Destination Bedford

Through the LENS Photography Exhibit
2021-09-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-10 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come see this first ever judged photography exhibit at the Bower Center! People, animals, landscape or cityscape, action or still-life, documentary, humorous or sentimental, realistic or abstract … It’s all included in this awesome new exhibit!
Gallery admission is free!

Sunset & S'more
2021-09-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to Fables & Feathers for extended evening hours to take in the view of the vines at sunset. Bring a blanket and bask in the relaxing atmosphere, roast a marshmallow or two, and sip some wine or beer. Bottles of wine to enjoy with the views will be 20% off!
S’mores supplies will be available for purchase, along with their usual selection of small snacks.

Friday Night Jam
2021-09-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
Come to the parking lot at Ricky’s for some great social distancing fun! Music is played, laughter is heard ringing through the space, and everyone treats you like family. Bluegrass and mountain music, old time, and even a dash of tunes you’d never expect, are on display to anyone wanting to join in or just enjoy. Jam beings at 7pm! FREE event, but donations are welcome.

Live Music @ Lago Pizza
2021-09-03 19:00 - 23:00, 2021-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Lago Pizza, 14807 Moneta Rd., Moneta, 24121, United States
Come to Lago Pizza in Moneta for great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing this week!

Forest Farmers Market
2021-09-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-11 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.

Forest Farmer's Market
2021-09-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Forest Farmer’s Market every Saturday for locally grown and produced fresh meat, vegtables, fruit, bread, craft vendors and so much more!

Smith Mountain Lake Farmers Market
2021-09-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Vittone Farms, 1696 White House Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Vittone Farms is a happy host to the SML Farmers Market every Saturday morning. Come purchase your local food, produce, arts, and crafts, during your visit to Smith Mountain Lake. The last market for 2021 will be November 20th.

Sedalia Country Fair
2021-09-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
The Sedalia Country Fair is a gathering of local farmers, gardeners, folks, and kids dedicated to rural life. The Country Fair is a place for conversation and to share knowledge. There will be contests for canning, baking, flower arranging, and photography. The children will get to see big horses, chickens, Border Collies herd sheep, and there will be wagon rides. The big contest of the Fair is the Southwest Virginia Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey Show! Guests will enjoy live music by the Dale Overstreet Bluegrass Band.
Admission is $5/person; kids 12 and under are free!

Poppy Peace Garden Display
2021-09-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-10 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
This September marks the official 76th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.
One red poppy for every fatality on D-Day, 4,415 in all, will line the sides of the sculpture.
The poppies will be on display September 3-12, 2021 (during the Memorial’s regular operating hours 10AM – 5PM) as we also commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the first responders who gave their all to protect others. Regular admission fees apply.
Your purchase of a poppy not only supports the Memorial but can be in honor or memory of an active service member, veteran, or a frontline worker who has served or is currently serving.

Saturday Story Time
2021-09-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library
Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5.

Labor Day Concert & Fireworks
2021-09-06 17:00 - 21:30 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come spend an evening on the beautiful property of EastLake Community Church. Gates open at 5 pm with food vendors and activities for the kids. Concert with Phillips, Craig and Dean begins at 7 pm followed by a spectacular fireworks show. THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

Live Music @ The Dam Grill
2021-09-06 18:30 - 21:30 | The Dam Grill, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come to the Dam Grill for some great food, a few cold ones and listen to some of your favorite tunes!
$5 cover charge
Click here to see who is playing this week!

Virtual Lunchbox Lecture
2021-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
LUNCHBOX LECTURE: LE MONUMENT AUX MORTS
Free Program Available Through Facebook Live and YouTube.
Florent Plana discussing the history of Le Monument Aux Morts, “The Lady of Trévières” sculpture

Bedford Farmer's Market
2021-09-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this great farmers market every Friday and second Saturday of the month! You will find fresh produce, veggies, artisan crafts and several more Bedford grown products! Food trucks will also be on site!

Little Town Players
2021-09-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Little Town Players presents “Postmortem” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by David Walton.
Warning: Adult Content
September 10, 11, 17, 18 – 7:30 PM
September 12, 19 – 2:00 PM
Tickets – $18 adults; $12 for ages 12 and under. You may reserve tickets by calling 540-586-5881. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
