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SUMMARY:Shibori At The Cider Barn
DESCRIPTION:Shibori Pretty and Practical\nJoin us as we make beautifully usable art at the Cider Barn! \nEvery participant will learn the basic techniques of Shibori and will leave with two indigo-patterned tea towels. We’ll have fun dipping into a trendy and natural dyeing method with a rich history. \nIf you are planning to come make with us\, please dress accordingly. Indigo is a vibrant blue dye that sets quickly and is quite permanent. Wear dark colors\, old clothing\, including your shoes. Feel free to bring your own dishwashing gloves\, though we will have several pairs available for participants. \nCost is $14 per person (prepay)\nGuests should be 12 and up \nLimited spots available!\nReserve your spot today…send a Facebook Message or email!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/shibori-at-the-cider-barn/
LOCATION:Chapel Creek Farms\, 4915 Pike Road\, Montvale\, VA\, 24122
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening Weekend at Drifter's
DESCRIPTION:It’s Grand Opening Weekend and we’re so excited to welcome guests for the first time ever under our new name\, Drifter’s! Doors open at 11am on Saturday\, June 20th! We are so looking forward to seeing your faces\, serving you\, and of course celebrating dad and the first day of Summer 2020! \nPlease be patient with us this weekend as we’re trying to abide by all of the COVID-19 regulations. We’ll be doing the best we can to accommodate with 50% capacity seating inside and outside. We hope to serve as many of you as we can!  \nWe will also have a takeout team ready for those to-go orders so that as many people as possible can get their Drifter’s fix. 540-297-0055 \nHours this weekend:\nSat 11am-9pm\nSun 11am-8pm \nSATURDAY\nBuy 2#s Crab Legs\, Get One Free – 11am-1pm\nLive Music from the DDTs – 2-6pm\nKEEPin’ Up with J Bohn – 1pm-4pm \nSUNDAY\n50¢ Jumbo Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp ’till they’re gone\nLive Music from Steve & Robin – 1:30-3:30pm \nParking can be challenging here so please ask a marina representative for assistance if needed. We do ask that you please be patient during peak times. They’re doing the absolute best job they can! \nCrystal Shores Marina Resort is a great place to fill-up with non-ethanol fuel and Smith Mountain Marine Service & Sales is here to get you in a new boat or assist with any mechanical needs!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/grand-opening-weekend-at-drifters/2020-06-20/
LOCATION:Drifter’s\, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T190000
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SUMMARY:The Banjo Mites at Mitchell's!
DESCRIPTION:Ah- Mitchell’s!  Some of the best pizza around\, amazing dinner views\, and one of the best places to hear The Banjo Mites! \nCome join us for a MITEY time on Smith Mountain Lake! 😉 \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/the-banjo-mites-at-mitchells-2/
LOCATION:Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria\, 3553 Trading Post Rd\, Huddleston\, VA\, 24104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200621T140000
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SUMMARY:National Go Skate Boarding Day
DESCRIPTION:National Go Skateboard Day! Come skate with your friends! Sponsored by Scene 3 Boardshop. Cookout\, Door Prizes and Skate Classes \nLocation :\nBedford Skate Park\nFalling Creek Rd\nBedford\, VA 24523 \nSchedule:\nBeginner Skate Class 9am-11am\nAges: 6-12\nHelmet Required\nLimited space\, 10 spots available.\n$10 Registration Cash/Check only.\nInstructor Jake Hillbish
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/national-go-skate-boarding-day/
LOCATION:bedford Skate Park\, Falling Creek Rd.\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200621T170000
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SUMMARY:Father's Day at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Treat Dad to a tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat and plantation grounds on his special day. Enjoy the tranquility of the natural landscape that once inspired Jefferson’s creativity; take an hour-long guided tour of the villa inspired by the architecture Jefferson encountered while serving as a diplomat in Europe; and discover what life at Poplar Forest may have been like for Jefferson and his family\, and the enslaved fathers and sons who lived and toiled on the plantation. \nFree for fathers all day! \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/fathers-day-at-poplar-forest-2/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening Weekend at Drifter's
DESCRIPTION:It’s Grand Opening Weekend and we’re so excited to welcome guests for the first time ever under our new name\, Drifter’s! Doors open at 11am on Saturday\, June 20th! We are so looking forward to seeing your faces\, serving you\, and of course celebrating dad and the first day of Summer 2020! \nPlease be patient with us this weekend as we’re trying to abide by all of the COVID-19 regulations. We’ll be doing the best we can to accommodate with 50% capacity seating inside and outside. We hope to serve as many of you as we can!  \nWe will also have a takeout team ready for those to-go orders so that as many people as possible can get their Drifter’s fix. 540-297-0055 \nHours this weekend:\nSat 11am-9pm\nSun 11am-8pm \nSATURDAY\nBuy 2#s Crab Legs\, Get One Free – 11am-1pm\nLive Music from the DDTs – 2-6pm\nKEEPin’ Up with J Bohn – 1pm-4pm \nSUNDAY\n50¢ Jumbo Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp ’till they’re gone\nLive Music from Steve & Robin – 1:30-3:30pm \nParking can be challenging here so please ask a marina representative for assistance if needed. We do ask that you please be patient during peak times. They’re doing the absolute best job they can! \nCrystal Shores Marina Resort is a great place to fill-up with non-ethanol fuel and Smith Mountain Marine Service & Sales is here to get you in a new boat or assist with any mechanical needs!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/grand-opening-weekend-at-drifters/2020-06-21/
LOCATION:Drifter’s\, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Trail Ride and Cookout
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Father’s Day by taking your dad out on a spectacular trail ride along the Peaks of Otter. Following our trail ride\, we will gather for a “Cowboy-style lunch” at the barn! \nCost is $60/person
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/fathers-day-trail-ride-and-cookout/
LOCATION:Reba Farm Inn and Saddle Soar Equitainment\, 1099 Reba Farm Lane\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200627
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SUMMARY:WWII Day Camp:  Spy Week
DESCRIPTION:Bring camp home to you in 2020!  \nFor 2020 and to support social distancing\, we are offering World War II Day Camp at home through interactive activity boxes paired with video lessons. While the box is designed to be completed at your own pace\, some of the activities will include optional group interactive components\, such as FlipGrid video responses\, pictures of activities\, and an end of week Zoom session. \nSpy Week: June 22-26\, 2020\nRegistration closes on May 31. \nThe activities and lessons will be targeted to the age range selected during registration: \n– Lower Elementary (Rising 1st-3rd Grades)\n– Upper Elementary (Rising 4th-6th Grades)\n– Middle School (Rising 7th-9th Grades).  \nBoxes will be mailed out in time for students to participate during the camp week. \nEach box is $70 per student\, with additional siblings’ boxes priced at $55. The cost includes all activity supplies (outside of scissors\, pencils\, etc.)\, a D-Day shirt\, age-appropriate book on the camp theme\, video lessons\, and shipping.  \nThere will be two different themes offered this summer. Feel free to sign up for just one or both weeks! Survival Week will be July 20-24 with registration closing on June 30.  \nA limited number of scholarships to cover the cost of one box are available on based on financial need and receipt of application. Complete the online application by May 31 for consideration at www.dday.org/wwii-day-camp. \nFor more information\, please contact Maggie Hartley\, Associate Director for Programming and Events\, at mhartley@dday.org or (540) 586-3329 ext. 111.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/wwii-day-camp-spy-week/
LOCATION:In The Comfort Of Your Own Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T070000
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SUMMARY:Bedford Farmer Managed Market
DESCRIPTION:Our mission is to establish and operate a community-supported Producer Only Farmers Market\, managed by Farmers\, that provides: Viable economic outlets for Bedford County farmers\, food producers\, artists and craftsmen\, and local access to farm fresh products. \nOpen on Saturdays\, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.  (Weather permitting)
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bedfords-finest-farmers-market-managed-by-farmers/2020-06-27/
LOCATION:Bedford Farmer Managed Market\, 1032 Triggs Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T120000
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2020-06-27/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T140000
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SUMMARY:Building Our Community Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Central Virginia Business Coalition is hosting Building Our Community Benefit Concert on June 27th from 2pm – 6pm. This special event features DJ Showtime and 4 bands that have all donated their time and talent to this fundraiser.  \nMNF Productions will be live streaming the concert and DJ Showtime will be kicking the event off a little before 2pm and will be mixing in music and special guest appearances in between band performances.  \nPROCEEDS: 50% of all proceeds will be donated to IRON Lives Inc.. Their mission is to see all youth overcome negativity\, develop into positive adults\, and change the world. Their mission is to help our youth consistently overcome negativity in their lives and in their community. The other 50% of proceeds will go into a Marketing Fund for CVABC Business Members to utilize to help them advertise as we are reopening our state. CVABC serves well over 450 local businesses in the Central VA region.  Their mission is to support and promote local businesses all year and to educate the community on why supporting local is essential to the health of our local economy.  \n**There will be a link on the Facebook Event Page where you can donate as little\, or as much\, as you’d like before and during the event. With each $25 donation\, you will receive a “Building our Community” T-Shirt! **
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/building-our-community-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:Virtual Live Concert hosted by Central Virginia Business Coalition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T180000
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SUMMARY:Marie Anderson LIVE at Drifter's
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Drifter’s for some great food and drinks and listen to Marie Anderson play all of your favorites from the 1930’s to today and some of her own original music! 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/marie-anderson-live-at-wallers/2020-06-28/
LOCATION:Drifter’s\, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T120000
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SUMMARY:Researching Your World War II Relative
DESCRIPTION:Dad never talked about his time in the Army. Uncle Frank was killed in Normandy. We know great-grandma was in the WACs\, but that’s about all. How do we find out more about their service in WWII?  \nHistorian John Long will give some pointers in researching your WWII ancestors—where to look\, what questions to ask\, and why a fire in 1973 changed history for the worse. \nTickets are $10 per connection/device and free for D-Day Society and Overlord Society Members. \nTickets are limited to 100 total connections. One ticket must be purchased per device that is used to access the program. A link to the workshop will be sent to participants in the confirmation email after ticket(s) are purchased. \nJoin the Overlord Society\, our membership program\, at www.dday.org/overlord-society with benefits that include free admission\, discounts for gift store\, and more. \nJoin the D-Day Society at www.dday.org/ddaysociety with a contribution of $1\,000 or more annually gain access to exclusive events and more. \nFunding has been provided by Virginia Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid\, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020. For more information\, please visit www.VirginiaHumanities.org
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/researching-your-world-war-ii-relative/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T133000
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SUMMARY:Conversation About D-Day Across the Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:World War Wednesday is an opportunity to explore the connections of World War II over time and space every other Wednesday in July and August of 2020. Each lecture will feature a different museum providing insight into these connections to World War II throughout history. \nDuring “Conversations About D-Day Across the Atlantic” join the National D-Day Memorial (Bedford\, Virginia\, U.S.A.) President and CEO\, April Cheek-Messier and the D-Day Story Museum (Portsmouth\, England\, U.K.) Curator\, Andrew Whitmarsh\, for a riveting live conversation about the history of the institutions\, connections to D-Day\, and more. \nThis lecture will be available on Facebook Live.  The reminder button and video will be shared to this event. The recording will be available to view following the conclusion of the lecture on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page under Videos.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/conversation-about-d-day-across-the-atlantic/
LOCATION:Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T093000
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SUMMARY:Goose Creek Studio Offers Underground Railroad Exhibit in Gallery and Online
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit “Signs and Shibboleths” was inspired by the book “Hidden in Plain View – A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad” by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond C. Dobard\, PhD.  This book chronicles Tobin and Dobard’s quest to understand how quilts may have been used to assist people fleeing slavery.  As importantly\, the authors connect this coded narrative to the African artistic traditions they brought with them to America.   \nThis research took hold when Tobin was befriended by an African-American quilter in a market in Charleston\, SC\, Mrs. Ozella McDaniel Williams.  After several visits\, Ozella told her to “write this down” and entrusted Tobin with the long-guarded mnemonic that was used to explain and remember the quilt code. \n“The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear’s paw trail to the crossroads.  Once they got to the crossroads\, they dug a log cabin on the ground.  Shoofly told them to dress up in cotton and satin bow ties and go to the cathedral church\, get married and exchange double wedding rings.  Flying geese stay on the drunkard’s path and follow the stars.”    \nThe underlined words represent the patterns thought to have been used as a signal or instruction for those headed North on the Underground Railroad. \n“When the exhibit “Signs and Shibboleth” was imagined\, created and finally put on display\, none of us imagined how the world would shift or the pace of that change\,” says Janet Chalker\, mosaic artist and guest curator of the exhibit.  “We had become resigned to the reality that in the midst of a pandemic\, the show was going to be mostly unseen\, not unlike the story of the quilt patterns it tries to tell.  Then George Floyd was killed and what had been simmering below the surface and unrecognized or ignored in our corporate life was tragically and repeatedly laid bare.  So\, we offer this as part of the conversation that has been reinvigorated.” \nA group of local artists and artisans\, working in a variety of media\, have come together to embody this story of audacity and ingenuity.  Each of the artist’s work hints at the possible meaning of the block pattern\, while also giving testament to the courage\, intellect and resourcefulness of those who left and those who stayed to help.  It is also intentional that this project has been done by a community of creative folks – since it took a community to reach freedom.   The artists and artisans featured are Allyson Turner\, Dotti Stone\, Caroline Renard\, Patty Malanga\, Nancy Laurent\, Shelley Koopmann\, Sharon Kessler\, Dick Hendrix\, Revelle Hamilton\, Donna Gallucci\, Patrick Ellis\, Pat Dougherty\, Janet Chalker\, Mitchell Bond\, Linda Black\, and Des Black. \nWhile this exhibit highlights a particular journey at a particular time in American history\, the story of being displaced\, forgotten\, abused\, enslaved or simply lost\, is a common\, ageless human story.   The path toward freedom is a universal human quest taken both alone and together.  \nSigns and Shibboleths will be on view at Goose Creek Studio through July 31 and may be viewed online at www.goosecreekstudio.com/blog. \nGoose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing\, located 302 Court Street in Bedford\, VA\, is currently open Monday-Wednesday by appointment and Thursday-Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm.  For more information contact Goose Creek Studio at 540-586-8482 or Janet Chalker at 434-316-5475
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/goose-creek-studio-offers-underground-railroad-exhibit-in-gallery-and-online/2020-07-02/
LOCATION:Goose Creek Studio Gallery\, 302 Court Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Goose Creek Studio Offers Underground Railroad Exhibit in Gallery and Online
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit “Signs and Shibboleths” was inspired by the book “Hidden in Plain View – A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad” by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond C. Dobard\, PhD.  This book chronicles Tobin and Dobard’s quest to understand how quilts may have been used to assist people fleeing slavery.  As importantly\, the authors connect this coded narrative to the African artistic traditions they brought with them to America.   \nThis research took hold when Tobin was befriended by an African-American quilter in a market in Charleston\, SC\, Mrs. Ozella McDaniel Williams.  After several visits\, Ozella told her to “write this down” and entrusted Tobin with the long-guarded mnemonic that was used to explain and remember the quilt code. \n“The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear’s paw trail to the crossroads.  Once they got to the crossroads\, they dug a log cabin on the ground.  Shoofly told them to dress up in cotton and satin bow ties and go to the cathedral church\, get married and exchange double wedding rings.  Flying geese stay on the drunkard’s path and follow the stars.”    \nThe underlined words represent the patterns thought to have been used as a signal or instruction for those headed North on the Underground Railroad. \n“When the exhibit “Signs and Shibboleth” was imagined\, created and finally put on display\, none of us imagined how the world would shift or the pace of that change\,” says Janet Chalker\, mosaic artist and guest curator of the exhibit.  “We had become resigned to the reality that in the midst of a pandemic\, the show was going to be mostly unseen\, not unlike the story of the quilt patterns it tries to tell.  Then George Floyd was killed and what had been simmering below the surface and unrecognized or ignored in our corporate life was tragically and repeatedly laid bare.  So\, we offer this as part of the conversation that has been reinvigorated.” \nA group of local artists and artisans\, working in a variety of media\, have come together to embody this story of audacity and ingenuity.  Each of the artist’s work hints at the possible meaning of the block pattern\, while also giving testament to the courage\, intellect and resourcefulness of those who left and those who stayed to help.  It is also intentional that this project has been done by a community of creative folks – since it took a community to reach freedom.   The artists and artisans featured are Allyson Turner\, Dotti Stone\, Caroline Renard\, Patty Malanga\, Nancy Laurent\, Shelley Koopmann\, Sharon Kessler\, Dick Hendrix\, Revelle Hamilton\, Donna Gallucci\, Patrick Ellis\, Pat Dougherty\, Janet Chalker\, Mitchell Bond\, Linda Black\, and Des Black. \nWhile this exhibit highlights a particular journey at a particular time in American history\, the story of being displaced\, forgotten\, abused\, enslaved or simply lost\, is a common\, ageless human story.   The path toward freedom is a universal human quest taken both alone and together.  \nSigns and Shibboleths will be on view at Goose Creek Studio through July 31 and may be viewed online at www.goosecreekstudio.com/blog. \nGoose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing\, located 302 Court Street in Bedford\, VA\, is currently open Monday-Wednesday by appointment and Thursday-Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm.  For more information contact Goose Creek Studio at 540-586-8482 or Janet Chalker at 434-316-5475
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/goose-creek-studio-offers-underground-railroad-exhibit-in-gallery-and-online/2020-07-03/
LOCATION:Goose Creek Studio Gallery\, 302 Court Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T133857Z
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SUMMARY:Tate Tuck Live at Drifter's
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music on the waterfront at Drifter’s with Tate Tuck as he brings a mix of genres like bluegrass\, folk\, blues\, country\, rock\, r&b\, and even a little rap!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/tate-tuck-live-at-drifters/2020-07-03/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183300
CREATED:20200601T153520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T153520Z
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SUMMARY:Jimmie Wilson ~ A Willie Nelson Tribute at the Cider Barn
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to sit outside on a summer evening and listen to music? \nWe have an open air concert lined up at the Cider Barn! \nConcert starts at 7 p.m. and entrance starts at 6 p.m.  \nPlease bring your own lawn chairs\, blankets\, and dinner. \nEnjoy a simple country evening at the Cider Barn. \nSome snacks will be available for purchase.  \nCost $10/car
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/jimmie-wilson-a-willie-nelson-tribute-at-the-cider-barn/
LOCATION:Chapel Creek Farms\, 4915 Pike Road\, Montvale\, VA\, 24122
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183300
CREATED:20200622T210912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T204802Z
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SUMMARY:Town of Bedford Fireworks Show
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Bedford Fireworks Show will begin at dusk on July 3\, 2020. \nWe do ask that if you come out to view the Fireworks\, please be sure to adhere to all social distancing guidelines. \nFireworks are set off from the National D-Day Memorial site and viewable at various places around town\, including Liberty Lake Park\, the Rec Field\, various church parking lots\, etc.  The Memorial is not open to the public during the fireworks. \nIn addition\, the Town will also be live streaming the Fireworks show on the Town website\, the Town Facebook page\, & the Town’s YouTube channel! \n\nWebsite: https://www.bedfordva.gov/1356/Live-Stream \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bedfordtowngovernment/ \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAVaNmkWF9JTnv1qquQ-9A
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/town-of-bedford-fireworks-show/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183300
CREATED:20200622T210359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T204652Z
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SUMMARY:Light Up The Sky Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:EastLake Community Church is thrilled to invite you to our second Independence Day Celebration! \nEnjoy an exciting fireworks display from the comfort and safety of your vehicle.  Or bring a lawn chair and sit on the lawn.  Let’s celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/light-up-the-sky-independence-day-celebration/
LOCATION:EastLake Community Church\, 1201 Timberwood Lane\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183300
CREATED:20200502T191139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T140036Z
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SUMMARY:Bedford Farmer Managed Market
DESCRIPTION:Our mission is to establish and operate a community-supported Producer Only Farmers Market\, managed by Farmers\, that provides: Viable economic outlets for Bedford County farmers\, food producers\, artists and craftsmen\, and local access to farm fresh products. \nOpen on Saturdays\, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.  (Weather permitting)
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/bedfords-finest-farmers-market-managed-by-farmers/2020-07-04/
LOCATION:Bedford Farmer Managed Market\, 1032 Triggs Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bedfords Finest Farmers Market - Managed by Farmers":MAILTO:thefarmermanagedmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183300
CREATED:20160602T195440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T195440Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/forest-farmers-market/2020-07-04/
LOCATION:Forest Farmers Market\, 15583 Forest Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183300
CREATED:20200629T152600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T152600Z
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SUMMARY:Goose Creek Studio Offers Underground Railroad Exhibit in Gallery and Online
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit “Signs and Shibboleths” was inspired by the book “Hidden in Plain View – A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad” by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond C. Dobard\, PhD.  This book chronicles Tobin and Dobard’s quest to understand how quilts may have been used to assist people fleeing slavery.  As importantly\, the authors connect this coded narrative to the African artistic traditions they brought with them to America.   \nThis research took hold when Tobin was befriended by an African-American quilter in a market in Charleston\, SC\, Mrs. Ozella McDaniel Williams.  After several visits\, Ozella told her to “write this down” and entrusted Tobin with the long-guarded mnemonic that was used to explain and remember the quilt code. \n“The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear’s paw trail to the crossroads.  Once they got to the crossroads\, they dug a log cabin on the ground.  Shoofly told them to dress up in cotton and satin bow ties and go to the cathedral church\, get married and exchange double wedding rings.  Flying geese stay on the drunkard’s path and follow the stars.”    \nThe underlined words represent the patterns thought to have been used as a signal or instruction for those headed North on the Underground Railroad. \n“When the exhibit “Signs and Shibboleth” was imagined\, created and finally put on display\, none of us imagined how the world would shift or the pace of that change\,” says Janet Chalker\, mosaic artist and guest curator of the exhibit.  “We had become resigned to the reality that in the midst of a pandemic\, the show was going to be mostly unseen\, not unlike the story of the quilt patterns it tries to tell.  Then George Floyd was killed and what had been simmering below the surface and unrecognized or ignored in our corporate life was tragically and repeatedly laid bare.  So\, we offer this as part of the conversation that has been reinvigorated.” \nA group of local artists and artisans\, working in a variety of media\, have come together to embody this story of audacity and ingenuity.  Each of the artist’s work hints at the possible meaning of the block pattern\, while also giving testament to the courage\, intellect and resourcefulness of those who left and those who stayed to help.  It is also intentional that this project has been done by a community of creative folks – since it took a community to reach freedom.   The artists and artisans featured are Allyson Turner\, Dotti Stone\, Caroline Renard\, Patty Malanga\, Nancy Laurent\, Shelley Koopmann\, Sharon Kessler\, Dick Hendrix\, Revelle Hamilton\, Donna Gallucci\, Patrick Ellis\, Pat Dougherty\, Janet Chalker\, Mitchell Bond\, Linda Black\, and Des Black. \nWhile this exhibit highlights a particular journey at a particular time in American history\, the story of being displaced\, forgotten\, abused\, enslaved or simply lost\, is a common\, ageless human story.   The path toward freedom is a universal human quest taken both alone and together.  \nSigns and Shibboleths will be on view at Goose Creek Studio through July 31 and may be viewed online at www.goosecreekstudio.com/blog. \nGoose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing\, located 302 Court Street in Bedford\, VA\, is currently open Monday-Wednesday by appointment and Thursday-Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm.  For more information contact Goose Creek Studio at 540-586-8482 or Janet Chalker at 434-316-5475
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/goose-creek-studio-offers-underground-railroad-exhibit-in-gallery-and-online/2020-07-04/
LOCATION:Goose Creek Studio Gallery\, 302 Court Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T160000
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SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the birth of America and the 244th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with some good early-American-style fun at Thomas Jefferson’s Bedford County retreat. \nEnjoy colonial-style entertainment\, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople\, colonial militia recruiting\, archaeological displays\, old-fashioned children’s activities\, pony rides\, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence and more! \nAdmission to the Independence Day festivities is $10 for adults (ages 16+); $3 for youth (ages 7—15); and free for children (ages 6 and under). House tours are available for a discounted rate.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/independence-day-celebration-at-poplar-forest/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T220000
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CREATED:20200701T140037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T140037Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Valley Farm Fourth of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Spring Valley Farm for a day of fun on Saturday\, July 4th to celebrate America’s birthday! \nAdmission is FREE! \n– FREE goat cuddling & petting zoo\n– pony rides ($5/rider)\n– wagon rides ($5/rider)\n– music all day *live bands at various times\n– carnival games & activities\n– vendors and other crafters will have booths set up\n– food trucks & other concessions \n– Professional fireworks show will start at DARK\, approximately 9pm!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/spring-valley-farm-fourth-of-july-celebration/
LOCATION:Spring Valley Farm\, 1190 Horseshoe Bend Road\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183300
CREATED:20190129T204051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T204051Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library\nJoin 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.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/saturday-story-time/2020-07-04/
LOCATION:Bedford Public Library\, 305 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
GEO:37.3362531;-79.5228245
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183300
CREATED:20200601T155102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T155102Z
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SUMMARY:Fire & Wine At Apocalypse Ale Works
DESCRIPTION:Good beer\, good tunes\, and good company! \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/fire-wine-at-apocalypse-ale-works/
LOCATION:Apocalypse Ale Works\, 1257 Burnbridge Road\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183300
CREATED:20200629T152600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T152600Z
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SUMMARY:Goose Creek Studio Offers Underground Railroad Exhibit in Gallery and Online
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit “Signs and Shibboleths” was inspired by the book “Hidden in Plain View – A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad” by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond C. Dobard\, PhD.  This book chronicles Tobin and Dobard’s quest to understand how quilts may have been used to assist people fleeing slavery.  As importantly\, the authors connect this coded narrative to the African artistic traditions they brought with them to America.   \nThis research took hold when Tobin was befriended by an African-American quilter in a market in Charleston\, SC\, Mrs. Ozella McDaniel Williams.  After several visits\, Ozella told her to “write this down” and entrusted Tobin with the long-guarded mnemonic that was used to explain and remember the quilt code. \n“The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear’s paw trail to the crossroads.  Once they got to the crossroads\, they dug a log cabin on the ground.  Shoofly told them to dress up in cotton and satin bow ties and go to the cathedral church\, get married and exchange double wedding rings.  Flying geese stay on the drunkard’s path and follow the stars.”    \nThe underlined words represent the patterns thought to have been used as a signal or instruction for those headed North on the Underground Railroad. \n“When the exhibit “Signs and Shibboleth” was imagined\, created and finally put on display\, none of us imagined how the world would shift or the pace of that change\,” says Janet Chalker\, mosaic artist and guest curator of the exhibit.  “We had become resigned to the reality that in the midst of a pandemic\, the show was going to be mostly unseen\, not unlike the story of the quilt patterns it tries to tell.  Then George Floyd was killed and what had been simmering below the surface and unrecognized or ignored in our corporate life was tragically and repeatedly laid bare.  So\, we offer this as part of the conversation that has been reinvigorated.” \nA group of local artists and artisans\, working in a variety of media\, have come together to embody this story of audacity and ingenuity.  Each of the artist’s work hints at the possible meaning of the block pattern\, while also giving testament to the courage\, intellect and resourcefulness of those who left and those who stayed to help.  It is also intentional that this project has been done by a community of creative folks – since it took a community to reach freedom.   The artists and artisans featured are Allyson Turner\, Dotti Stone\, Caroline Renard\, Patty Malanga\, Nancy Laurent\, Shelley Koopmann\, Sharon Kessler\, Dick Hendrix\, Revelle Hamilton\, Donna Gallucci\, Patrick Ellis\, Pat Dougherty\, Janet Chalker\, Mitchell Bond\, Linda Black\, and Des Black. \nWhile this exhibit highlights a particular journey at a particular time in American history\, the story of being displaced\, forgotten\, abused\, enslaved or simply lost\, is a common\, ageless human story.   The path toward freedom is a universal human quest taken both alone and together.  \nSigns and Shibboleths will be on view at Goose Creek Studio through July 31 and may be viewed online at www.goosecreekstudio.com/blog. \nGoose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing\, located 302 Court Street in Bedford\, VA\, is currently open Monday-Wednesday by appointment and Thursday-Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm.  For more information contact Goose Creek Studio at 540-586-8482 or Janet Chalker at 434-316-5475
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/goose-creek-studio-offers-underground-railroad-exhibit-in-gallery-and-online/2020-07-09/
LOCATION:Goose Creek Studio Gallery\, 302 Court Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T173000
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SUMMARY:Goose Creek Studio Offers Underground Railroad Exhibit in Gallery and Online
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit “Signs and Shibboleths” was inspired by the book “Hidden in Plain View – A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad” by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond C. Dobard\, PhD.  This book chronicles Tobin and Dobard’s quest to understand how quilts may have been used to assist people fleeing slavery.  As importantly\, the authors connect this coded narrative to the African artistic traditions they brought with them to America.   \nThis research took hold when Tobin was befriended by an African-American quilter in a market in Charleston\, SC\, Mrs. Ozella McDaniel Williams.  After several visits\, Ozella told her to “write this down” and entrusted Tobin with the long-guarded mnemonic that was used to explain and remember the quilt code. \n“The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear’s paw trail to the crossroads.  Once they got to the crossroads\, they dug a log cabin on the ground.  Shoofly told them to dress up in cotton and satin bow ties and go to the cathedral church\, get married and exchange double wedding rings.  Flying geese stay on the drunkard’s path and follow the stars.”    \nThe underlined words represent the patterns thought to have been used as a signal or instruction for those headed North on the Underground Railroad. \n“When the exhibit “Signs and Shibboleth” was imagined\, created and finally put on display\, none of us imagined how the world would shift or the pace of that change\,” says Janet Chalker\, mosaic artist and guest curator of the exhibit.  “We had become resigned to the reality that in the midst of a pandemic\, the show was going to be mostly unseen\, not unlike the story of the quilt patterns it tries to tell.  Then George Floyd was killed and what had been simmering below the surface and unrecognized or ignored in our corporate life was tragically and repeatedly laid bare.  So\, we offer this as part of the conversation that has been reinvigorated.” \nA group of local artists and artisans\, working in a variety of media\, have come together to embody this story of audacity and ingenuity.  Each of the artist’s work hints at the possible meaning of the block pattern\, while also giving testament to the courage\, intellect and resourcefulness of those who left and those who stayed to help.  It is also intentional that this project has been done by a community of creative folks – since it took a community to reach freedom.   The artists and artisans featured are Allyson Turner\, Dotti Stone\, Caroline Renard\, Patty Malanga\, Nancy Laurent\, Shelley Koopmann\, Sharon Kessler\, Dick Hendrix\, Revelle Hamilton\, Donna Gallucci\, Patrick Ellis\, Pat Dougherty\, Janet Chalker\, Mitchell Bond\, Linda Black\, and Des Black. \nWhile this exhibit highlights a particular journey at a particular time in American history\, the story of being displaced\, forgotten\, abused\, enslaved or simply lost\, is a common\, ageless human story.   The path toward freedom is a universal human quest taken both alone and together.  \nSigns and Shibboleths will be on view at Goose Creek Studio through July 31 and may be viewed online at www.goosecreekstudio.com/blog. \nGoose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing\, located 302 Court Street in Bedford\, VA\, is currently open Monday-Wednesday by appointment and Thursday-Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm.  For more information contact Goose Creek Studio at 540-586-8482 or Janet Chalker at 434-316-5475
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/goose-creek-studio-offers-underground-railroad-exhibit-in-gallery-and-online/2020-07-10/
LOCATION:Goose Creek Studio Gallery\, 302 Court Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T180000
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SUMMARY:Drifter's Friday Special
DESCRIPTION:Ain’t no thang but a 1/2 price bucket of chicken wings… at Drifter’s every Friday 4pm-6pm!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/1-2-price-wing-buckets-at-drifters/2020-07-10/
LOCATION:Drifter’s\, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121
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