Forest Farmers Market
2018-05-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-05-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-06-02 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-06-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-06-16 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Big Otter Mill Spring Festival
2018-05-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Big Otter Mill, 3533 Big Island Highway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Obstacle Trail Ride
2018-05-19 16:00 - 19:30 | Reba Farm Inn and Saddle Soar Equitainment, 1099 Reba Farm Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A fun and challenging experience for all. It’s a trail ride with various obstacles that you and the horse will navigate together. $55/person
Call (540) 586-1906 or (540) 583-1906 for more information.

Sedalia Center Summer Concert Series
2018-05-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
The Sedalia Center’s new concert series kicks off this month! Each month through September, Sedalia will host artists on their stage for an incredible evening of music under the stars. The Sedalia Center provides a family-friendly atmosphere to enjoy some fantastic performances. Concessions on site along with Homestead Creamery ice cream. Blue Ridge Beverage will be there too with a selection of domestic and craft beers!
Kicking off the concert series is UBU The Band (Shag Band from NC, also plays a wide variety of music for all age groups!)

$10 at the gate; children 12 and under are free.
Camping available!
Proceeds will support the National D-Day Memorial.

Stars and Stripes Forever: Patriotic Concert at The National D-Day Memorial
2018-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Jefferson Choral Society 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.

Taste of the Trails at Moneta Park
2018-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Moneta Park, Rucker Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Experience the Bedford Trails in this brand new event series! There will be a 5K and two mountain bike rides. 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.
After-party is at Beale’s starting at 1 p.m. and the raffle for participants starts at 1:30 p.m.

Grapes & Grains at Mariners Landing
2018-05-26 12:00 - 18:00
Virginia Wine, Craft Beer & Cider Festival!
Music by the Rendezvous Band, Art & Craft Vendors, Gourmet Food, and more! Bring your bathing suit and enjoy Mariners amenities for free (Beach, Pool, Tennis, Pickleball, Walking Trails & More!)
Advance tickets available at www.Mariners-Resort.com.
$15 Advance Tasting Ticket
$5 Advance Non-Tasting Ticket
$20 At the Gate Tasting Ticket
$10 At the Gate Non-Tasting Ticket
$10 Entry for Mariners Club Members at Gate

Beale's Oyster Roast
2018-05-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Roasted oysters will be sold by the dozen, limited Honey White beer release, and live music by the Whiskey Shakes!

Remembering Their Sacrifice: Memorial Day Ceremony
2018-05-28 11:00 - 12:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This special Memorial Day ceremony officially recognizes the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
The program begins at 11a.m. Admission is free until noon.
The keynote speaker is Brigadier General John “Jack” W. Mountcastle. BG Mountcastle is the former Chief of Military History for the Army, a veteran of Vietnam, and taught at the US Military Academy at West Point.
Special music by Brass 5.
The latest installment of veteran bricks will also be dedicated.
Guests are asked to bring their own chair.
Call (540) 586-3329 or visit www.dday.org for more information.

First Saturday at Bedford Farmer's Market
2018-06-02 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 June First Saturday Market, enjoy music by Daniel Kepel-Young, pottery demonstrations by McKeever Pottery, the Cooking Mamas Food Truck, and the children can make Vegetable Still Life with the Bower Center for the Arts.
Buy Local, Buy Bedford Farmer’s Market.

Sedalia Center Artisan Fair
2018-06-02 10:00 - 16:00 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
The Artisan Fair hosts a wide variety of Artists and Artisans with an array of one-of-kind hand crafted works of art. From soft fibers to forged metal, beautiful glass and gorgeous pottery, you’re sure to find something lovely at this year’s event! We’ll have live music, cool & refreshing sangria, and delightful treats from our own concessions. Plus we’ll have some exciting kid’s painting activities (children 12 & under) with Glo Winters!
Admission is $5 at the gate, children 12 & under are free. No pets, no coolers please.

David Haught in Concert
2018-06-02 20:00 - 22:00
Virginia-born, Brooklyn-based alt-country singer David Haught melds rock ‘n’ roll, Americana, bluegrass, and honky-tonk influences into a self-described “Different Kind of Country” that, above all, stays true to its straightforward storytelling roots.
Tickets are $15.00 and are available online at www.bowercenter.org
Haught will be playing his newest album, and 4th release:
https://davidhaughtmusic.bandcamp.com/album/david-haught

World War II in Film Conference
2018-06-05 08:00 - 18:00 | Liberty University, Montview Alumni Ballroom/Demoss Hall, 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA, United States
Make plans to attend the WWII in Film Conference at Liberty University hosted by the National D-Day Memorial Foundation and Liberty University History Department to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Saving Private Ryan.
Acclaimed WWII author and consultant for historical film productions Dr. Donald Miller of Lafayette College will be the keynote speaker. He is the author of numerous books including Masters of the Air: American Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany, D-Days in the Pacific, and The Story of World War II. He has also worked as a historical consultant on numerous film and television productions including The Pacific, WWII in HD, The Air War, and He Has Seen War. He is currently working with Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg on a HBO miniseries based on his Masters of the Air.
For more information and to register for the conference, visit www.dday.org.

Saving Private Ryan Screening
2018-06-05 18:45 - 22:00 | Liberty University, School of Music Concert Hall, 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA, United States
Following the conclusion of the WWII in Film conference, there will be a screening and discussion of Saving Private Ryan to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its theatrical release.
The screening is free and open to the public, but tickets will be required for admission.
For more information, visit www.dday.org or call (540) 586-3329.

74th Anniversary of D-Day
2018-06-06 11:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The National D-Day Memorial will mark the 74th anniversary of Operation Overlord with a ceremony on Wednesday, June 6 at 11 a.m. This year’s commemoration features Pat Waters, the grandson of General George S. Patton and Desmond Doss Jr.
Following the address, Normandy veteran Ash Rothlein will preside over the annual remembrance at the Memorial’s “Homage” sculpture. The observance reminds up of the heroes of June 6, 1944 who did not return home to receive our thanks. Representatives of the nation of France, a people always ready to honor those who liberated them from brutal Nazi occupation, will join us for the tribute. Rothlein will hang his own Legion of Honor Medal, presented to him by the French government, on the statue.
The 74th anniversary commemoration will also feature music by the 29th Division Band, wreath-layings, recognition of D-Day and WWII veterans, and a veterans reunion tent.
Call (540) 586-3329 or visit www.dday.org for more information.

2nd Friday Artist at The Electric Company - Virginia Dickens
2018-06-08 17:00 - 20:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Virginia Dickens, is a photographer, artist, and graphic designer. She creates her art by combining her photographs, paintings and sketches in Photoshop. The mixed media piece is then built up layer-by-layer, adding pieces of her photographs as she goes. Printing her creations on canvas, metal and watercolor paper in her studio, she assembles the frames and hand stretches her work. Some canvas prints receive another round of painting with acrylics and gel mediums. In 2009, it was a Near Death Experience which would open up a strong spiritual relationship with nature, human consciousness and her understanding of death. While weed whacking in the yard, she disturbed a yellow jacket nest and was overcome by bee stings. What the artist experienced that day soon became the underpinning of her latest creations.
Please come by 2nd Friday, June 8th from 5 to 8 PM at The Electric Company Art Gallery, 207 E. Depot St., Bedford and enjoy her work as Featured Artist for the month of July.

Local Artist Pays Homage to Queena Stovall
2018-06-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But for an artist it is so much more. Artists copy or borrow from other artists to learn and grow more than to flatter. When local artist Carol Burnett encountered the work of Lynchburg artist Queena Stovall over twenty years ago, she knew that she not only encountered a kindred spirit, but had found a lifelong artistic mentor as well. “I loved her imagination, her compositions and the natural way that she captured life as it was,” explain Burnett of her decades long admiration of Stovall’s painting.
While these two local treasures never met, they share a similar artistic vision and journey. Like Stovall, Burnett is a self-taught artist who is drawn to depict fond memories, people, place and events in her past. And also like Stovall, Burnett found a primitive painterly style to express herself and tell her stories.
For her new show at Goose Creek Studio, Burnett returns to the much-admired images and subject matter that inspired her decades ago. “I used Queena Stovall’s painting as my basic composition and narrative, but I put my own spin on it,” says Burnett describing this new body of work. A positive and respectful response to the color and whimsical subject matter she has long loved.
In addition to Goose Creek Studio, Burnett’s work can also be found at Town Kitchen and Provisions (309 N. Bridge Street in Bedford.)
A reception with the artist will be held at Goose Creek Studio (302 Court Street in Bedford) during 2nd Friday, June 8, 5:00-8:00 pm.
For more information, see http://www.goosecreekstudio.com or call (540) 586-8482.

Centra Rehab Fat Tire Weekend
2018-06-08 19:00 - 2018-06-10 16:00 | 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 8,9 &10 2018 at Falling Creek Park in beautiful Bedford Va.!
Friday Dirt Crit 7pm
Saturday Fat 5 Hour 830am
Sunday Fat Tire Frenzy 930am
On site registration opens 1.5 hours before race.
ALL SKILL LEVELS AND ALL AGES WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Falling Creek Park has something for everyone, a MOUNTAIN BIKE PROGRESSION PARK with PUMP TRACK that is suitable for all levels of riders, for the kiddos a large PLAYGROUND, 18 HOLE DISC GOLF and a world-class SKATE PARK.

Echoes of Appalachia Concert at Bower Center
2018-06-09 19:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. as the Bower Center cohosts with the Spectrum Arts Society “Echoes of Appalachia, Bluegrass and Folk Songs.” This concert will be presented with a special combination of solos and small ensemble singing.
Going back to our roots! Echoes of Appalachia will have you stomping your feet and singing along as Spectrum Arts Society brings you popular and familiar Bluegrass and folks songs.
Tickets are available online for $10 or at the door the evening of the performance.

Shakespeare Under the Stars: Love’s Labour’s Lost
2018-06-09 19:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Shakespearean theater returns to Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn with Poplar Forest’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare’s extravagant romantic comedy. Bring your friends and family—and a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs—and experience the magic of Shakespeare’s verse performed under a starry night sky. Adult refreshments will be available for purchase each night from a variety of vendors.
Performance Schedule
Saturday June 9
Rain date: June 10
Tickets to Shakespeare Under the Stars are $15 for adults (ages 18+); $12 for youth and college students (ages 6 – 17 or with college ID); and $5 for children (ages 5 and under).
Note: Any weather related postponement call will be made by 5 p.m. the day of the performance and will be posted to the website and social media.
• June 9th: Ankida Ridge Winery
Performance at 7:30 p.m.

The Language of Invisibility in Three Parts: A Pop-up Exhibit and Gallery Talk by Veronica Jackson
2018-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
On Sunday, June 10, 2:00-4:00 pm, Goose Creek Studio will host a pop-up exhibit and gallery talk by installation artist Veronica Jackson. Jackson is new to the region, but her family has long and deep roots in Bedford County. After a career in architecture and museum exhibit design in Washington DC, Jackson decided to reinvent herself and refocus her creative imagination while become a full-time artist. As part of this journey and personal transformation, Jackson returned to live on the family homestead in Bedford County, Virginia which she shares with her mother.
Jackson expresses her vision and personal narrative through thought provoking and cutting-edge installations. She weaves together words, found objects, manufactured and newly created pieces to tell stories about race, gender and identity. While Jackson’ work and narrative is centered on deeply personal experiences, these visual memoirs echo universal themes of a search for self, identity and voice.
For the pop-up exhibition and gallery talk at Goose Creek Studio, Jackson introduces viewers to three ongoing series of works. Some of these are complete, some are works in progress and some are in the early concept phase of her creative process.
The first is a series of black felt movable letterboard signs (like you might see in the lobby of a multiple use office building) which are utilized as a substrate for quotes from black women. Using black letters on black felt, “Language of Invisibility on Display” explores the too often overridden voice of contemporary black women in the workplace or in group decision making.
The second work entitled HOMELESS/TOURIST focuses on articles of clothing, shoes, hair, and paint samples to explore an experience of misidentification while living in San Francisco.
And the third work uses blind debossed handmade black paper to create weekly timecards that document the working hours accumulated in 67 years of marriage, managing a home and raising nine children. “That’s Pop’s Money” seeks to address and expose the often-invisible value of women’s work in and around the home including child care.
“We are excited to have Veronica Jackson’s vision as part of Bedford’s creative community,” say Mitchell Bond, co-owner of Goose Creek Studio. “She brings fresh insights, new ways of doing art and she is a master at storytelling. It is hard to go back to old ways of seeing and doing after encountering Jackson’s work and energy,” adds Bond. Jackson has recently joined the Board of Directors of Bower Center for the Arts.
Jackson received a MA in Visual and Critical Studies from California College of the Arts, San Francisco. During her tenure at CCA her work explored identity, agency, and empowerment as performed by African American women in the visual landscape. Jackson’s current emphasis—a visual art practice comprised of 3D installations—critically examines and elucidates the visualization of gender and race in America, with a specific focus on the portrayal and perception of black women in popular media of their time. Jackson holds firm that once exposed to it, art is a transformative experience.
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.

Itsy Bitsy Artwork
2018-06-13 - 2018-06-30 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Electric Company Art Gallery will hold its 5th Annual Exhibition of Itsy Bitsy Artwork from June 1st – June 30th. This is an exhibition of small works (image size 6”x6” or smaller).
The Gallery is open Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Gallery is proud to share the talented works for the month of June and a reception will be held on: June 8th, 2nd Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM.

Lyrics On The Lake 2018
2018-06-13 08:00 - 2018-06-17 17:00
Lyrics on the Lake began as a lakeside fundraising pool party, bringing together a group of local Smith Mountain Lakers with hearts for songwriters. Six 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+ performances, at 10 different venues around the Lake, June 13-17. For music lovers, this is a don’t miss event!

Elks Flag Day Ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial
2018-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
We join the members of the Bedford Elks Lodge to celebrate Old Glory in this special commemoration.

Juneteenth Celebration: Journey to Liberation
2018-06-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Poplar Forest for the historic home’s first Juneteenth celebration. The oldest national commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans living in the former Confederate states, Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the date of the first reading of General Order No. 3, the total emancipation of slaves in Galveston, Texas. Admission to the Juneteeth event is free!
The festivities begin with readings of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the Virginia Resolution Abolishing Slavery on Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn at 11:00 a.m. followed by music and dance performances showcasing local talent, including Kuumba Dance Ensemble, Inc.
Discover a myriad of community resources as you peruse the information booths sponsored by local educational, wellness, civic and social organizations; enjoy a bite to eat from the area’s finest food trucks; and shop for works by regional artisans. Learn about the foodways of the enslaved from costumed interpreter, Cheyney McKnight of “Not Your Momma’s History.” Observe as Jerome Bias, a skilled furniture maker, demonstrates and interprets the intricate joinery work created by talented, enslaved craftsmen like John Hemmings.

Father's Day at Poplar Forest
2018-06-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Treat dad to a tour of Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat and plantation grounds. Enjoy the tranquility of the natural landscape that once inspired Jefferson’s creativity; take guided tours of his cherished octagonal villa and the slave quarter; and discover what life there may have been like for the Jeffersons and the enslaved residents of Poplar Forest.
Free for fathers, all day!
