Destination Bedford

Forest Farmer's Market
2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning 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!

Armed Forces Appreciation Day ~ Family Fishing
2024-05-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This event is aimed to give our service members, veterans, and their families a great day outdoors together!
Come fishing with Project Healing Waters and Taletellers Fly Shop at The Peaks Of Otter, have a picnic, go on a family hike, and enjoy some wholesome fellowship!
Fishing starts at 8am but feel free to come anytime from 8am-3pm.
Fly fishing and regular fishing are both encouraged.
There will be limited assistance for those who want to learn to fly fish or better their skills.
The lake is handicap assessible and fishing is open to the public (fishing license is required if over 18).
We will have 30+ poles and gear for kids to fish if they need them.
There will be an optional catered lunch (ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ BUFFET) which must be purchased on site.
Door prizes for some sweet outdoor gear from Pro’s Choice Sporting Goods!
Please register using this link: https://www.runreg.com/armed-forces-family-fishing
This is for heat count purposes so we can plan for how much supplies we need.

Montvale Farmers Market
2024-05-18 08:30 - 14:00 | Montvale Farmers Market, 11555 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA, 24122
The Montvale Farmers Market hosts farmers, artisans and crafters the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

BVA Mercantile 5 Year Anniversary
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | BVA Mercantile, 206 W Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come join us as we celebrate 5 years in business!!!
There will be yummy treats, giveaways, and amazing deals!
This is a BIG deal that we’ve made it to 5 years so we will be celebrating in a BIG way!
We hope you will join us!

National Kids to Parks Day
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come participate in some exciting programs that connect kids with the outdoors!
“Follow the Tracks” (11 a.m. to Noon) – Ever wonder what made those footprints you see when hiking a trail? Join us to explore animal signs of all kinds.
“Critter Wagon” and tracking games (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) – Test out your knowledge on animal tracks while playing an exciting game. Join us on a hay wagon ride and discover some of the mammals that call our park home.
All programs are free. Regular parking fees still apply. For more information call the park office or click HERE.

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-29 11:00 - 15:00 and 3 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2024-05-22 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Farmer’s Market, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
The Moneta Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays 3 to 6pm next to the Moneta Library. The market is producer only – fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs (duck and chicken), bread, jams, jellies, and more!
Also features local artisans.

Music Bingo Night at Beale's
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s Brewery for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome!

Live at Five - The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center
2024-05-23 17:00 - 18:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Come and join the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce for an evening filled with casual networking, refreshments, & adventure.
All of our networking events are free and open to the public, no registration necessary — so feel free to bring friends, coworkers, or family members with you!

The Day is Past & Gone: A Trilogy of Slave Life
2024-05-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Playwright Teresa Harris’s original drama returns to Jefferson’s south lawn for two performances only. Drawn from real-life experiences of the men and women who were enslaved at Poplar Forest, the trilogy explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive.
Join Harris, the cast and Poplar Forest’s archaeology and interpretation staff for a Q&A following the performance. Bring your friends and family, a picnic and a blanket or chairs, and experience a little-known but important part of Poplar Forest’s history brought to life.
Performances are May 24th and 25th at 6:30 p.m. each night. Rain date May 26th. $20/adult (18+), $10 for youth ages 6-17 and college students (with valid ID), $5 for children under 6.
Click here for tickets.

Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Bedford Boys
2024-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Greenwood Cemetery, 1311 Park Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
On Memorial Day, the Bedford International Alliance will hold a ceremony at the Greenwood Cemetery to honor the Bedford Boys who perished on the beaches of Normandy eighty years ago on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The event will be held rain or shine at 2:00 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend this moving tribute to our local heroes.

Summer at Lottie J Farm
2024-05-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come have lots of fun at Lottie J Farm this summer! Enjoy the play barn, barnyard, corn pit, slide and more! $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free! They accept cards and cash.
Every OTHER Wednesday starting May 29th and ending August 7th from 10-2 (weather permitting)!

The Magician's Nephew by Bower Youth Theater Program
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join the Bower Center for their Youth Theater Program’s rendition of The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis. Directed by Dana Tickle. Performance begins at 7pm, Doors open at 6:30pm ADMISSION: $5, Children 3 and under are FREE All proceeds go to support Youth Theater Programming at Bower Center for The Arts.

Apple Valley Cruise In
2024-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy lots of cars, good food, prizes, fun and more at Gross’ Orchard. Entry fee is free with a canned food item.

Studio 43 Pottery 25th Anniversary Celebration
2024-06-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Studio 43 Pottery, 4870 Peaks Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy the festivities as local potter Sonya Forte hosts an anniversary celebration of 25 years of Studio 43 Pottery.
Shop local artisans vendors & listen live music at the foot of the Peaks of Otter at the studio.
Local band The Space will be playing from 3-5pm.
Shop local artisans Studio 43 Pottery, Eye of the Forest, & Mary’s Palette all day.
