Destination Bedford

Weird War II: Lunchbox Lecture Series
2020-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
This Lunchbox Lecture will be livestreamed through Facebook Live and YouTube, but also is open to the public to attend in-person in the Education Quonset Hut at the National D-Day Memorial. Masks and registration are required. There is a 20-person capacity, and a waitlist will be compiled if more than 20 people register. Register today at https://bit.ly/349uWXd
“Weird War II” with Rusty Nix, Communications Manager, Virginia WWI and WWII Commemoration Commission
An American soldier leading the charge in the Red Army? The B-17 Bomber that beat its own crew back home? A medieval madman on the beaches of Normandy? Master magicians who flummoxed the fascists? Join Rusty Nix, Communications Manager of the VA WWI and WWII Commemoration Commission, as he dives into the wilder side of the war you THOUGHT you knew, as he talks about some of the most incredible and bizarre stories of World War II.

Fishing for Hospice Tournament
2020-09-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2020-09-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
This is a family friendly tournament. This is a catch photo release style tournament. for more information please visit https://centrahospice.regfox.com/fishing-for-hospice.

8th Annual National Juried Exhibition
2020-09-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-09-16 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-18 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This exhibit at the Bower Center for the Arts has historically seen artworks in numerous media- painting, drawing, print-making, collage, photography, sculpture, mosaics, fiber art, fabric, stained and fused glass, and more.
We invite you to visit this exciting national exhibit in its 8th year. Pick up a People’s Choice Ballot to vote for your favorite piece, and enjoy an engaging Art Scavenger Hunt through the exhibit, fun for all ages.
The Bower Center is open Wednesdays & Fridays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Other times by appointment.

Delicia's at the Welcome Center
2020-09-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come try Delicia’s Gourmet Ice at the Bedford Area Welcome Center!

Live Music at Drifter's
2020-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Come enjoy the lake, great food and see Jodie Davis live!

Bedford Farmer Managed Market
2020-09-12 07:00 - 13:00, 2020-09-19 07:00 - 13:00, 2020-09-26 07:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmer Managed Market, 1032 Triggs Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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.
Open on Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Weather permitting)

Forest Farmers Market
2020-09-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-09-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-09-26 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.

Open Farm Days
2020-09-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come meet the critters, alpacas, pigs, goats and chickens. Pick the perfect pumpkin, climb the hay pyramid, slide down and take a dip in the corn pit. Sit back, take a big country breath and enjoy the gorgeous mountain views! Products (scarves, hats, ear warmers, etc.) made from fiber from our very own alpacas will be available for purchase. Admission is only $3 a person and kids 3 and under are free. Pumpkins and products will be an additional cost.

Live Music at Drifter's
2020-09-12 13:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Come enjoy the lake, great food and see KEEPin’ Up with J Bohn 1pm-5pm and Dave Owens live 2pm-6pm.

The Churchmen in Concert
2020-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy a beautiful evening and some of the best Bluegrass Gospel music you’ve ever heard.
Bring your lawn chairs, your own refreshments (non-alcoholic please), and sit anywhere you want – but please also follow “SOCIAL DISTANCING” guidelines for the safety of your family and others.
Based in Collinsville, Virginia, the Churchmen’s Southern Gospel style and four part harmony, along with bluegrass instrumentation, gives them a unique and joyous sound that has gained attention all across the country and abroad.
This event is meant simply to be a blessing from Bedford Presbyterian Church for the entire Community. If you would like to help defray the cost of the concert, a free-will offering will be collected during the intermission. For more information call the Bedford Presbyterian Church office: (540) 586-5284
This event is free, rain date is September 13th

Live Music at Apocalypse
2020-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Midnight Express is back in town rolling through AAW this Saturday for SNL! We will supply the drinks- and the outdoor venue so you all can enjoy yourselves!

Drifter's Sunday Special
2020-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Never miss a Sunday Funday at Drifter’s with 50¢ Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp! Try the house-made cocktail sauce for the perfect bite. From 11am until they run out!

Live Music at Drifter's
2020-09-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Come enjoy the lake, great food and live music by Noah Spencer!

Gone But Not Forgotten Student Livestream
2020-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This is a free livestream program through Streamable Learning that is designed for middle and high school students.
Throughout American history, men and women have served in the military during combat who were taken as prisoners of war (POW) and many who were never found that are considered Missing-In-Action (MIA). POW/MIA Recognition Day, every third Friday of September, is a day that we take to remember them. In this program, learn about the significance of this day and about POWs and MIAs from WWII.
11:10 a.m. EDT Registration: https://bit.ly/35iCyre
1:10 p.m. EDT Registration: https://bit.ly/3hbVR7Q

Battle of the Bands and Bedford Cruise In
2020-09-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Two great events in one at Liberty Lake Park! Come on out for great music, food, local beer from Beale’s and a car show! This event is hosted by the Town of Bedford and the Central Virginia Business Coalition. Free Admission!
BANDS:
Phat Anchovies
Barren Minds
Ginger O’Riley
Earthbound Creatures

Back The Blue Free Concert
2020-09-20 13:00 - 19:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A Free Social Distance Concert in Support of our Local Police Forces!
Live Music, Bring Your Lawn Chair!

**Music Main Stage Schedule**
Opening Ceremony……………1pm
Brandi Hanks…………………..1:40 – 2:10pm
John Sines Trio………………..2:20 – 3:pm
George Miklas…………………3:10-3:40pm
Slick Willie………………………….4 – 5:15pm
Tyme Machine…………….….5:30 – 7pm

**Food Trucks**
Kona Shaved Ice Truck
Tali’s Food Truck
Soft Drinks & Water sold by Kona & Tali’s Food Truck!

Tap Roots Wellness will also be there!

Student Live Virtual Tours
2020-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Cannot make it to the National D-Day Memorial, but want to still see the Memorial? Now you can get a guided tour of the National D-Day Memorial from wherever you are with our new Live Virtual Tours.
On your 45-minute guided virtual tour, a National D-Day Memorial guide will lead you in real-time through the Memorial using Zoom. This Live Virtual Tour will be tailored to the 4th-8th grade levels with active participation and reflective questions weaved into the tour to keep students engaged.
Purchase Tickets at www.dday.org/virtual-tour. $7 per device. Free for Overlord and D-Day Society members.
For more information, visit www.dday.org/virtual-tour or contact Maggie Hartley, Associate Director for Programming and Events at mhartley@dday.org or (540) 586-3329 ext.111.

Lunchbox Lecture Series-Virtual
2020-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
“The Lost Soldier: The Ordeal of a WWII GI from the Home Front to the Hurtgen Forest” with Chris Hartley, WWII Historian and Author.
“The Lost Soldier” offers a perspective on World War II we don’t always get from histories and memoirs. Based on the letters home of Pete Lynn, the diary of his wife, Ruth, and meticulous research in primary and secondary sources, this book recounts the war of a married couple who represent so many married couples, so many soldiers, in World War II. The book tells the story of this couple, starting with their life in North Carolina and recounting how the war increasingly insinuated itself into the fabric of their lives, until Pete Lynn was drafted, after which the war became the essential fact of their life. Author Chris J. Hartley intricately weaves together all threads—soldier and wife, home front and army life, combat, love and loss, individual and army division—into an intimate, engaging narrative that is at once gripping military history and engaging social history.
This Lunchbox Lecture is an online event only through Facebook Live or YouTube on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page and will not be held at the National D-Day Memorial.

Pop Up Art Show
2020-09-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Bridge Street Cafe, 210 N Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come see the unique artwork of local artist Wynn Creasy. She will be showing thread paintings focusing on the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and the Bedford, Virginia landscape. These one-of-a-kind pieces would be ideal to give as a gift or have as a keepsake.

Apple Valley Car Show
2020-09-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Apple Valley Community Center, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Cruise in & Car Show- Come mingle and enjoy the fresh air, cars, food & music. Raffle & prizes to win!
