Destination Bedford

Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
2021-10-09 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
An amateur archaeologist, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 300,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a 90-minute walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged as spots on the tour are limited.
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Layman Family Farms
2021-10-10 11:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-16 10:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-17 11:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
From the famous 10 acre corn maze, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages! Admission fees apply. Click here for more information!

Exhibit at the Bower Center
2021-10-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-21 11:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
This exhibit includes 2-D and 3-D mosaics using various materials by members of BRMA (Blue Ridge Mosaic Artists) . There will also be a few micromosaics and information about the history of micromosaics, a display of a few works in progress that will include different materials and tools used in creating mosaics, and a description of different mosaics classes that are offered at Bower Center. Gallery Admission is free.

Pilates at Poplar Forest
2021-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Poplar Forest for an early-evening Pilates workout on Jefferson’s south lawn brought to you by Peakland Pilates. Experience a full-body workout with an emphasis on strengthening deep core muscles and developing flexibility. By working in proper postural alignment, Pilates helps to lengthen and tone muscles all over with just a mat and bodyweight. This low-impact workout will leave you feeling energized and taller. $15 per person, per class, or $25 per person for both classes; taught by either Jenna Chalk or Celeste Sedlar, co-owners of Peakland Pilates. Reservations are encouraged as classes will be limited to 25 people.

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Home School Day at the D-Day Memorial
2021-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
At Homeschool Day, not only will students have the opportunity to meet veterans and interact with living historians, but hands-on activities will illustrate various aspects of land, air and sea components of the D-Day invasion. A guided tour is also included with admission!
Admission is $5 with advance registration and pre-payment preferred by Friday, October 8, 2021. Space is limited and tour times will sell out. No refunds will be given. Register at: https://www.dday.org/homeschool-day/
Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at (540) 586-3329 ext. 111 or education@dday.org for more information.

SML Business Expo
2021-10-15 12:00 - 16:00 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The annual SML Business Expo brings together more than 100 area businesses to showcase products and services from a wide variety of industries related to home, business and life.
Free and open to the public, the Expo is your opportunity to engage with business professionals eager to answer any and all questions.

Mountain View Vintage Market
2021-10-15 15:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Mountain View Vintage Market, 1064 Precious Memories Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523
This annual outdoor market is celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2021!
You will love this vintage/antique market. Premier vendors come from across Virginia as well as surrounding states to participate. It’s the perfect opportunity for some holiday shopping and beautiful photo opportunities with the Peaks of Otter mountains as the backdrop. You’ll find clothes, jewelry, furniture, home décor, and much more! Food and dessert trucks will also be on site.
Friday, October 15 – VIP 3-6 p.m. (limited #, advance ticket required)
Saturday, October 16 – General Admission 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: 1064 Precious Memories Lane, Bedford, VA 24523. Free parking on-site.

Friday Night Jam
2021-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
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 to anyone wanting to join in or just enjoy. Jam beings at 7pm! FREE event, but donations are welcome.

Spooktacular walk in the woods
2021-10-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2021-10-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Second Wind Farm, 1314 Terrace View Rd., Goode, VA, 24556
Come take a scary walk in the woods at Second Wind Farm! Enjoy hayrides, pumpkins, funnel cakes and more! $10 a person for the walk and $10 a person for hayrides. The spooky walk is for ages 13 and up. For more information, click here.
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Forest Farmers Market
2021-10-16 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.

Apple Harvest Month
2021-10-16 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate Apple Harvest Month at Gross’ Orchard! Each weekend there will be different events and fun activities for the whole family! Click here for a full list of what’s happening each weekend!

Smith Mountain Lake Farmers Market
2021-10-16 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.

Open Farm Days
2021-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Lottie J Farm for the 2nd Annual Open Farm Days! Pumpkin patch, hay pyramid, corn pit, barnyard with miniature donkeys, goats, alpacas, pigs and chickens, shop in the new farm store, and enjoy fresh, homemade goodies from The Happy Hen food trailer. Cost is $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free.

Fall Pumpkin Festival at Fisher’s
2021-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Fisher’s, 503 4th St., Bedford, VA, 24523
Come enjoy this festival at Fisher’s! Serving breakfast and lunch, apple butter, and vegetable soup! Live music will begin at 1 pm. There will be fun for the whole family including pumpkins a corn bin and more!

Auction of autographed books
2021-10-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Givens Books Little Dickens, 2236 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg, 24501, United States
A live auction of autographed books to benefit Bedford Cares. Bedford Cares offers a low-cost spay/neuter program for outdoor cats. They educate, train and assist property owners about the benefits of Trap-Neuter-Return.

Live Music @ The Dam Grill
2021-10-16 18:30 - 21:30 | The Dam Grill, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come to the Dam Grill for some great food, a few cold ones and listen to some of your favorite tunes!
$5 cover charge
Click here to see who is playing this week!

Book Signing at Goose Creek Studio
2021-10-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Please join Goose Creek Studio in welcoming Sandra Nelms-Ludwig as she shares from her new collection of poetry – Literal LIFE Lessons.

Sandra (Sandy) Nelms-Ludwig, a mother, veteran, former interpretative national park ranger, retired educator, poet and activist, was born and raised in rural Bedford County. She began writing poetry at age 12 and has performed in numerous poetry slams and open mics both in Germany and America. Her poetry has appeared in two chapbooks, Litspeak at Hollins University in 1994 and Mouth Music at Big Island, Virginia, in 1997. This collection of poems is her first book of poetry to be published and is a sampling of her writing from over the past 50 years. She presently resides with her Cocker Spaniel, Sir Duke, in Bedford, Virginia.

As social distancing may not be possible during this event, all attendees will be required to wear masks. Thank you for your understanding.

Virtual Lunchbox Lecture
2021-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
Free Program Available Through Facebook Live and YouTube

Join Jimmy Kilbourne, Executive Director of the 116th Infantry Regiment Foundation and the Stonewall Brigade Museum in Verona, VA, to hear the fascinating story of the 29th Division in the First World War. The role of the 29th in World War II is a story often told at the National D-Day Memorial; fewer understand the origins of the division and the important impact it had on the First World War. Join us to learn more about this fascinating history.
