Bedford Farmer's Market
2021-06-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

9th Annual National Juried Exhibition
2021-06-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to The Bower Center for the Arts for this annual exhibit! This exhibit has historically seen artworks in numerous media including painting, drawing, print making, collage, photography, sculpture, mosaics, fiber art, fabric, stained and fused glass, and more. Gallery admission is free.
Online Gallery

Lyrics on the Lake 2021
2021-06-25 12:00 - 23:00 | Mango’s Bar & Grill, 16430 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Some of your favorites will be returning for this annual songwriters festival, like Bridgette Tatum, Robinson Treacher, and Sarah Beth Terry (and of course, many more!!) Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, good food and awesome music!
For more information on who is playing and when, click here.

Lyrics on the Lake 2021 @ Drifter's
2021-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121

Friday Night Jam
2021-06-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
Every Friday night 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 every Friday night to anyone wanting to join in or just enjoy. Jam beings at 7pm! FREE event, but donations are welcome.

Forest Farmers Market
2021-06-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-03 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
2021-06-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-03 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
2021-06-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-03 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.

Bluegrass at Sedalia
2021-06-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Bluegrass is back at Sedalia! Come celebrate bluegrass music.
More information Coming Soon!!
Tickets- $10 in advance (Lynchburgtickets.com) , $15 at the gate

Light Up The Lawn
2021-06-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Ivy Hill Golf Club, 1148 Ivy Hill Drive, Forest, Virginia, 24551
Independence Day celebration – Light Up The Lawn! Admission is FREE, VIP tickets are available. Enjoy an entire evening full of activities for kids and adults including food & beverage trucks, games, DJ music, and a live performance by Generation Radio (featuring Jay Demarcus of Rascal Flatts, Deen Castronovo of Journey, and Jason Scheff of Chicago)! This year’s event will be the largest in Light Up the Lawn’s history, ending in a 15-minute-long aerial fireworks show with a grand finale you won’t want to miss!
NO coolers allowed
NO pets allowed
NO firearms allowed
5:00PM – GATES OPEN
6:00PM – LIVE DJ
7:00PM – NEW STANDARD BLUEGRASS BAND
8:30PM – LIVE MUSIC BY GENERATION RADIO
10:00PM – FIREWORKS

Sunset Saturdays at Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery
2021-06-26 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-07-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Every Saturday night at Hickory Hill Vineyards, come enjoy good music, good conversation, and dancing fireflies. Relax, sit back and listen to the music of local artists as the sun fades and the stars slowly pop out in the sky. Hickory Hill Vineyard’s Sunset Saturday music series is a popular local lake tradition with this being the 17th season. All ticket sales will be online with a 5 pm cutoff on the day of. No walk-up admissions will be offered.
TICKETS

Movie Night @ The BackYard
2021-06-26 20:00 - 23:00 | The BackYard, 15173 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551
Gates open at 8pm and movie starts at 9ish. Bring your own blanket and chairs for the showing of What About Bob? Tickets $5 per person. Pre order online at www.backyardeventsforestva.com/movienight.

Out of the Darkness Fundraiser
2021-06-27 13:00 - 18:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Apocalypse is partnering up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Hill City Eats will be on site, and live entertainment will be provided throughout the day. No cover charge, but donations would be appreciated.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2021-07-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music by Dave & Jodi, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click the link below to see who is playing each week.
https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsPointMarina/events/?ref=page_internal

Independence Day Fireworks at Mitchell's
2021-07-02 21:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Point Marina, 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come to Mitchell’s Point Marina for FIREWORKS! Watch from your boat on Smith Mountain Lake, or from your chair at the marina! Free event!

Third Annual BeastLake 5k
2021-07-03 07:00 - 09:00 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
EastLake Community Church invites you to participate in the third annual BeastLake 5K and Obstacle Course races on Saturday, July 3, 2021. This is a community event open to all people of all fitness levels, from the novice to the hardcore athlete. Choose from one of three events that best suits your fitness level and interests. All proceeds support Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
www.beastlake5k.com

Homestead Mercantile Independence Day Celebration
2021-07-03 08:00 - 15:00 | Homestead Mercantile, 1948 Lone Oak Xing, Bedford, 24523
“Let Freedom Ring”, and come celebrate this holiday at this great event! There will be BBQ, hot dogs, hamburgers, apple cake, woodworks by Mickey Harris, local art and craftsman and much more!

Peach Harvest Celebration @ Gross' Orchard
2021-07-03 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Gross’ Orchard during the month of July and enjoy these great events! Below is a list of the events for each weekend:
July 3 & 10th – U-Pick Peach Weekend Delight….Come enjoy everything Peachy!
July 17th – Springhill Farms (carriage rides)
Ron Porter Catering
Jackson Family Band 12-2 p.m.
July 24th – Springhill Farms (carriage rides)
Music by Goff Mountain Boys 1-3 p.m.
Music by Keith Campbell
Peach Ice Cream
July 31st – Apple Valley Car Show 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ron Porter Catering
Music by Keith Campbell
For more information: www.grossorchards.com or (540) 586-2436

Saturday Story Time
2021-07-03 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.

"Before The Works” Independence Day Festival
2021-07-03 17:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come celebrate Independence Day at Liberty Lake Park! This event will consist of:
-Live Music
-Food & Dessert Trucks
-Vendors
-Fireworks
-Kids Zone with multiple bounce houses, 65 foot obstacle course, bungee trampoline, petting zoo, face painting, balloon artist, -touch-a-truck, & more kid activities.
-Adult zone with a cornhole tournament, beer garden, mechanical bull

Please bring blankets & lawn chairs
Admission $10 Adults/ Children FREE

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2021-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click the link below to see who is playing each week.
https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsPointMarina/events/?ref=page_internal

Independence Day Celebration @ Poplar Forest
2021-07-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Celebrate the 245th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with some good old-fashioned fun at Thomas Jefferson’s Bedford County retreat. Enjoy colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople, archaeological displays, old-fashioned games, pony rides, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and more! Grounds admission to Independence Day festivities is $10 for adults (ages 16+); children 15 and under are free. Guided tours of the octagonal villa are available for an additional fee the day of the event on a first come, first served basis.
Tickets

Spring Valley 4th of July Festival
2021-07-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Spring Valley Farm, 1190 Horseshoe Bend Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come celebrate Independence Day at Spring Valley Farm! Enjoy live music, wagon rides, kettle corn, vendor booths, carnival games, pony rides, food vendors and much more! Fireworks will start after dark. Free admission.
