Destination Bedford

Fall Harvest Buffet
2019-10-23 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-24 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-25 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-26 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-27 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-28 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-29 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-10-30 11:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Fall Harvest Buffet
Join the Peaks of Otter staff during leaf peeping season for the Fall Harvest Buffet. Menu items change daily so visit throughout the fall season as we watch the changing of the leaves!
Oct 7 – Nov 2
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
$21.95 – Adults
$19.95 – Seniors (62 years & older)
$9.95 – Children (ages 6-12)
Children 5 & Under Free
Prices subject to 5.3% State Tax, 4% Local Tax, and Gratuity; Beverages Are Additional
Groups of 6 or more are encouraged to call ahead, 540-586-1081.
Specialty Salads
Soups
Entrées (variety rotates daily)
Sides (variety rotates daily)
Desserts
Daily Variety of Cakes, Brownies, & Pies

The Battle of Leyte Gulf
2019-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, join National D-Day Memorial Director of Education John Long as he explores the largest naval battle of World War II, and arguably world history. This battle would also include the first use of organized kamikaze attacks and would be the last between battleships.
Our Lunchbox Lecture Series is free of charge, although donations are appreciated. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the programs. If you are not able to attend, each lecture is also available in real-time and following the event through Facebook Live.

Pre-Halloween Beach Bash
2019-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Where else but Apocalypse are you going to get incredible beach music with a Halloween flare? We are calling all monsters to get here ready to mash! Come on you ghouls, get to the Apocalypse beer shelter for this Pre-Halloween Beach Party and share a killer bbq from 5th and Federal & a chilling beer… it’s going to be a thriller of a party!

Ghoultide - Bedford performance
2019-10-25 20:00 - 21:30 | VA
Spectrum Arts and Inspirare presents a unique Halloween experience, Make the Ghoultide Gay: A Collection of Scarols. Imagine all your favorite Christmas carols rewritten for Halloween, spooky words and spooky music! Halloween readings and poetry are also included. Come in costume, you may win a prize!
There will be a cash bar!

Forest Farmers Market
2019-10-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-11-02 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.

Cider Barn Fall Fest
2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
Come celebrate fall!
Music, Cider, BBQ, Hayrides, Cake Walk, vendors, kids in costumes, and our beautiful Cider Barn will definitely be just what you need to celebrate all things fall!
Admission is free!
Cake Walk and hayrides will have a small fee.
Cider and BBQ will be available for purchase.

Sewer Line Benefit: Slime Time Live
2019-10-26 12:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Donations buy votes, with those bought votes you select which John family member you’d like to seen covered in the green sewage slime, Doug, Lee, or Austin. Voting ends the day of the event. Vote wisely. 😉
Click here to vote & see how else you can help: https://fundly.com/burnbridge-sewer-line-slime-time

Beale's Fall Festival
2019-10-26 12:00 - 23:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come celebrate all things fall at Beale’s!
Seasonal fave Spiced Apple Ale returns on draft and in limited edition cans!
Local artisan market from 12 – 3
Sweet treats from Rookie’s from 3-6
Axe throwing with Power Play Virginia from 3-6
Live music from 3-9

Halloween Town
2019-10-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come on out to our first ever “Halloween Town” Provided by DJ Showtime & The Bedford County Rec. Department. The event will consist of a 100 car “Trunk n Treat”, Costume Contest, Bounce Houses, Balloon Artist, Music, & Many more children activities. We also have the “Haunted Trail” Hosted by Liberty High School Performing Arts.

Clam-O-Ween
2019-10-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

15th Anniversary Open House Celebration
2019-10-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us on Tuesday, October 29, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. as we celebrate 15 years since opening our doors in Bedford! The Bedford Area Welcome Center opened on October 29, 2004, and was referred to as the flagship for future Visitor Centers throughout the Commonwealth. It received the American Crown Community Award presented by American City and County Magazine – the judges had never before seen a visitor center that was also designed to serve the community. It was the first visitor center to ever make the list!
Today we continue to serve this community – its residents, businesses, and visitors to the area. Stop by and learn more about Destination Bedford, enjoy live music, giveaways, free apples, cider tasting, and Waffle Mania food truck will have food for purchase.
The Central Virginia Business Coalition (CVABC) will do a business dedication at 11 a.m. The CVABC and Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce will both be on-hand with information about upcoming events and membership opportunities!

Trivia
2019-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom!
Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale’s gift certificates!

Trick or Treat
2019-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Farm Experiences

Bower Witching Hour
2019-10-31 17:00 - 21:00 | VA
Walk through the Bower Center lobby on your trick-or-treating route, and get your picture taken at the free photo booth!
Sponsored by Bank of the James
Free event.

Trick or Treating at JF
2019-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Jeferson Forest High School

Paranormal Nights
2019-11-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd starting at 7:00 PM both nights. **Please use the old Bedford Middle School location for overflow parking**…Tickets are $15/person and need to be purchased ONLINE. In order for everyone to enjoy themselves and for safety reasons, we cannot exceed a certain number of guests at any one time, so please click ticket link to purchase tickets or use: https://www.eventbee.com/v/paranormal-nights-2019/event?eid=195082613
If you’ve never been then you should come and check us out! We will have many different paranormal groups set up throughout Avenel. You can walk through and talk with them. You’ll get to see the equipment they use to do paranormal investigations and hear haunting tales from their own experiences. You can also listen to and/or watch some of the evidence they have caught on their investigations! Enjoy light refreshments and even catch a magic show with Magic Mike! This will be an event you won’t soon forget! Tickets are limited so order NOW! The paranormal groups in attendance will be: Bedford Paranormal, Franklin County Paranormal, Apocalyptic Paranormal, Portsmouth Paranormal Society, Virginia Infinity Paranormal, Beyond the Dark Paranormal!

Saturday Story Time
2019-11-02 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.

Portside Costume Halloween Party
2019-11-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
IT’S BACK! Portside’s annual costume Halloween party will return on Saturday, November 2, 6-10 p.m.! We’ll have food and drink specials and live music from Scott Joshway with Frank Smusz Acoustic Jam all night! Show up in costume or pay a $10 entry fee (which will be donated to St. Jude’s).
