Blossom to Bottle 3K and 5K
2018-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

Forest Farmers Market
2018-04-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-04-28 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-05-05 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-05-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Olde Liberty Fibre Faire
2018-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Lions Club, 1577 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come and join the fun – it’s our 10th Anniversary!

The Olde Liberty Fibre Faire of Bedford, Virginia is a celebration of the fibre arts. We embrace and enjoy spinning, knitting, weaving, felting and all things fibre-related.

The 2018 festival date is Saturday, April 21st and if you are interested in being a vendor, please

download a copy of our application.

Our mission is simple: charity and education. For 2018, we have partnered with both Project Linus and From the Heart to create handmade goods for people in need.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dana or Dianne.
Click here for more information on this event.

Admission is $5.00 and children under 12 are free.

Prelude to Invasion: Living History Day at The National D-Day Memorial
2018-04-21 10:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
D-Day history will come to life as we go back in time to World War II!
Come encounter costumed interpreters who tell tales of the war: workers on the homefront at local factories; members of Eisenhower’s staff who helped plan the invasion; liberated French residents; and the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
WWII-era encampments will be scattered throughout the grounds and WWII veterans will be on hand to share their personal experiences in the war.
Regular admission fees apply.
Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at (540) 586-3329 ext. 111 or education@dday.org for more information.

Earth Day Celebration
2018-04-21 10:00 - 15:00 | VA
Bedford Get Together is planning a celebration of Earth Day in Bedford on April 21 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This year’s theme for Earth Day is to end plastic pollution, a very ambitious goal but one that we can all begin. Bedford Central Library, Wharton Garden and Bower Center for the Arts will be the main sites for the exhibits and activities. In case of rain the activities will move into the Library and Bower Center.
At least 12 additional groups have expressed interest in joining the event and are planning hands on activities or displays that will be free to the public. They include Land and Table, Master Gardeners, Citizens Climate Lobby, Claytor Nature Studies Center, Bedford Urban Gardens, Bedford County Solid Waste Management and Friends of the Bedford Central Library. Examples of the some of the activities include creating artwork from recycled book pages, and planting seeds in planters made from recycled paper rolls. Bedford Get Together will also give away oak trees to the first 100 people attending!
Not only can you and your family participate in these fun activities, but Azul and Town Kitchen Provisions will be open and serving Earth Day food. For your enjoyment, the band The Freaks of Odder will perform that day. The Freaks play rock music from contemporary artists to punk and alternative bands such as MMJ, Deer Tick, and Clash, to name a few.
If you or your group would like to offer something appropriate for the event, contact Bedford Get Together at bedfordgettogether@gmail.com for more information.
(Bedford Get Together is a 501c3 grassroots organization dedicated to strengthening community through celebrating our shared values, providing learning opportunities about issues important to our life together, and raising awareness about the wealth of support resources in Bedford. For more information about Bedford Get Together, visit www.bedfordgettogether.com.)

Emergence Festival
2018-04-21 15:00 - 22:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
After a long cold winter, everyone is ready to emerge into spring! Come set your imagination free on our sprawling 250 acre farm. Come frolic in the blossoms of spring as you enjoy eclectic vendors, four amazing Virginia bands, belly dancers, and street performers. There will also be yoga, drum circles and healing arts offered. After a long day of entertainment, join us for overnight camping down by the creek.

Earth Day Celebration at Peaks of Otter
2018-04-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Guided hikes and walks; interactive stations with NPS starting at 11 a.m. in the Main Lodge. Sunday Brunch will be served 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Succulents & Sips at 1 p.m. Volunteer cleanup will be 1-5 p.m. – meet at Sharp Top Store. A special Earth Day menu for dinner will be served beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Earth Day at Peaks of Otter Lodge
2018-04-22 11:00 - 21:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate Earth Day at Peaks of Otter Lodge with a variety of activities and events hosted by the lodge and the National Park Service. Enjoy delicious food, guided walks and NPS programs, Succulents & Sips at the Lodge, Volunteer Clean-up of Sharp Top Mountain, a bicycle rack dedication, and more!
Event Link: https://www.peaksofotter.com/things-to-do/events-calendar

Lunchbox Lecture Series: “The Heroic 743rd”
2018-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Richard Elder, a volunteer at the National D-Day Memorial and the son of a D-Day veteran, will speak on his father’s unit, the 743rd Tank Battalion, the unit which landed immediately in front of the Bedford Boys on Dog Green sector of Omaha Beach.
His deeply personal talk will highlight the formation and training of the 743rd, the development of amphibious Sherman tanks and the mixed record they had on D-Day, his father’s death in combat near St. Lo, and the unit’s fight through the hedgerows and on to victory.
The talk is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.

The Crazy Paint Lady & Blossom at the Peaks Of Otter
2018-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A new place to paint this SPRING… the Peaks Of Otter Lodge in beautiful Bedford!! Only $20.00 per person, cash or check is accepted. Hope you can join us for this debut event!! Simply click going on the event and we will be sure to save your seat – https://www.facebook.com/events/1740990345958857/

Conversations with Thomas Jefferson
2018-04-28 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Experience a moment in American history at Poplar Forest’s 17th annual presentation of Conversations with Thomas Jefferson. Sit in on a private and wide-ranging conversation between Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, and one of his compatriots as they discuss their shared experiences as revolutionaries, political colleagues, friends and neighbors. Past guests have included Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, James Monroe and Andrew Jackson to name but a few. Presented in two performances only:
Matinee performance at 2:15 p.m., preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m.
Evening performance at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a reception at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets for the matinee performance include a pre-theater reception: $32 for adults (over 16) and $14 for youth (ages 6 – 16). House tours can be added at the reduced rate of $9 per person. Tickets for the evening performance include a pre-theater reception and house tour: $37 for adults (over 16) and $14 for youth (ages 6 – 16); reservations are suggested.

Opening Day for the 2018 Forest Farmer's Market Season
2018-04-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Starting our 8th season, the Forest Farmer’s Market will have wonderful fresh local produce from area farmers along with meat, eggs, fish, baked goods and coffee. There will be a variety of artisans selling one of a kind products. The Forest Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market, there is no reselling allowed. Farmer’s Market is located behind the Forest Library.

Taste of the Trails
2018-04-28 10:00 - 13:00 | disc-golf
Experience the Bedford Trails in this brand new event series! There will be a 5K and two mountain bike rides at each location. The series kicks off on April 28 and will conclude on September 29. Bedford County Parks & Recreation is proud to partner with Beale’s Brewery on this new event which will take you through the trail system at all four Bedford County Parks! Registration is available online.

Community Science Day at Claytor Nature Study Center
2018-04-28 10:00 - 14:00 | VA

Makers Brunch at the Bower Center for the Arts
2018-04-28 10:00 - 15:00 | VA
The Bower Center is hosting its first Makers Brunch to celebrate local and regional artisans, providing an opportunity to offer their handcrafted goods for purchase. Shoppers will enjoy sipping mimosas, breakfast beers, brunch and live jazz while browsing at our “Urban Indoor Makers Market”! Food trucks will be parked around the building offering varieties of tasty brunch fare.

Sedalia Blues & BBQ
2018-04-28 11:30 - 17:00 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
The Sedalia Center presents the annual BBQ & Blues Festival on April 28th!! Tastin’ starts at high noon! Gates open at 11:30am rain or shine. Live Music by: John Emil, Jump Street, & IV Shades of Blue!!

Advance tickets are $10 and available at the Bedford Area Welcome Center. At the gate: $15. Children under 12 are free.

BBQ TEAMS WANTED – ​Team Application
Campers welcome!

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Game
2018-04-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST) will conduct a tour of Virginia in April playing multiple cities, with the grand finale event happening in Bedford with an exciting double-header vs. Bedford County First Responders. The opening ceremony will begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 with the first game starting at 1 p.m.
The WWAST consists of men and women, both veterans and active duty soldiers, from all service branches, who have sustained injuries resulting in amputation. Through extensive rehabilitation, they have become competitive athletes, playing against teams across the country in competitive, celebrity, and exhibition games. Come out and help honor our heroes and cheer them on as they travel the Commonwealth.
This is a family-friendly event and helps the WWAST raise awareness and funds for their signature event, the WWAST Kids Camp, which empowers young boys and girls with amputations. Watch this 60 second video by WWAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-sZPLsRKqQ
Admission is free to attend. Follow the Facebook event page for more details and updates.

Cruise-In Downtown Bedford
2018-04-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Bedford Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Moonlight Trail Ride
2018-04-28 19:30 - 2018-04-29 00:00 | Reba Farm Inn and Saddle Soar Equitainment, 1099 Reba Farm Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Reba Farm Inn is hosting a Moonlight Trail Ride!
Complimentary refreshments and bonfire following the ride!
$42/person
Call (540) 586-1906 or (540) 583-1906 for more information.

Appalachian Power Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
2018-05-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Button Text
Test your endurance while swimming, cycling, and running through one of Virginia’s most beautiful State Parks.
For more information: (540) 297-6066 or http://www.vtsmts.com/smithmountainlakesprint/
For registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Huddleston/SmithMountainLakeSprintTriathlon

First Saturday at Bedford Farmer's Market
2018-05-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Offering fresh local and seasonal fruit, vegetables and so much more! The First Saturday Markets are a community gathering of family, children activities, music, ready-to-eat food, local artisans, and more! You might see a demonstration by one of our talented local chefs, or enjoy wine sampling with one of our local vineyards.
For the May First Saturday, enjoy music by Keith Campbell, pottery demonstrations by McKeever Pottery, and the children can make Market bags with the Bower Center for the Arts.
Buy Local, Buy Bedford Farmer’s Market.

Derby Day Party At Historic Avenel
2018-05-05 16:30 - 20:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Arts & Music Monday at the Bedford Area Welcome Center
2018-05-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us at the Welcome Center as we kick off National Travel & Tourism Week! Every destination has a story to tell about its unique offerings, and NTTW is a great opportunity to showcase some of what Bedford has to offer.

On May 7, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., learn more about the Bedford Artisan Trail, Little Town Players, and upcoming events and classes at the Bower Center For The Arts. There will also be live music on the patio with Ken Horne (of Bedford’s folk duo Ken and Alli) and everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy the music at the picnic area behind the Welcome Center (music 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

The Welcome Center/Dept of Tourism will also have a table with the chance to win a prize as well as learn about volunteer opportunities. This is free and open to the public. Please stop by and see what’s going on in Bedford!

AgriTourism & Outdoor Recreation Wednesday at the Bedford Area Welcome Center
2018-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us at the Welcome Center as we celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week! Every destination has a story to tell about its unique offerings, and NTTW is a great opportunity to showcase some of what Bedford has to offer. On May 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Bedford and Forest Farmer’s Markets will be on-hand with information about the 2018 season, and Appleseed Country Johnson’s Orchard and Gross Orchard will provide samplings of some of their goods. Bedford County Parks & Recreation will have information about upcoming events and trips, as well as set up a little game of disc golf so come test your skills and learn more about our parks, trails, and disc golf courses located throughout Bedford County.

The Welcome Center/Dept of Tourism will also have a table with the chance to win a prize as well as learn about volunteer opportunities. We’ll also have a drawing for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Peaks of Otter Winery‘s Horse & Hound Wine Festival in July!

This is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a lunch and enjoy the outdoor picnic area behind the Welcome Center (there’s a great view of the Peaks!) Please stop by and see what’s going on in Bedford!

History Lovers Friday at the Bedford Area Welcome Center
2018-05-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us at the Welcome Center as we celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week! Every destination has a story to tell about its unique offerings, and NTTW is a great opportunity to showcase some of what Bedford has to offer. On May 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., a representative from Poplar Forest will demo colonial games and talk about archeological objects, and a re-enactor with the National D-Day Memorial will be on-hand with artifacts and information on upcoming events. We’ll also have information about the Civil War Trail.

The Welcome Center/Dept of Tourism will also have a table with the chance to win a prize as well as learn about volunteer opportunities. We’ll also have a drawing for a chance to win free admission passes to the National D-Day Memorial!

This is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a lunch and enjoy the outdoor picnic area behind the Welcome Center (there’s a great view of the Peaks!) Please stop by and see what’s going on in Bedford!

2nd Friday in Bedford
2018-05-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Beyond Likeness – Breaking Boundaries in Portraiture
A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person. Some portraits are a mere likeness of the subject, while others tell a story, express an emotion, or touch on some universal truth. More than a dozen local artists have accepted the challenge to create the latter type narrative portrait using a wide range of materials and artistic styles for a new show at Goose Creek Studio.
A reception with the artists will be held during 2nd Friday in Bedford, May 11, 5-8 pm. Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing is located at 302 Court Street in Bedford.
For more information, see www.goosecreekstudio.com or call (540) 586-8482.

Hike for Hope
2018-05-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bedford’s first ever Hike for Hope! Help raise awareness for suicide prevention, stop the stigma associated with mental illness, and fundraise for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Families, individuals, and teams are encouraged to participate. For more details, registration, and updates on the event, follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bedfordhikeforhope
