Bedford Farmers Market
2017-05-02 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bedford Farmers Market provides our community with the freshest, locally grown and produced goods from farmers, producers, and craft vendors.
For more information visit our website or find us on Facebook.

Homeschool Day At The National D-Day Memorial
2017-05-05 10:00 - 13:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
During this special event, homeschool families and co-ops get to experience the National D-Day Memorial’s field trip program. Students will be given the opportunity to meet WWII veterans and interact with living historians. Hands-on activities will illustrate various aspects of WWII history. A complimentary guided tour is included during your visit.
Online registration and pre-payment are required by April 21st.
Admission is $5.00 per person and children 5 and under are free.
Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at (540) 586-3329 ext. 111 or education@dday.org for more information.

Forest Farmers Market
2017-05-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-05-13 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-05-20 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-05-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-06-03 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-06-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-06-17 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.

Derby Day Party at Historic Avenel
2017-05-06 16:30 - 20:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us for the greatest and most exciting 2 minutes in sports at the 7th Annual Henry Walton Memorial Derby Day Party at Historic Avenel!
Enjoy Mint Juleps, Cocktails & Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
Hat Contest and Prizes for Ladies & Men
Tickets are only $40 each
($25 of the ticket price is tax deductible)
Tickets available from Avenel Board Members, Arthur’s Jewelry, Scott & Bond Insurance, the Bedford Area Welcome Center, and online at lynchburgtickets.com/avenelderbyday

The Electric Company Art Gallery Event
2017-05-12 17:00 - 20:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join Wood Carver Stan Fettig at the Electric Company Art Gallery on May 12th from 5 PM to 8 PM for 2nd Friday!
Stan began carving at age 12 while in the Boy Scouts with a project of a neckerchief slide. His interest in carving continued through his military career where he made contact with other carvers. Here he learned various different techniques and became acquainted with better tools and how to sharpen them. This he carried into civilian life and better honed his craft in all the years that followed.
Early carvings were mostly primitive and small using only a pocket knife. He slowly built a small collection of better tools as he continued to carve on and off while working in telecommunications through his career. Since his retirement he spends more time at the bench working on projects from animals to birds and Santas. His carvings range from in the round to relief and chip carving. He carves mostly American Basswood which is readily available in up to 4 inch thick stock. When he can find it he also uses Tupelo which is a better wood for bird carving.
Stan began to teach carving about 4 years ago after joining a woodcarving club in Florida where he went for vacation. Some people who had never carved showed up wanting to learn and asked who the instructor was. No one else spoke up so Stan said “I can teach you” and proceeded with a cowboy boot. Because he wants people to learn the art and carry it on he has continued to teach those interested. He recently did a small training session at Liberty HS for some art students who all completed their boots with great success. They walked away with some basic knowledge of how to work the knife through the wood to create a work of art.

Scott's Farm Strawberry Festival
2017-05-12 17:00 - 2017-05-14 18:00 | Scott’s Strawberry Farm, 5234 Joppa Mill Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Scott’s Strawberry Farm will be hosting its annual Strawberry Festival Friday, May 12th through Sunday, May 14th.
This 3 day event covers fun for everyone ~ Carnival Rides, crafts, display vendors, music, food, pony & carriage rides, petting zoo, cowboy fastdraw competition, strawberry shortcake, & ice cream.
For additional festival info call 540 345-8548 or visit Scott’s Strawberry Farm facebook page.

Bedford Area Family YMCA ~ 2nd Annual Spring Fling Wing Ding
2017-05-13 16:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Breakfast Lions Club Field, 1577 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Bring your lawn chairs and come join us for and evening of fun for the whole family!

Lenny Marcus Trio in concert at Bower Center
2017-05-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Lenny Marcus hails from Wash, DC, but he worked for many years in New Orleans, studying and performing with legends such as Ray Bryant, Ellis Marsalis, Alvin Batiste, and recording with David “Fathead” Newman, Charlie Byrd, Frank Foster, Sonny Fortune, Brian Lynch, Jane Powell and others. His band is a well-schooled jazz group. Lenny has recorded 20+ CDs to date, 22 as leader, performed in two international jazz festivals, and has had his music featured on the National Weather Channel, NPR’s All that Jazz and All Songs Considered. Two of his songs were finalists in the ISC international song writer’s competition. Lenny is a highly trained jazz pianist who also plays flute and adds vocals. Lenny’s music goes from modern high energy to a more contemplative, meditative approach.
Check out his music at https://www.lennymarcusmusic.com/media/.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at lynchburgtickets.com or Bower Center for $10 or at the door the evening of the performance for $12.
For more information you may phone 540-586-4235 or visit www.bowercenter.org.
The Concert is partially sponsored by a grant from the Town of Bedford and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet ~ Peaks Of Otter Lodge
2017-05-14 11:00 - 16:00 | VA
Relax! We’ve got Mother’s Day covered ~ Give the special women in your life the treat they deserve by letting us do the cooking!
Join us on Sunday May 14th for Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet – 11am – 4pm.

This popular event often sells out, so reservations are strongly encouraged; call 866-387-9905 to make yours today!
Pricing
$32.00 – Adults
$29.00 – Seniors (62 years & older)
$15.00 – Children (ages 6-12)
Children 5 & under Free
Click Here To See The Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Menu

National D-Day Memorial ~ Armed Forces Day 5K
2017-05-20 08:00 - 10:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Support our Armed Forces at the National D-Day Memorial by participating in a patriotic themed 5K Run/Walk and Youth Fun Run! Not only does the race begin and end at the picturesque Memorial, but a total change in elevation of 220 feet provides a unique challenge for runners of all levels to “Conquer the Hill.” Participants will also have the opportunity to honor and interact with members of the Armed Forces past and present. Don’t want to run or walk? Sign up to be a “Fortitude Runner” to show your support for our Armed Forces and the National D-Day Memorial and receive a t-shirt.
Online registration opens on February 1, 2017. Early bird pricing ends on March 31 and the t-shirt guarantee deadline is May 1. Prizes will be awarded for the top finishers overall for the 5K Run and teams for team spirit and top fundraiser. All Youth Fun Run participants and the top three finishers in each age category will receive a medal. Visit www.dday.org, contact (540) 586-3329 ext.111, or email education@dday.org for more information.

National Maritime Day
2017-05-22 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
In honor of the occasion all Merchant Marine veterans and current Mariners receive free admission into the National D-Day Memorial.

Stars And Stripes Forever: Patriotic Concert At The National D-Day Memorial
2017-05-26 19:00 - 22:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Jefferson Choral Society, joined by the Chorus of the Blue Ridge, will perform a stirring concert that will have guests on their feet celebrating the freedoms so many have fought and died to protect.
Tickets go on sale in April. Bring your own chair.
Call (540) 586-3329 or visit www.dday.org for more information.

Bower Center for the Arts 8th Annual Crawfish Festival
2017-05-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Mark your calendar and bring your lawn chairs for Bower Center for the Arts 8th Annual Crawfish Festival! Hundreds of pounds of freshwater crawfish are brought to Bedford live and boiled on the spot.
Etoufee, red beans & rice, chicken gumbo, corn on the cob, and potatoes are included in the spring feast. Dr. John Bower and Edna Curry not only bring everything (food & cooks) from Mississippi, they also bring several family members and friends from Mississippi and Virginia to prepare and serve at the Crawfish Festival.
And you can’t have a festival without live music! Get ready to move your feet to the rollicking music of zydeco music performed by Zydeco Crayz, from DC.
Ticket Information:
* $30 in advance, $35 at the gate. All you can eat!
* $10 Children 12 and under
* Children under 5 Free
Beer/wine available for purchase with ID.
Note: No coolers allowed
Ticket locations: Bower Center for the Arts, Bedford Area Welcome Center, and online at Lynchburg Tickets/BowerCenter
Festival Location: festivities will take place on the street directly in front of Bower Center for the Arts. Ticketing entrance will be at Bedford and Bridge Street intersection, look for the fire truck and ladder.
Sponsored in part by: Dr. John Bower and Edna Curry, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Goose Creek Studio, and Bedford Tourism

Remembering Their Sacrifice at The National D-Day Memorial
2017-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A special Memorial Day ceremony to officially recognize the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms.
The program begins at 11 a.m. Keynote speaker is Hershel “Woody” Williams, one of only six surviving Medal of Honor recipients from WWII. The Memorial will also dedicate Virginia’s Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. The latest installment of veteran bricks will also be dedicated.
Special music by Brass 5.
Admission is free 10 a.m. until noon.
Guests are asked to bring their own chair.
Call (540) 586-3329 or visit www.dday.org for more information.

Sedalia Center ~ Artisan Fair
2017-06-03 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
Mark your calendars for a beautiful day at Sedalia featuring over 50 local and regional Artisans. Painters, potters, blacksmiths, wood workers, agri-artisans, and more will be displaying, demonstrating, and offering their wares for sale.
A lively array of musicians will be on board to provide entertainment.

Delicious lunch and munchies provided for sale by specialty vendors and our concession stand will also be open.

This event is in partnership with Bedford Artisan Trail, The Artisan Center of Virginia, and The Sedalia Center and is sponsored in part by Georgia Pacific, Blue Ridge Beverage, Bank of the James, and generous local art patrons.
We invite you to come out to the Artisan Fair at Sedalia and support your local artisans. From potters to painters, blacksmiths to wood workers, photographers to metal artists, agri-artisans to local farmers, we are blessed to have so many talented people in our community.

Grapes & Grains Festival 2017
2017-06-03 12:00 - 18:00 | VA
Celebration of Virginia Wines, Craft Beers and Ciders
The Pointe at Mariners Landing Resort, Smith Mountain Lake
Benefiting the EastLake Business Association and Bedford Area Educational Foundation
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Pointe Lawn
​1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, VA
$20 Advance Tasting Ticket
$5 Advance Non-Tasting Ticket
$25 at Gate Tasting Ticket
$10 at Gate Non-Tasting Ticket
​(Mariners Club Members $10)
ALL ATTENDEES CAN ENJOY THE AMENITIES AT MARINER LANDING THAT DAY FOR FREE!
The first annual Grapes & Grains Festival will highlight over 75 varieties of Virginia wines, craft beers and cider houses. You will receive a commemorative glass to utilize as you enjoy fine wines, craft beers and ciders! Guests will have six full hours of unlimited sampling while enjoying the beautiful backdrop of Smith Mountain Lake. Live music by the Stone Canyon Band (stonecanyonband.com).
Kids 12 and under are FREE. No Pets Allowed. No coolers please.
For more information, visit our websitewebsite​ and you can purchase tickets at http://bwtickets.com/products or call 540-297-9393 today!
Stay the weekend at the Pointe…call & receive a special “Grapes & Grains Festival” room rate at 540-297-4100!

Tom Bachtell Exhibit at Bower Center for the Arts
2017-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Tom Bachtell Reception June 4th 2 – 4 PM
Meet Tom, illustrator for the New Yorker magazine, and view his amazing illustrations in the Terrace Gallery! Gallery talk starts @ 2:30.
This event is catered and a cash bar will be available!

Commemorating D-Day ~ 73rd Anniversary
2017-06-06 11:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Honor the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice of the service members who participated in the Normandy Invasion 73 years ago.
A special ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at the National D-Day Memorial will feature keynote speaker Jerry Yellin, a WWII pilot who flew the final combat mission of the war, during which his wingman was the last man killed in combat.
There will be special music by the 29th Division Band, a P-51 flyover, special art display of D-Day veteran Ugo Giannini sketches from WWII, a booksigning by Jerry Yellin and Maxine Giannini, and an afternoon concert by the Enduring Freedom Honor Team.
Admission is free all day; gates open at 10 a.m. and the Memorial will remain open until 9 p.m.
Call (540) 586-3329 or visit www.dday.org for more information.

Fat Tire Weekend at Falling Creek Park
2017-06-09 - 2017-06-11 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A weekend of Mountain Biking FUN and racing for the WHOLE FAMILY on June 9-11 at Falling Creek Park in beautiful Bedford Va.!
This is a family friendly event that is open to all skill levels and ages!
Click Here To Register

In addition to the races, the 250 acre park features an 18 hole disc golf course, a playground, and world-class skate park!
Free on-site camping during race weekend, and hot showers available.

Bedford Artisan Trail Open Door Tour
2017-06-09 - 2017-06-11 | VA
Throughout Bedford County, Artisan Trail sites are featuring a diverse collection of special events, exclusive open studio experiences, culinary highlights, wonderful wines and more! Click here for the special happenings for weekend of June 9-10. Also be sure to stop by the Bedford Area Welcome Center to pick up a trail map/brochure to help guide you along!

Electric Company Art Gallery ~ Robert Shepperd Display
2017-06-09 - 2017-06-30 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Robert Shepperd – Acrylic Landscape Artist
Born in Miami, Florida in 1953, Shepperd and his family moved to central Virginia in 1968. In his high school years he did a lot of drawing and took up a drafting class in high school and briefly at CVCC.
In 1986, he learned to paint realistic landscapes in acrylics after he took a class from the late artist Buck Tyree at the Lynchburg City Recreation Dept.
There became a time that he started to feel a bit burned out, so he put his brushes down for 13 years. He began painting again in 2007 and started to show his work once more. Since then, Robert retired in 2015 and has received numerous awards and honors for his work. Currently, his works are hung at SML Little Gallery and has shows 5 – 6 times a year. Robert Shepperd now resides in the small town of Evington, Virginia.
In his artist biography, Shepperd stated that he is inspired by his surroundings. Robert wrote, “I never run out of scenes to paint due to the history and natural beauty of Virginia.” The scenes he paints are meticulous, glowing panoramas of Smith Mountain Lake, historic buildings, and views of the Peaks of Otter and much more.
The Electric Company Art Gallery on 207 E. Depot St. in Bedford is happy to present his works for the month of June.
Please come by, 2nd Friday, June 9th and view his great talent. Free Open Reception: 5 PM to 8 PM.

2nd Friday at The Electric Company Art Gallery
2017-06-09 17:00 - 20:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Electric Company Art Gallery on 207 E. Depot St. in Bedford is happy to present the work of Robert Shepperd – Acrylic Landscape Artist for the month of June.
Robert Shepperd – Acrylic Landscape Artist
Born in Miami, Florida in 1953, Shepperd and his family moved to central Virginia in 1968. In his high school years he did a lot of drawing and took up a drafting class in high school and briefly at CVCC.
In 1986, he learned to paint realistic landscapes in acrylics after he took a class from the late artist Buck Tyree at the Lynchburg City Recreation Dept.
There became a time that he started to feel a bit burned out, so he put his brushes down for 13 years. He began painting again in 2007 and started to show his work once more. Since then, Robert retired in 2015 and has received numerous awards and honors for his work. Currently, his works are hung at SML Little Gallery and has shows 5 – 6 times a year. Robert Shepperd now resides in the small town of Evington, Virginia.
In his artist biography, Shepperd stated that he is inspired by his surroundings. Robert wrote, “I never run out of scenes to paint due to the history and natural beauty of Virginia.” The scenes he paints are meticulous, glowing panoramas of Smith Mountain Lake, historic buildings, and views of the Peaks of Otter and much more.
Please come by The Electric Company Art Gallery, 2nd Friday – June 9th and view his great talent.
Open reception: 5 PM to 8 PM.

Lyrics on the Lake
2017-06-14 - 2017-06-18 | VA
Lyrics on the Lake began as a lakeside fundraising pool party, bringing together a group of local Smith Mountain Lakers with hearts for songwriters. Five years later, the festival has become the largest songwriter’s festival on the east coast! Each year Lyrics on the Lake has grown, and this year will feature 35 songwriters at seven different venues around the Lake, June 14-18. For music lovers, this is a don’t miss event!

Sedalia Center ~ Doc McCabe 21st Annual Memorial Bluegrass Festival
2017-06-22 - 2017-06-24 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
Come out to the Sedalia Center for the Doc McCabe 21st Annual Memorial Bluegrass Festival!
Music starts Thursday afternoon, June 22, and goes through Saturday night June 24.
Applications are currently being accepted for craft and specialty vendors.
Camping is available or click here for a list of places to stay in Bedford.
