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.
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Spring Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
Spring Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest introduces the first annual Spring Thomas Jefferson 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...
Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
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!
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Virginia Flower Fest
Virginia Flower Fest
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.
Paint Day & Spring Market
Paint Day & Spring Market
Come to the Meadery at Graham Ordinary for this special painting event and market! PAINTING OPEN TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FROM 1-4 OUTDOOR VENDOR MARKET 12-5 ! **SPECIAL VENDORS : Wire Wrapping & Beading by Renee, Bucken Creations, Margaret Deluise, Mikala Tapia ** Wood-burning demo!** DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINKS! MEADERY OPEN 12-6! KIDS CRAFTS, SNACKS AND...
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BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
SML Business Expo
SML Business Expo
F&S Building Innovations Presents the 21st Annual SML Business Expo on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 3 PM to 7 PM at EastLake Community Church. This exciting event will showcase over 100 local businesses, offering a diverse range of products and services related to home, business, and life. The Expo is free and open to...
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BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Come to Beale's Brewery 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!
Apocalypse Trivia Night
Apocalypse Trivia Night
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
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Peaks Retreat Open to the Public Day
Peaks Retreat Open to the Public Day
For the next few months, The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center will host several days each month that are open to the public - free of charge. Guests are welcome to hike our trails, enjoy a game of disc golf, or even play a game of basketball, volleyball, or gaga. Or if you've been wanting...
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
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!
4 events,
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
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!
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
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!
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Avenel Community Yard Sale
Avenel Community Yard Sale
Come out and sell your goodies or shop for some new ones! Reserve your spot today to sell for only $20! This will be an event you DON'T want to miss! To reserve your spot to sell, please call 540-798-1961.
Bedford Farmers Market
Bedford Farmers Market
Enjoy this outdoor market in downtown Bedford! Shop local vendors providing fresh produce, meats, flowers, baked goods, beautiful artisan crafts, and more!
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Virginia Flower Fest
Virginia Flower Fest
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.
SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the twentieth annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month! Click here for tickets and more information.
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BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
3 events,
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Come to Beale's Brewery 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!
Apocalypse Trivia Night
Apocalypse Trivia Night
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
4 events,
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
World Weavers at the Meadery
World Weavers at the Meadery
Come to the Meadery at Graham Ordinary to see the World Weavers and all of the magic that they bring! Click here for more information for each event.
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!
5 events,
Bedford Chamber of Commerce Job Fair
Bedford Chamber of Commerce Job Fair
Hiring, or looking for a job? Search no longer! For the past 12 years, the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce has striven to create a healthy workforce for the Bedford area through organizing large public job fairs, and in the age of digital recruitment, bridging the gap between employers and job seekers is more important...
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
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!
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Fiber Festival
Fiber Festival
Join Stitch Witch of Bedford in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains at Sedilia Center for a gathering of fiber friends! Enjoy yarn vendors, ceramics, fiber animals, yarn trucks, knit designers and more!
Virginia Flower Fest
Virginia Flower Fest
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.
Easter Egg Hunt & Ranch Day
Easter Egg Hunt & Ranch Day
The Easter bunny will be hopping on over to the Ranch for pictures and fun! Come get your picture with the Easter Bunny! In addition to the Easter Bunny there is more fun planned!! Come enjoy an Egg Hunt, Unicorn meet & greet, petting zoo, bounce house, kids play corral, Easter crafts, and more! Admission:...
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Virginia Flower Fest
Virginia Flower Fest
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.
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2 events,
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
Wander & Awe
Wander & Awe
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...
3 events,
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Come to Beale's Brewery 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!
Apocalypse Trivia Night
Apocalypse Trivia Night
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
4 events,
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
D-Day Memorial Lunchbox Lecture Series
D-Day Memorial Lunchbox Lecture Series
Join the National D-Day Memorial for the 2025 Lunchbox Lecture Series on select days throughout the year. All lectures will be held in real-time through Facebook Live and YouTube and also in person at the Memorial. Follow the National D-Day Memorial Facebook page and YouTube channel for notifications. “The Black Panthers” with Gina M....
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!
5 events,
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
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!
Terrapin Mountain Earth Festival
Terrapin Mountain Earth Festival
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...
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Forest Farmer’s Market
Forest Farmer’s Market
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!
Bedford Cares Spring Craft & Vendor Fair
Bedford Cares Spring Craft & Vendor Fair
Bedford Cares will have wonderful vendors, fabulous food, and adoptable kitties! Click here for more information.
Osprey 10K/5K
Osprey 10K/5K
The annual Osprey 10K run/5K run-walk will be held at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Inc. is a volunteer 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the use, enjoyment and appreciation of the Park. All proceeds will go to benefit programs at the Park and foster environmental stewardship and education. The event will...
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BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
4 events,
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Music Bingo Night at Beale’s
Come to Beale's Brewery 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!
Apocalypse Trivia Night
Apocalypse Trivia Night
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
4 events,
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
Elderfest
Elderfest
Elderfest is held each year in conjunction with Older Americans Month, the first Thursday and Friday in May to celebrate the seniors of Bedford County. Vendors will be on hand with valuable information and entertainment is offered both days. Dinner will be provided on Thursday and lunch tickets for Friday can be purchased in advance.
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!
5 events,
Elderfest
Elderfest
Elderfest is held each year in conjunction with Older Americans Month, the first Thursday and Friday in May to celebrate the seniors of Bedford County. Vendors will be on hand with valuable information and entertainment is offered both days. Dinner will be provided on Thursday and lunch tickets for Friday can be purchased in advance.
BCPS School Art Show
BCPS School Art Show
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. April 10th will be the reception that is open to the public from 5-6:30pm.
Forest Friday Cheers
Forest Friday Cheers
Come enjoy Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works! Kick back, relax, and enjoy a FREE family-friendly evening of live music, food, and fun every Friday! **Time:** 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM **Location:** Apocalypse Ale Works Expect: - **Live Music:** Click here to see who is playing each week! - **Bounce Zones:** Fun for...
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Forest Farmer’s Market
Forest Farmer’s Market
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!
Bedford Farmers Market
Bedford Farmers Market
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 September 28th. Click here to see which vendors will be on site each week!
SML Triathlon
SML Triathlon
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,...
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Art on Tap
Art on Tap
Get ready to tap into your creativity at Art on Tap at Beale’s Brewery! Each month there will be a different theme and you will be doing a different craft. Presented by Bower Center for the Arts. Your ticket includes all materials, expert instruction, and one drink ticket to sip on a refreshing Beale’s Brew while you create. Grab your friends,...
Seussical the Musical
Seussical the Musical
Come see Seussical the Musical, based on the works of Dr. Seuss, presented by Liberty High School Performing Arts! Click here for tickets and more information.