Destination Bedford

“Domini Est Terra” at Goose Creek Studio
2018-10-11 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-12 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-13 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-16 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-17 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-18 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-19 09:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
“Domini Est Terra” – a new exhibit at Goose Creek Studio during the month of October – features work by over a dozen local artist and focuses on stewardship of natural resources and the impact of humans on our planet and the climate. The exhibit title, Latin for “The Earth is the Lord’s” and the opening line of Psalm 24, suggests we are merely Earth’s caretakers and are entrusted with the health and sustainability it’s future. Through a variety of media – including painting, sculpture, mosaic, and fiber art – the works in this exhibit reflect these themes.
An opening reception with the artists will be held during 2nd Friday, October 12, 5-8 pm. Goose Creek Studio is located at 302 Court Street in Bedford. For more information, see www.goosecreekstudio.com or call (540) 586-8482.

Russ Voelker & Randy Marling: A Brush with Color
2018-10-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
An invitational exhibit running Oct. 2- Nov. 10 at Bower Center for the Arts: gallery admission is always free.
Reception: Friday, Oct. 12, 5-8pm
Russ Voelker
“My life experiences were varied from an early age. Raised a “military brat,” three years in one location was exceptional. So, my impressions of life are derived from a myriad of faces, places, and adventures. After graduating from Utah State, I embarked on a path as an art director and marketing executive. Now, with my career tucked away in my younger past, I embrace art as a course of contentment. I take my visions and experiences from my life’s journey and blend them with a seasoned imagination and … well, to just have fun with a brush!”

Randy Marling
“Although I studied art in college, my practice as an artist kicked in the day I retired. As a mature adult, I have learned my craft through painting classes, workshops, and collaboration with artist friends. I am inspired by the outdoors and enjoy painting sights from the roadside and in the countryside. My hiking has provided me with a sense of color and values and I paint with my vision of what I’ve seen.”

Creepy Show Upstairs at Goose Creek Studio in October
2018-10-12 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-13 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-16 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-17 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-18 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-19 09:30 - 17:30 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Local potter Sharon Kessler loves Halloween! She enjoys the fun of dressing up in spooking costumes and entertaining friends on the holiday. In addition, when she is not making her signature hand built functional pottery and clay animal figures, she also spends the months leading up to Halloween creating one-of-a-kind creepy décor to share with others. Kessler has brought together many of her Halloween creations – zombie dolls, spell books, apothecary jars, and more – for a Creepy Show in an upstairs room at Goose Creek Studio. The Creepy Show will run for the month of October and will feature a reception with the artist during 2nd Friday in Bedford, October 12, 5:00-8:00 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.

Forest Farmers Market
2018-10-13 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-20 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.

Harvest Fest
2018-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Landscape Supply, 1000 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Mark your calendars to stop by Liberty Landscape Supply on Oct 13th from 10-4 for some FALL FAMILY FUN!

SML Antique and Classic Boat Show
2018-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | VA

U.S. Navy 243rd Birthday
2018-10-13 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
In honor of the Navy’s birthday, all Navy personnel and veterans receive free admission to the D-Day Memorial.

2nd Annual Bedford Get Together to Celebrate Community’s Shared Values
2018-10-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Edmund Street Park, 516 Edmund Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The 2nd Annual Bedford Get Together, a community event to be held on October 13, 2018, 11:00 am-4:00 pm at Edmund Street Park in Bedford, will be a celebration of our community’s shared values. The gathering will provide an opportunity for all members of the Bedford community to greet their neighbors and learn more about one another. Activities will feature hands-on programing for kids, teens and adults of all ages. The day will also provide many opportunities for learning about key issues that affect our community and highlight ways that our community works to care for one another. The day will also include a variety of food, music, and art.
Following the format of the successful 2017 event, this year’s Bedford Get Together will be organized around the following shared values in the community: compassion, kindness, service, creativity, imagination, culture, fairness, justice, equality, family, friends, neighbors, health, wellness, harmony, honesty, integrity, respect, order, safety, security. For the Get Together, the organizers have sought out individuals and organizations whose core mission includes these values to participate in the event. Some of the planned activities at the Get Together include: safety demonstrations and a Mini Cop Camp with the Town of Bedford Police Department; yoga and meditation; health screening and wellness resources; cooking demonstrations; voter education and registration and so much more.
There will also be a main stage at the event featuring local DJ and emcee Jonathan Hayden as well as a variety of local musical performers.
Organizers welcome others who wished to be added to this growing list of supporters or who might want to participate in the event. Contact bedfordgettogether@gmail.com or see www.bedfordgettogether.com for more participant, sponsorship or supporter information.

Bow Wow at the Bower!
2018-10-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts is going to the dogs in honor of Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet Month! Join us for a book-signing by local author and animal foster-mom extraordinaire Sunshine Richards; enjoy shelter pet photography by the unparalleled Susan Pratt; mingle with area animal rescue groups and maybe you’ll meet the newest member of your family!
Admission to this event is free, but we will have make-and-take crafts available for a donation, as well as photo prints and refreshments. Bring your best furry friend for a paint-with-paws extravaganza!
(All animals must be vaccinated, leashed, and polite!)

Spooktacular
2018-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Bedford County Parks and Recreation for a fun filled night of spooky games, face painting, and balloons. For more information please call (540) 586-7682.

Costume contest

Gross' Orchard Apple Harvest Festival
2018-10-20 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Mountain View Vintage Market
2018-10-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Mountain View Vintage Market, 1064 Precious Memories Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523
Mountain View Vintage Market features premier vintage, antique, farmhouse decor vendors from Virginia and North Carolina and Pennsylvania. These vendors have a variety of treasures waiting for you. As well as these vendors, we have amazing high end, handmade artisans. You will find one of a kind home decor, gift items and of course items for the holiday season. Come out and enjoy these fabulous vendors, grab a bite to eat with our delicious food trucks, take the coolest photos, relax with live music and a gorgeous view!! Definitely a girls day out or grab your hubby and have a date!!
Admission is $3 and a portion of the proceeds will go to Family Life Services.
