Live Music at Portside
Live Music at Portside
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. 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....
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. 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....
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. 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....
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. 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....
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 21 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...
Held at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, teams will be led through rolling terrain and prompted with tasks to execute. Participants will traverse obstacles, navigate the land, ruck long-distances, and use critical thinking and teamwork skills to complete the challenges at hand. We invite all that are willing to work hard, get dirty and accomplish the mission that...
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning 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!
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. 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 Sedalia Country Fair & Gathering is a place for conversation about culture and agriculture, and about those spaces where art and the natural sciences meet. 10-4pm. $5 entry fee, KIDS 12 & under FREE! Featuring the Southern Virginia Draft Horse and Mule Show! Also, enjoy live music, sheep herding demos, canning, baking, flower competition...
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. 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....
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.
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!
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. 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....
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. 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....
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information. Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. 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....
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information. Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. 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....
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information. Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
The National D-Day Memorial and the Bedford Fire Department will remember the September 11, 2001 attacks with an annual wreath laying and remarks. Regular admission fees apply.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information. Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 21 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...
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning 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!
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 of African Americans...
Buzz on over for a FREE event all about bees, pollinators, native plants, and local food in the Blue Ridge region! 🐝 Explore a swarm of 50+ vendors, sample sweet local honey, see six live observation hives up close, and enjoy guest speakers, kids’ activities, and live music. Come hungry for food trucks and thirsty...
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!
Celebrate 50 years of live community theatre in Bedford! This production will include a look back at some of the most memorable moments. Only weekend only - four chances to see this special production! September 12 - 7:30 PM September 13 - 2 PM & 7:30 PM September 14 - 2 PM Click here...
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information. Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information. Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
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 Constitution Day, the day in 1787 the American Constitution was signed into law. Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission...
Free admission at the National D-Day Memorial for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Air Force!
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information. Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
This will be the seventh annual Carter Craft Foundation Golf Tournament on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Ivy Hill Golf Club in Forest, VA. Two Flights. Morning and Afternoon. Flight One: 7 a.m. | Tee Off Time 8:00 a.m. Flight Two: 12 p.m. | Tee Off Time 1:30 p.m. Teams of Four Total Team Cost...
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Join the National D-Day Memorial as they recognize prisoners of war and America’s sons and daughters who remain missing with our annual wreath laying at the Memorial’s POW/MIA flag, located on the east lawn (behind the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument). Regular admission fees apply.
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning 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!
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.
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....
Your legs will beg, and your bike will bark! The Dirty Dog Dare isn’t your average mountain bike race. It’s a multi-format mountain bike event for all kinds of dirt lovers. A true test of determination, legs, and tail-wagging endurance. Whether you're looking to sprint, push your limits, or go full-on ultra, we’ve got you...
Enjoy a fun-filled day celebrating all things fall — featuring amazing local vendors, seasonal goodies, and festive vibes!
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....
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information. Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors! 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! Awe: We will...
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
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...
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 21 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...
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....
The Bedford Farmers Market will have fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products! Free off-street parking. The market is open Every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th. Click here to see which vendors will be on site each week!
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning 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!
The Blue Ridge Jeep Invasion will be held at Sedalia Center! This is an outdoor event that will feature many national, regional and local jeep accessory vendors. There will be multiple food vendors, full line up of live music bands, a Show & Shine competition with awards, raffles and 50/50 drawings. There will be on-site...
Gather ye, good folk of every realm, for the Third Annual Fantasy & Medieval Faire returns with great fanfare and mirth! This year, the tale turns to the most fabled treasure of all — the Holy Grail. Venture to Wind Vineyards, where the veil betwixt worlds grows thin, and magic and legend entwine. Who knoweth...
Come to the Bedford Moose Lodge for this exciting Cruise-In! Enjoy food, music and prizes! Proceeds go to the National D-Day Memorial. No Entry Fee - Donations Welcomed. All entries with donation will receive a free T-shirt.
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....
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
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...
Gather your clubs and join us fogreens! Experience the perfect mix of fun, delicious refreshments, and meaningful connections, all in support of a vital cause—raising awareness and funds for breast cancer in our community for an extraordinary day on the course! DATE: Friday, October 3rd, 2025 LOCATION: Mariners Landing Country Club ADDRESS: 2052 Lake Retreat...
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 21 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...
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....
The Bedford Farmers Market will have fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products! Free off-street parking. The market is open Every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th. Click here to see which vendors will be on site each week!
To celebrate this beautiful month stop by Gross Orchard for music, food, apples, pumpkins and everything Fall! Ken Horne with Nitekap will be playing from 11:00-1:00, and food served up by El Cabritoes, followed up by our delicious fried apple pies! Free admission.
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning 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!
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....
Olivia, of Fletcher Fields Ceramics, is coming back to help you glaze an adorable lighted pumpkin and a spooky witch's cauldron mug. $60 for all the supplies and your first glass of wine, beer, or cider. Tickets: https://checkout.square.site/buy/QWCVYE4RRN72HN2SPLM7LQ5L Tickets are refundable up to 48 hours prior to event. You don't need to print a ticket,...