Virginia based singer-songwriter, Paddy Dougherty, returns to The Bower Center stage with her bandmates of thirty years to present one of three farewell concerts. With a mix of emotions and a blend of genres “Movin’ On” will commemorate the quartet’s many years of soulful blues, jazzy ballads, and commanding originals. Paddy, known regionally as the...
Listen to Scott Moses spin some records along with locally crafted beer, cider, and seltzer. Food available to order on site.
Little Town Players has been performing live community theatre in Bedford for more than 45 years! Don't miss the WORLD PREMIERE of David Walton’s The Buttercups Were Lovely That Year! Summary: It’s the late 1960’s and times are changing, but Earldean Jarvis lives in the past...the pleasant past when she was the bell of the...
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
Bunker 42 Bar Bites is cooking up some Cajun faire, while you listen to brass and swamp rock, and sip on the new hurricane inspired passion fruit sour. Karaoke starts at 7pm.
Join the Bower Center for the Arts as they present the James Tyler Young Artist Program and their traveling production of Hansel and Gretel. This classic story is based on the well-loved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, and the music written by German composer Engelbert Humperdinck. The 40-minute performance begins at 12:00pm, with family-friendly art activities...
Come shop local with a wide variety of vendors, food options, and décor. Over 40 vendors, food trucks and more!
Visit Historic Avenel for this unique Bridal Expo! Visit with several local vendors to fine the perfect people to help you with your big day! $10 entry.
Little Town Players has been performing live community theatre in Bedford for more than 45 years! Don't miss the WORLD PREMIERE of David Walton’s The Buttercups Were Lovely That Year! Summary: It’s the late 1960’s and times are changing, but Earldean Jarvis lives in the past...the pleasant past when she was the bell of the...
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
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!
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...
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
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!
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
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!
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!
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!
Enjoy the first day open in 2025! Located at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains Wipledale Farm Greenhouse is a family-owned and operated business established in 1994. Wipledale specializes in retail and wholesale quality greenhouse items.
Join the Friends of the Moneta SML Library in welcoming a season of blooming creativity! You're invited to the 1st Annual Craft Boutique Sale, where you'll enjoy shopping unique handcrafted items made by local crafters!
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
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!
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
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!
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
Join Beale's Brewery all weekend for St. Paddy’s Day fun! BEERS: - $2 off Rainbow Connection and Gold ALL WEEKEND - Porter Mountain Release on Friday - $5 Black and Tans on Saturday FOOD: - Smoked Pastrami on Rye - Bangers & Mash MUSIC: - Christian Quesenberry 1-4pm on Saturday
Bedford, VA – The Bower Center for the Arts invites the community to celebrate the opening of the 11th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibit with a special reception on Friday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. Free event. This annual exhibit honors the Bower Center’s primary benefactors, Edna Curry and the late Dr. John Bower, whose...
Enjoy this winter outdoor market in downtown Bedford! Shop local vendors providing fresh produce, meats, flowers, baked goods, beautiful artisan crafts, and more!
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest has been meticulously restored back to its Jefferson-era appearance after 40 years of dedicated work by the Poplar Forest Restoration Department. Using tools available to Jefferson’s free and enslaved workman, our skilled craftsmen have restored all the elements of the house so what you see today, is what Jefferson would have...
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
Cousins Maine Lobster is visiting Bedford Treat yourself to one (or all) of their Maine Lobster treats at Bedford Area Welcome Center!! Share and be there!! Sunday, March 16 11:00am – 7:00pm 816 Burks Hill Rd, Bedford, VA 24523 For contactless & ahead ordering download our mobile app: Cousins Maine Lobster. Set Virginia, VA as...
Irish Tavern days in March! Come listen authentic Irish music that begins St Paddy’s Day weekend with Root 2 Music! Then March 23rd again with Star City Ceili Band! In the Tavern and under the Pavilion! Free Admission! Get to Harvest Moon Marketplace with beers from some of the oldest breweries in Europe, Scotland,...
Live Celtic music by Cat & Banjo, vendors, tavern food and kids crafts! Free event. Click here for more information.
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
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!
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
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!
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
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!
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!
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.
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
'Spring' into Self-Care and join us for a relaxing retreat at a beautiful mountain lodge! Enjoy delicious Mimosas and Mead while you get a massage by the lovely Brittany Lorenzo and browse unique specialty items showcased by local vendors.
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.
Irish Tavern days in March! Come listen authentic Irish music that begins St Paddy’s Day weekend with Root 2 Music! Then March 23rd again with Star City Ceili Band! In the Tavern and under the Pavilion! Free Admission! Get to Harvest Moon Marketplace with beers from some of the oldest breweries in Europe, Scotland,...
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
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....
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
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!
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
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!
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.
Come to the Sedalia Center and enjoy a day filled with Highland athletics, pipes & drums, whisky tasting, pub fare & pub drinks, Highland dancers & Celtic music , sheepdog herding exhibition and a Parade of Clans. Live music by The Fighting Jamesons, Star City Ceili Band, Kinnfolk and Thistlewood. Click here for more information...
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries. Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be...
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.
Winey Chicks located in Forest, is celebrating 11 years of business! Shop tons of specials and have a great time at this cute boutique!
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
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!
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!
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!
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!
Free ENTRY! Come to Falling Creek Park Saturday, April 5th, between 10am-6pm to learn how you can THRIVE OUTSIDE this outdoor season by meeting local vendors, outfitters, camps, clubs, farms, healthcare practitioners, gyms, gear outfittern-profits that specialize in: Adventure/Recreation Agriculture/Homesteading Health/Wellness This is THE place to come and learn about all the upcoming outdoor events...
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.
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...
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.
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.
