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 Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
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Wander & Awe- Bedford Outdoor Adventures
Wander & Awe- Bedford Outdoor Adventures
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide! Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome! Wander: We 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! We will meet at different...
2 events,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Moneta Farmer’s Market
Moneta Farmer’s Market
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.
1 event,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
4 events,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Friday Field Days with Archaeology
Friday Field Days with Archaeology
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...
Southern Rock & Country Music Fest at Harvest Moon
Southern Rock & Country Music Fest at Harvest Moon
Come to Harvest Moon Pavilion for the Southern Rock & Country Music Fest! 4 Bands in 3 Days! Labor Day Weekend! Great Food Trucks, Fantastic Tavern of Beers, Wines, Meads, Ciders and more, Music for 3 days out on the Harvest Moon Wine & Beer Garden Stage & Pavilion, plus Shopping & Homestead Creamery Ice...
5 events,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Graham Ordinary Meadery 2 Year Anniversary
Graham Ordinary Meadery 2 Year Anniversary
The MEADERY IS TURNING 2 and is going to celebrate with another Viking Day! Welcoming local Viking Group "Vikings of the Valley" with their very own Viking ship to be on-site and available for photo ops and demos! They will also be bringing weaponry to display/discuss, their group's own story-teller and potential shields & drinking...
Southern Rock & Country Music Fest at Harvest Moon
Southern Rock & Country Music Fest at Harvest Moon
Come to Harvest Moon Pavilion for the Southern Rock & Country Music Fest! 4 Bands in 3 Days! Labor Day Weekend! Great Food Trucks, Fantastic Tavern of Beers, Wines, Meads, Ciders and more, Music for 3 days out on the Harvest Moon Wine & Beer Garden Stage & Pavilion, plus Shopping & Homestead Creamery Ice...
3 events,
Southern Rock & Country Music Fest at Harvest Moon
Southern Rock & Country Music Fest at Harvest Moon
Come to Harvest Moon Pavilion for the Southern Rock & Country Music Fest! 4 Bands in 3 Days! Labor Day Weekend! Great Food Trucks, Fantastic Tavern of Beers, Wines, Meads, Ciders and more, Music for 3 days out on the Harvest Moon Wine & Beer Garden Stage & Pavilion, plus Shopping & Homestead Creamery Ice...
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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Labor Day Concert & Fireworks
Labor Day Concert & Fireworks
The annual Labor Day Concert is back and this year, playing on the stage is David Leonard, Hope Darst, and Joseph O’Brien. The event will be from 5 pm – 10 pm. There will be games for the kids and food vendors. After the concert, there will be a fireworks display. Bring your family and...
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Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 79th 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...
2 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 79th 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...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
2 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 79th 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...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
2 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 79th 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...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
4 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 79th 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...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
First Fridays at Falling Creek Park
First Fridays at Falling Creek Park
Bring the whole family for First Fridays at Falling Creek Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy music from local artist. Kids activities and food trucks will also be available. Performances by: September 6th: Stargazer Band October 4th: Tory Bailey and Tradition This is a free community event!
5 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 79th 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...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
4 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 79th 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 @ 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!
Milepost Music Series
Milepost Music Series
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...
1 event,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 79th 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...
2 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 79th 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...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
2 events,
Poppy Peace Garden Display
Poppy Peace Garden Display
This September marks the official 79th 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...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
2 events,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
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Trivia and Karaoke Night at the Peaks
Trivia and Karaoke Night at the Peaks
Recruit your team and join us for the first Peaks of Otter trivia night! Test your knowledge on anything from local history to music trivia. The event starts at 5 PM but make sure to head over to the Peaks of Otter restaurant beforehand for some much-needed brain food! Drinks will also be available at...
2 events,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Forest Friday Cheers
Forest Friday Cheers
Every Friday this Fall, enjoy live music, great food, beer, cider, kids activities, local vendors and more! This is a free family friendly event. Click here to see who is playing each week!
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Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Come to Gross' Orchard on Saturday, September 14th for Family Fun Day! A day of fun, food and entertainment. A day we remember and honor the legacy of Walter Gross.
Montvale Farmers Market
Montvale Farmers Market
The Montvale Farmers Market hosts farmers, artisans and crafters the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
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Roots & Reconnection Festival
Roots & Reconnection Festival
Join the Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors for the Roots and Reconnection Festival, a special event to honor, celebrate, and educate about the life, culture, and history of the enslaved Africans who lived and worked on the plantation, as well as the culture and life...
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!
2 events,
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Naturalization Ceremony
Naturalization Ceremony
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (SDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming new American citizens in honor of Constitution Day, the day in 1787 the American Constitution was signed into law. A luncheon for the new citizens and their families will...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
1 event,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
1 event,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
2 events,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Forest Friday Cheers
Forest Friday Cheers
Every Friday this Fall, enjoy live music, great food, beer, cider, kids activities, local vendors and more! This is a free family friendly event. Click here to see who is playing each week!
5 events,
Montvale Farmers Market
Montvale Farmers Market
The Montvale Farmers Market hosts farmers, artisans and crafters the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
Open Farm Days
Open Farm Days
Come enjoy the 5th 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...
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Bedford Centerfest
Bedford Centerfest
This is one of Central Virginia’s largest street festivals. The event features a family friendly atmosphere with vendors, food trucks, live music, artisan market, children’s activities, and more! For more information and event updates, click here.
2 events,
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre 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....
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The Deloreans 80s band at Wind Vineyards
The Deloreans 80s band at Wind Vineyards
Gates open at 4pm and The Deloreans taking the stage at approximately 630 until 10pm. The Deloreans are a seasoned showband comprised of 6 distinct vocalists that cover the most memorable artists and nostalgic songs of the ‘80s. Each band member is featured throughout the show, making this band’s most notable attribute its unmatched variety....
2 events,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Wander & Awe- Bedford Outdoor Adventures
Wander & Awe- Bedford Outdoor Adventures
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide! Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome! Wander: We 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! We will meet at different...
1 event,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
1 event,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
2 events,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
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SML Boomer Band in Concert
SML Boomer Band in Concert
*** This is a venue change due to pending poor weather *** New indoor location is below Bulldocks restaurant in Downtown Moneta. Park on lower level next to "All Things Irish" store. 1100 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA Suite 101 Come enjoy this charity event supporting the Smith Mountain Arts Council (SMAC). Doors open at 6...
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The Peaks Disc Golf Tournament & Community Adventure Day
The Peaks Disc Golf Tournament & Community Adventure Day
The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center is excited to show off their 9-hole disc golf course, with a Disc Golf Tournament at 10 am on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Come out and enjoy this beautiful facility, play some disc golf, and stay for the Community Adventure Day from 11 am - 4 pm, complete with...
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre 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....
Open Farm Days
Open Farm Days
Come enjoy the 5th 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...
3 events,
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre 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....
Harvest Moon Farm Days Celebration
Harvest Moon Farm Days Celebration
Enjoy the Rarely Available Band on Saturday, and Ella Folk for brunch on Sunday and apple Cider Floats, felting and spinning workshops, alpaca farm tours by reservation and more! Click here for more information.
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Confederate Railroad in Concert
Confederate Railroad in Concert
**Moved to Sunday, September 29** Come see Confederate Railroad in concert at Wind Vineyards! Gates open at 5pm and Confederate Railroad comes on at 7:30pm. Limited tables are available for purchase! Click here for tickets.
1 event,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
1 event,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
1 event,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
5 events,
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center Exhibit
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool
Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool
Don't miss the D-Day themed Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool in Bedford County, Virginia for Fall 2024. Fall farm fun for the whole family, with pumpkins, a farm animal petting zoo, games, and more! The corn maze is also open for private party reservations during the week. Simply see our Private Events...
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre 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....
9 events,
Open Farm Days
Open Farm Days
Come enjoy the 5th 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...
Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool
Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool
Don't miss the D-Day themed Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool in Bedford County, Virginia for Fall 2024. Fall farm fun for the whole family, with pumpkins, a farm animal petting zoo, games, and more! The corn maze is also open for private party reservations during the week. Simply see our Private Events...
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre 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....
3 events,
Layman Family Farms
Layman Family Farms
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre 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....
Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool
Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool
Don't miss the D-Day themed Corn Maze at Blue Ridge Lamb & Wool in Bedford County, Virginia for Fall 2024. Fall farm fun for the whole family, with pumpkins, a farm animal petting zoo, games, and more! The corn maze is also open for private party reservations during the week. Simply see our Private Events...
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Peaks Teacher Appreciation Day
Peaks Teacher Appreciation Day
This will be a day dedicated to celebrating the hard work and dedication of our local educators. Immerse yourself in a day of adventure and professional development designed to mirror the student experience at The Peaks. Whether you’re conquering the low ropes course, honing your survival skills, or simply enjoying the great outdoors, this event...