Hike for Hope @ Claytor Nature Center
2021-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you. Money raised goes to critical research, education programs, advocacy, and support for those affected by suicide.
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Sunset Saturdays at Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery
2021-05-08 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-05-15 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-05-22 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.
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Virginia Dare Mother’s Day Cruise
2021-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Reservations required. Visit vadarecruises.com or call 540-297-7100.

Healthcare Heroes parade
2021-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Memorial Hospital
Centra, Bedford Memorial Hospital and Nadine Blakely Real Estate Agent are hosting the Healthcare Heroes parade to show all of our gratitude to ALL Healthcare workers this past year!

If your business would like to participate by being apart of this parade please contact the following:
dianne@cvabc.org
Christy.lucy@centrahealth.com
bacc@baccva.org

Live Music and Specials @ Drifter's
2021-05-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Come to Drifter’s for specials including 50¢ peel ‘n eat shrimp from 11am until they run out!
Tim Rowlette will be live from 2-5pm.

Armed Forces Day 5K Virtual Race
2021-05-14 00:00 - 2021-05-16 23:30 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
Support our Armed Forces and the National D-Day Memorial by participating in a patriotic-themed 5K Run/Walk. On May 14-16, 2021, the National D-Day Memorial will be hosting the Armed Forces Day 5K; however, this is a virtual race due to guidelines regarding large gatherings by the CDC. Registration opens March 1, 2021.

Bedford Farmer's Market
2021-05-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-21 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!

Live Music @ Mitchell’s
2021-05-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy great food and live music by Bo & Company while looking at the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake!

Forest Farmers Market
2021-05-15 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-22 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
2021-05-15 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-22 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!

Live Music @ Drifter's
2021-05-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Come enjoy great specials at Drifter’s including crab legs – buy 2, get 1 free crab leg clusters from 11am-1pm and then live music by Chris Suter from 2- 5pm.

Live Music @ Apocalypse
2021-05-15 17:00 - 21:00 | VA
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer, live music from Andrew Edilson and food by Hills City Eats!

A Trilogy of Slave Life at Poplar Forest
2021-05-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Teresa Harris’s original drama returns to Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn. A trilogy drawn from the real-life experiences of men and women enslaved at Poplar Forest, the dramatic presentation explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive. A Q&A with Teresa Harris, the cast and Poplar Forest’s archaeologists follows the performance. Bring your friends and family and experience a part of Poplar Forest’s history brought to life. Tickets are $15 for adults (ages 18+); $10 for students (ages 6-17 and college); $4 for children (ages 5 and under). Rain date: Sunday, May 16.
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Live Music @ Mitchell’s
2021-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy great food and live music by Zach Burnette while looking at the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake!

Live Music @ Mitchell’s
2021-05-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy great food and live music by RagTop while looking at the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake!

Book Reading by Rosellyn Kidd
2021-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Terrace Blooms
Come see this amazing poet and published author, Rosellyn Kidd! She will entertain everyone with a reading from her 2 books “Roses are Red” and “Violets are True.” Enjoy this gourmet food tasting, drinks, book reading and signing event. Open to the public.

9th Annual National Juried Exhibition
2021-05-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-22 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.
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Live Music @ Mitchell’s
2021-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy great food and live music by Dave Owens and Jodie Davis while looking at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake!

Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Show
2021-05-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Explorer Trading Post, 11147 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA, 24122
Come to this great event at Explorer Trading Post! Over 20 local artisans, vendors, food truck, popcorn stand, Lemonade stand, baked goods, balloon animals for the kiddos and more! Some of the crafters/vendors will be cash only and some will take cards, so don’t forget to bring cash! This outdoor event will be rain or shine!

One Forest School Open House
2021-05-22 10:00 - 16:00 | One Forest School, Deerhead Nature Preserve, Huddleston, VA, 24104
This event is free and open to families who would like more information about summer camps and summer school programs.

Behind-The-Scenes Tours at Poplar Forest
2021-05-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Explore the architectural design, history and restoration of Thomas Jefferson’s Palladian-style villa on this hour-long, behind-the-scenes tour guided by the architectural historian who has overseen the restoration since it began in 1989. Join Travis McDonald, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration, and discover how the restoration architects, architectural historians and craftsmen are meticulously restoring Jefferson’s vision for the “best dwelling house in the state…” Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged as spots on the tour are limited. Tour dates are May 22nd and May 23rd at 11am and 2pm each day.

Live Music @ Apocalypse
2021-05-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer, live music from Percy Abell. Food by Hill City Smokehouse!

Sunset Yoga at Poplar Forest
2021-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Take time for a much-needed time-out to experience the mindfulness of yoga and the natural beauty of the landscape at sunset. Join a teacher from Yoga Goodness for a one-hour yoga class on Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per class for both April and May classes. Reservations are suggested as classes will be limited to 25 people.
