s Market
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held 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!
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The poppies will...
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1 Year of Mead!
1 Year of Mead!
Come celebrate 1 year of Graham Ordinary's Meadery! This a Monty Python themed party! This anniversary celebration will include food, live music, costume contest, bonfire, and of course mead!
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Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The poppies will...
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Harvest Moon Summertime Bash
Harvest Moon Summertime Bash
Delicious BBQ, along with a tasting bar that will feature Moonshine drinks, and Tropical Wine Cocktails! Dance away to the blues and rock of 3DT, and soak in the last Summertime days with friends and family at the Harvest Moon Pavilion! Must be 21 for tasting bar drinks, but they also offer mocktails! There will...
Live Music @ Mitchell’s
Live Music @ Mitchell’s
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.
3 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The poppies will...
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Mitchell’s Labor Day Celebration
Mitchell’s Labor Day Celebration
Celebrate Labor Day at Mitchell's! Live music by Tim Rowlett and Annalyse Marie!
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Labor Day Concert & Fireworks
Labor Day Concert & Fireworks
Eastlake Community Church will host an evening of family fun on the church grounds. There will be games for the kids, food vendors and the musical highlight of the evening is Ben Fuller, a Christian recording artist recently nominated for Breakout Single of the Year, “Who I Am”. After the concert, there will be a...
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Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The poppies will...
1 event,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The poppies will...
3 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The poppies will...
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, 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!
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
3 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The poppies will...
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Centertown Cruise In
Centertown Cruise In
Come to Downtown Bedford the 2nd Friday of each month for a Cruise In!! Cars will line the streets and you will have an opportunity to visit local Downtown vendors, restaurants, local food trucks and more. Roads will close at 6pm and the car show will run from 6:30 pm till dark!
Live Music @ Portside
Live Music @ Portside
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!
6 events,
Forest Farmer’s Market
Forest Farmer’s Market
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held 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!
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The poppies will...
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Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social
Women ages 18 and older are invited to learn about who the BWC is, what they do and how they can be a part. Door prizes will be given away and of course lots of yummy ice-cream! For more information, call 540-816-9385.
3 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The poppies will...
Live Music @ Mitchell’s
Live Music @ Mitchell’s
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
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!
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Patriot Day Wreath Laying
Patriot Day Wreath Laying
The National D-Day Memorial and the Bedford Fire Department remember the September 11, 2001, attacks with an annual wreath laying. This is a Facebook live event. Click here to watch.
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Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, 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!
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
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SML Good Neighbors Bingo Night
SML Good Neighbors Bingo Night
Come to the SML Pavilion in Downtown Moneta for Bingo! Participants are welcome to bring their own food. Beer and wine must be purchased on-site. Click here for more details.
Live Music @ Portside
Live Music @ Portside
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!
6 events,
Forest Farmer’s Market
Forest Farmer’s Market
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held 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!
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come...
Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire
Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire
On September 16th and 17th come to Second Wind Farm for this Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire as they journey into Middle Earth. Several craft/ artisan vendors, food/beverage vendors and live music! It will be a great 2 day event! Performer Line Up: This Forsaken Epoch - Kinnfolk - Lady Kathana - House...
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Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire
Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire
On September 16th and 17th come to Second Wind Farm for this Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire as they journey into Middle Earth. Several craft/ artisan vendors, food/beverage vendors and live music! It will be a great 2 day event! Performer Line Up: This Forsaken Epoch - Kinnfolk - Lady Kathana - House...
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come...
Live Music @ Mitchell’s
Live Music @ Mitchell’s
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.
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3 events,
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, 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!
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
Live Music at Clam Diggers
Live Music at Clam Diggers
Come to Clam Diggers/Venue 109 for live music! Enjoy great food, drinks and music! Click here to see who is playing each week!
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Live Music @ Portside
Live Music @ Portside
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!
6 events,
Forest Farmer’s Market
Forest Farmer’s Market
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held 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!
Open Farm Days
Open Farm Days
Come enjoy the 4th Annual Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm! Tour the barnyard where you can meet the alpacas, goats, pigs, miniature donkeys and chickens. Check out the brand new Play Barn with swings, rope tunnel, corn pit, mini hay pyramid, small slide and 40 foot tube slide that takes you right into...
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come...
2 events,
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come...
Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
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!
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One Day Mini Camp
One Day Mini Camp
Kids have the day off from school? Send them to the National D-Day Memorial's one-day mini-camp. Students will learn about World War II and D-Day through activities, games, and lessons. Participants should bring lunch. A morning snack will be provided. Register under the Event Tickets tab at store.dday.org.
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Lunchbox Lecture
Lunchbox Lecture
Benjamin Brands, historian with the American Battle Monuments Commission, speaks on the 100th anniversary of ABMC. This is a Facebook Live event. Click here to watch.
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Music Bingo Night at Apocalypse
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works located in Forest, 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!
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Trivia Night @ Beale’s
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
1 event,
Live Music @ Portside
Live Music @ Portside
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!
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Great Bedford Valley Road Ride
Great Bedford Valley Road Ride
This is the second annual Valley Road Ride in Bedford, VA. Starting and ending at Falling Creek Park, the Great Bedford Valley Road Ride (GBVRR) is a group of cycling routes meant to highlight the gorgeous mountain views and pastoral scenes of Bedford County Virginia. Click here to register and for more information.
Forest Farmer’s Market
Forest Farmer’s Market
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held 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!
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come...
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MTB Race
MTB Race
Sponsored by Centra and Presented by Bedford County Parks and Recreation and Bedford Outdoor Adventures! Come out to Falling Creek Bike Park after THE Great Bedford Valley Road Ride and the Hairy Roubaix for camping and more racing on Sunday! https://www.the-great-bedford-valley-road-ride.com/ Swap that road/gravel bike for your MTB and compete in a 6, 15, 30, or...
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come...