Destination Bedford

Poppy Peace Garden Display
2023-09-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
This September marks the official 78th anniversary of the end of World War II. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.
The poppies will be on display September 2-11, 2023.
To learn more about this program or to purchase a poppy, please visit https://www.dday.org/poppy-garden/.

Live Music @ Portside
2023-09-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come enjoy live music and yummy food at this waterfront, outdoor dock pub, located in the Virginia Dare marina. Click here to see who is playing this week!

Centertown Cruise In
2023-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Bedford
Come to Downtown Bedford the 2nd Friday of each month for a Cruise In!! Cars will line the streets and you will have an opportunity to visit local Downtown vendors, restaurants, local food trucks and more. Roads will close at 6pm and the car show will run from 6:30 pm till dark!

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-09-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-16 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!

Ice Cream Social
2023-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Women ages 18 and older are invited to learn about who the BWC is, what they do and how they can be a part. Door prizes will be given away and of course lots of yummy ice-cream! For more information, call 540-816-9385.

Summer Sunset Concert Series
2023-09-09 16:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-16 16:00 - 22:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy a relaxing night under the stars at the Bedford Area Family YMCA! The Summer Sunset Festival Series is back for the 2nd year, and there will be live music, food trucks, beer/wine and outdoor games! Mark your calendar for the third Saturday from May through August. For more information on who’s playing and which food trucks will be on site, click here.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-09-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2023-09-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | 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 here to see who is playing each week.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2023-09-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Patriot Day Wreath Laying
2023-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Live on the National D-Day Memorial Facebook Page
The National D-Day Memorial and the Bedford Fire Department remember the September 11, 2001, attacks with an annual wreath laying. This is a Facebook live event. Click here to watch.

Open Mic Night
2023-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.

SML Good Neighbors Bingo Night
2023-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Come to the SML Pavilion in Downtown Moneta for Bingo! Participants are welcome to bring their own food. Beer and wine must be purchased on-site.
Click here for more details.

Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire
2023-09-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Second Wind Farm, 1314 Terrace View Rd., Goode, VA, 24556
On September 16th and 17th come to Second Wind Farm for this Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire as they journey into Middle Earth.
Several craft/ artisan vendors, food/beverage vendors and live music! It will be a great 2 day event!

Performer Line Up:
This Forsaken Epoch – Kinnfolk – Lady Kathana – House of Crows – Krystine Smith

Click here for tickets!

Layman Family Farms
2023-09-16 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-17 11:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Come navigate your way through the 10acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come for the fun, stay for the views; there’s something for everyone at Layman Family Farms. Hours this season will be Saturdays 10am – 6pm, Sundays 11am – 6pm. The last day to enjoy the farm will be November 4th!

Live Music at Clam Diggers
2023-09-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers/Venue 109 for live music! Enjoy great food, drinks and music! Click here to see who is playing each week!
