Destination Bedford

Commemorating D-Day ~ 73rd Anniversary
2017-06-06 11:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Forest Farmers Market
2017-06-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-06-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-06-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-07-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-07-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-07-15 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-07-22 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-07-29 08:00 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | 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.

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.

Hunter's Raid at the Peaks of Otter
2017-06-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
On Saturday, June 24, experience Hunter’s Raid June 1864 at the Peaks of Otter! Visitors to the encampment will have the opportunity to listen to multiple points of view surrounding “Hunter’s Raid”.
Special lodging options available so you can be close to the action.

Electric Company Art Gallery ~ Delmus Phelps - Journey to Create Beauty
2017-07-01 - 2017-07-31 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Delmus Phelps, of Lynchburg Virginia has been an active painter since the mid 70’s creating works in the Realist tradition.
Being inspired by the nature around him and in things we tend to collect. Delmus produces still life and floral oil paintings in the Classical/Contemporary Style on canvas and panels. With a particular interest in sharp focus realism, he produces still life works of incredible detail. His floral pieces exude a peace and serenity much needed in today’s hectic lifestyles.

His goal, as an artist, is to provide his customer with an aesthetically pleasing picture. He also does an occasional landscape after riding his motorcycle through the Blue Ridge Parkway. These landscapes also reflect the beauty he sees in so many things. With Corporate and Private Collectors (some international) his art is well received. He also has a teaching website that explores the many processes used in both today’s paintings and yesteryear. Delmus uses a 14th Century Flemish, multi-layered technique to produce his work. He is represented in several Central Virginia Galleries and on the web. His works will be enjoyed for generations.
The Electric Company Art Gallery on 207 E. Depot St. in Bedford is happy to present his works for the month of July.
Please come by, 2nd Friday, July 14th and come join us in this journey to discover beauty. Free Open reception: 5 PM to 8 PM.

Happy 4th of July ~ Fireworks & Special Events Happening Around Bedford
2017-07-01 08:00 - 2017-07-04 17:00 | VA
Saturday, July 1
The Bedford Farmer’s Market will host a Saturday Community Market from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. to include live entertainment, activities for children by the Bower Center, face painting with Jessica from the YMCA, pottery from Studio 43, fresh produce, and more. The Forest Farmer’s Market will also be open with live cooking demonstrations and much more!

At 3 p.m. at the Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford’s second LOVE artwork will be unveiled and become Virginia tourism’s newest LOVE attraction!
That evening, “wine down” at Hickory Hill Vineyard’s Sunset Saturday from 7-10 p.m. with Outlaw Revival. The Outlaw Revival Band brings back country classics from Hank, Waylon, Merle and many others while mixing in some of the new country artists.

For your fireworks fix, check out Downtown Moneta’s FireWORX fest with The Worx Band from 5:30-10 p.m. All proceeds from this event benefit the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department.
If being on the water is more your style, view the fireworks show sponsored by Mitchell’s Point Marina & RV Resort from buoy marker C3. Fireworks will be set off after dark.

Sunday, July 2
Bring a picnic and relax with a glass of wine or beer at White Rock Winery & Brew Haus from 2-5 p.m. and enjoy the sounds of RagTop. RagTop is the Roanoke-based signature cover acoustic duo of Jim and Renee Oliphant, and they perform Folk, Rock, Classic Rock, New Country, Blues and R&B and classic American Standards. They have just released their second CD.

From 3-10 p.m., Saunders Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Fireworks Celebration will be held at Parkway Marina with The Worx Band, YMCA kids zone, rides on the Marina’s 1956 carousel, food vendors, and a beer garden. Fun for the whole family!

Monday, July 3
The National D-Day Memorial will be open regular hours 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. but will be closed to the public for the fireworks. Fireworks will be set off from the Memorial at dark. Free parking and viewing is available at Liberty Lake Park. A limited number of handicap-permit parking spaces will be available at the Bedford Area Welcome Center.

Tuesday, July 4
At 10 a.m., the National D-Day Memorial will host Desmond Doss Jr. for a special talk on his father’s life and legacy at the Bedford Area Welcome Center. Desmond Doss, a Lynchburg native who refused to carry a weapon, served as a medic in World War II. The conscientious objector saved as many as 75 men during the battle of Okinawa. President Harry S. Truman presented Doss with the Medal of Honor on October 12, 1945. Academy-award winning film Hacksaw Ridge introduced Doss’s heroic story to millions. Admission is free; seating is limited. The Memorial will be open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Join Poplar Forest from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. for the kind of Independence Day celebration that might have intrigued Thomas Jefferson himself. Enjoy live musical performances, colonial-period entertainment, archaeology displays, children’s activities and more!

4th Annual “Itsy Bitsy” Exhibit
2017-07-01 11:00 - 2017-07-31 17:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Artist on Depot and The Electric Company Art and More galleries, at 207 E. Depot St. in Bedford would like to invite you to our 4th Annual “Itsy Bitsy” exhibit in our gallery. The “Itsy Bitsy” exhibit was displayed from June 1st to June 30th. NOW it will be displayed for the month of JULY as well, due to popular demand!
Beyond creating an enjoyable place for residents to relax and visit with friends and families, we see this event as a very positive way to celebrate the community spirit of Bedford County and our appreciation for the artists, in our local area who have given so much to making this exhibition what it is today.
“Itsy Bitsy” has all small works 6 x 6 or smaller for sale. Pieces are 2-D and 3-D.

The Gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturday, 11 AM to 5 PM.
We hope you can join us for this fun show!

Bedford Farmers Market
2017-07-02 15:00 - 18:00, 2017-08-02 15:00 - 18:00 | 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.

13th annual “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival
2017-07-08 11:00 - 18:00 | VA
Enjoy wine from some of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to good music and visiting art, craft and food vendors. Virginia’s most unique wine festival has numerous events throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions such as the Parade of Horses, lure course and muskrat racing. Families will enjoy this festival because it appeals to both young and old and we have a Kiddie Korral. The event takes place on the spacious and gracious grounds of Johnson’s Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford Va 24523 with spectacular Blue Ridge mountain views. 11am-6pm
Lure Coursing
There will be a demonstration of Lure Coursing given by Laura Cormier. Lure coursing is a humane sport which recreates the chase of the hare by the pursuing hound. The “bunny” consists of strips of white plastic attached to a continuous loop line that runs through a series of pulleys to simulate the zigzag path of a rabbit on the run
Muskrat Races
This event uses the Jack Russell Terrier’s highly developed prey drive to swim through water in pursuit of an artificial lure.
Dogs of all shapes and sizes are invited to swim across the pond in pursuit of an artificial lure. There will be three divisions of competition: small, medium, and large dogs. The winner in each division will receive a trophy
Parade of Horses
Provided and directed by Reba Farm Inn and Saddle Soar Equitainment.
The Horse parade will continue to be a crowd pleaser with a wide variety of horses to be exhibited. In addition there will be new and exciting events such as: featured wild horses from the herd on the outer banks, N.C. and a Chincoteague pony from Virginia’s Assateague Island.
Kiddie Korral
Supervised activities for children simulating rodeo games and quiet games as well throughout the day. Supervision by the staff and volunteers of Brook Hill Farm Rehabilitation and Rescue
Part of the proceeds will benefit 501-3c organizations that benefit horses and dogs. 11am-6pm

Beale's Limited Release: Peach Wheat Ale
2017-07-08 12:00 - 22:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us for our first limited edition release featuring the Peach Wheat Ale. This beer was brewed from peaches found on the trees of Gross Orchard in the hills of Bedford County.
We will only be selling this in our taproom (no growler fills because of the limited supply) and we expect to kick the kegs by the end of the weekend. Black Collar takes the stage from 5 to 8 p.m.
To celebrate we’ll have peach-glazed BBQ ribs and peach hand pies.
Gross Orchard will be on site selling peaches.
More about the Peach Wheat Ale: 4.8% ABV, 20 IBUs, conditioned on 350 lbs of Bedford County peaches. It’s sweet with a dry, clean finish, and slightly hazy.

I Draw Slow Concert
2017-07-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Friday, July 14, at 7:30 p.m. as they host in concert, I Draw Slow, from Dublin, Ireland. The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, with a ticket price of $15.00 per person; collected at the door or purchased in advance through http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/ Seating is limited. For more information, call 540-586-8911, or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org. Join us and bring a friend or two!
I Draw Slow hits #1 on the Irish Independent Charts with their new release Turn Your Face to the Sun!
Check out this video of “Valentine” featuring Aidan Gillen from the 2014 Release, White Wave Chapel, with over 50,000 views. —>>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16kHhHK5OKc&feature=youtu.be
Dublin, Ireland’s I Draw Slow has already won the adoration of fans in their home country and North America by combining American folk and Irish storytelling traditions with close-harmony vocals, intriguing instrumentation and compelling subject matter. And on their debut with Compass Records, Turn Your Face to the Sun, released April 21, 2017, the band adds even more depth to their sound and songwriting, capturing I Draw Slow at their best — when they’re all together, separated only by air.
The band first drew attention beyond Ireland’s shores with their 2011 release, Redhills. Fueled by a prominent Spotify playlist placement and a video suggesting both 1890s bordello and 1920s speakeasy, the song “Goldmine” became the album’s breakout track. Their follow-up album, 2014’s White Wave Chapel, reached No. 2 on Ireland’s iTunes chart, driven in part by the video for “Valentine,” which featured Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen.
In the meantime, they established themselves as festival standouts, appearing at MerleFest, Pickathon, Wintergrass, RockyGrass, Grey Fox, Red Wing, Edmonton Folk Fest and High Sierra Music Festival to name a few. They’ve also appeared on many radio shows, including the syndicated “Mountain Stage.”
“…it seems a matter of time before I Draw Slow will dominate the global folk scene.” – Peter McGuire, Huffington Post UK
“For an all-acoustic group, I Draw Slow sure do have a fully realized sound. May we recommend ‘Valentine,’ ‘Grand Hotel,’ and ‘Don’t She Run.'” – The Bluegrass Situation
“It’s as gritty as it is beautiful.” – CMT Edge

Ken and Brad Kolodner – Old Time Music
2017-07-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Relaxing
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Friday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. as they host in concert Ken and Brad Kolodner from Baltimore, Maryland.
The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, with a ticket price of $15.00 per person; collected at the door or purchased in advance through http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/.
Seating is limited. For more information, call 540-586-8911, or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org.
Regarded as one of the most influential hammered dulcimer players and old-time fiddlers in the US, Baltimore’s Ken Kolodner has joined forces with his son Brad Kolodner, a rising star in the claw hammer banjo world to perform tight and musical arrangements of original and traditional old-time music with a “creative curiosity that lets all listeners know that a passion for traditional music yet thrives in every generation.” The dynamic father-son duo pushes the boundaries of the Appalachian tradition by infusing their own brand of driving, innovative, tasteful and unique interpretations of traditional and original fiddle tunes.“ The musicianship on this album is absolutely incredible. Ken Kolodner is, in my estimation, the finest, most able, and diverse hammered dulcimer player anywhere…Brad Kolodner is simply one of the best of the new generation of Old Time melodic Claw hammer banjo players…join us and bring a friend or two!

A Midsummer Night's Shindig at Sedalia
2017-07-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Come join the fun with friends and family as we celebrate midsummer with Sam Austin and Silverline.
We will have concessions open featuring our famous Sedalia Burger and other tasty treats!
Bring your own chair and relax under our covered pavilion or under the stars on our spacious lawn!
We have a playground for children, nature trails to explore, and fresh country air…all included in your ticket price – $10 person / $15/couple! Gates open at 6pm.
Campers are welcome! $10
($30 with electrical hook-up)
No pets. No coolers.

Electric Company Art Gallery ~ Lisa Floyd
2017-08-01 - 2017-08-31 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Lisa was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, after a short time in the Fine Arts program at San Jose State; she chose to make her living in Commercial Art, receiving her degree at a private Art School. She began her career in 1979 at the age of 15 and it has served her well all her life. She and her husband Dale of 28 years, have a daughter Julia (26), and a son Jesse (24), who were home schooled and they have worked as a family all over the United States. Both their children are have been doing it all for their living as well!
For 38 years, Lisa has created literally thousands of works in all sizes, styles, mediums, and subjects of canvas art, murals, faux finishes, signs, and much, much more! They now call Smith Mountain Lake their home since 2004.
Lisa is most passionate about how her artwork touches lives & transforms spaces, ministering to the soul, making that emotional connection – which is the subject of this solo show! “Art Evokes Emotion” and these pieces truly will. Hope you can come see them in person!
The Electric Company Art Gallery on 207 E. Depot St. in Bedford is happy to present her work for the month of August.
Please come by, 2nd Friday, August 11th and come join us in the emotion that art evokes!
Open reception: 5 PM to 8 PM.
You may also view and contact Lisa works at: www.facebook.com/FloydsArtworks or give her a call at: 1-336-757-6719

Sedalia Fest
2017-08-12 17:00 - 23:00 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
Ashley McBryde Headlines SedaliaFest

Ashley McBryde has opened for big names in country music like: Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr and she often joins Eric Church on stage.
But her time as a support act is coming to an end; Ashley is currently working with super producer Jay Joyce (Church, Brothers Osborne) on her upcoming album; Joyce is the go-to Nashville guy when artists want a more guitar-driven edge.
SedaliaFest offers a great opportunity for country music fans in our area to see Ashley McBryde in a small, intimate venue before she explodes into superstardom next year as a headline artist.

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Gates open to the general admission ticket holders at 5pm. VIP Ticket and Reserved Ticket holders, gates open at 4pm.

August Charity: Back To School: All guests are encouraged to bring a back to school item to be donated to the local elementary school

August Theme: Farmers Appreciation Day

Farmers get in for $8 plus receive a free vendor table in Farmer’s Market
Harvest Days Farmer’s Market: Get to know the local farmers
Antique Tractor Display
New Farm Equipment/Tractors/Gators/Mowers… Display
Antique Hit and Miss Engine Display
Stickers and Tee Shirts with Farm Slogan for sale like: “When You Gripe About A Farmer… Don’t Do It With Your Mouth Full” — Picture of Tractor on two lane road
Information in programs about safety etiquette when following, passing or approaching farm vehicles on the road
Farmer Recognition Award: Recognize a local farmer for lifetime achievement and the farming community in general for raising $30K in disaster relief for the Midwest farmers devastated by spring fires that burned over 1 million acres.

Farmer Appreciation Day – Farmer Discounted Ticket
Farmers are welcome to arrive early and set up in the complimentary Summer Harvest Farmers Market. To reserve your place email: director@sedaliacenter.org or call (434) 299-5080. ​

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Ticket Pricing:
​Tickets available at www.lynchburgtickets.com, by calling The Sedalia Center: (434) 299-5080 or at the gate.

VIP: $75 Meet and Greet with Headline Artist (Includes Pic Opportunity)

30 available (Not including Sponsors meet and greets)
Reserved Parking
Early Admission
Reserved Seating in Front Rows of Pavilion with Headline Artist Stage
Dinner: Low Country Boil

Gold Reserved Ticket: $45

100 available
Reserved Parking
Early Admission
Reserved Seating in Pavilion with Headline Artist Stage
Dinner: Low Country Seafood Boil​

General Admission: $15

Bring chairs, blankets to sit on the lawn
Food Truck or Concession Dinner – guest pays

Local 24526/24523 General Admission Ticket Price: $12

Bring chairs, blankets to sit on the lawn
Food Truck or Concession Dinner – guest pays

Farmer General Admission Price: $8

Early Admission to set up Farmer’s Market Table and dinner
