Pet Luau & Adoption Event
2024-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford County Animal Shelter, 1307 Falling Creek Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
RABIES CLINIC & ADOPTION EVENT
Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter will be holding their 9th annual Pet Luau event at the Bedford County Animal Shelter from 10 AM to 2 PM on June 15th, 2024. There will be so much fun to be had by all. Come out and meet the awesome available shelter pets. There will also be hot dogs, pasta salad, and baked beans for purchase. As always, you can expect a huge variety of baked goods made by our wonderful volunteers. From 12:30 PM to 2 PM Riverside veterinary hospital will be hosting a rabies clinic (also at the Bedford County animal shelter) in the overflow parking lot. The clinic will be driving through style. Rabies vaccinations will be $8 cash or check. 3 year vaccinations are available with proof of prior vaccination.

All proceeds benefit Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter! Come out and support us so that we can continue to assist the shelter pets along with the fosters in need!

Juneteenth
2024-06-15 12:00 - 19:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Come to the Sedalia Center to celebrate Juneteenth and to put a little love in your heart!
Gates open at 11:00
$5 donation entry. Kids 12 & under free.
Featuring:
Tanner Sharpe & High Praise
Mikal and Jessica Townsend
Majestic Strength Dance Company
Meredith’s Catering

NO PETS and NO COOLERS are allowed in the festival area.
For more information click here.

Strongman Competition & Games
2024-06-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Graham Ordinary will be hosting “Scotsman Strongman (or woman!) Competition”. As well as having the Mead Hall, Event Deck, and fire circle open for enjoying. 3 Highland-inspired Strength competitions to participate in. Click here for more details.

Live Music @ Portside
2024-06-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-30 14:00 - 16:00 | 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!

Breaking Bad Car Show
2024-06-16 13:00 - 16:00 | The Glenwood Center, 2074 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
The Glenwood Center will be hosting a Breaking Bad Car Show for the community, everyone is invited!
There is a $5.00 charge to enter your car. Huge trophy and $200 for the winner.
Karlee Raye will perform from 1pm – pm, and there will be a food truck!

Sip & Stitch
2024-06-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Join Fables & Feathers and local yarn shop Stitch Witch for a social gathering of fiber friends! Any craft is welcome, just have a good time stitching together with a glass of your favorite beverage.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2024-06-19 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-26 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-03 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
2024-06-19 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!

Friday Field Days with Archaeology
2024-06-21 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through August 30 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime, it is historically important as it is the only original dwelling built for enslaved people still standing on the property. As part of the 1857 Slave Dwelling Restoration Project’s efforts to stabilize, research, and restore this structure with the community, we invite you to visit our archaeologists to see what they are finding and learning about the people who lived here.
Friday Field Days are included with regular admission which can be purchased in advance here. Admission to the property includes either a docent-guided or self-guided tour of Jefferson’s retreat home, access to exhibits in the lower level and wing of offices of the villa retreat, and outdoor exhibits throughout the property.

Concert at the Bower Center
2024-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come enjoy an unforgettable concert with Paddy Dougherty as she presents The Winds of Change right at the Bower Center!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Forest Farmer's Market
2024-06-22 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-29 08:00 - 12:00 | 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!

Live Music at Beale's Beer: Haze & Dacey
2024-06-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out and enjoy Haze & Dacey, an Indie Folk duo delighting audiences with great original songs and off-the-beaten-track covers.
Expect folk songs, upbeat acoustic rock, rollicking alt-country…but mostly, expect the unexpected!

Sunshine Daydream Festival
2024-06-22 14:00 - 20:00 | Mitchell’s Point Marina, 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
This Grateful Dead inspired festival features Christian Q and the Groove, Bigfoot County, and some special guests.
Music starts at 2pm on the lawn at Mitchell’s Point Marina, so bring a blanket or lawn chair!
Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria will be open, and will have pizza by the slice, hot dogs, and burgers.
Captain Scoop will be open for delicious cones, cups, and shakes!
Small coolers are allowed, but please no glass bottles!
T-shirts and Festival merchandise will be available for purchase.
In the Spirit of the Grateful Dead and Mr. Lebowski, come ready to enjoy a day of fun, friendship, and community.
Admission is free, but donations to The Semper Fi and America’s Fund would be greatly appreciated.

Wander & Awe- Bedford Outdoor Adventures
2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Bedford County Parks and Recreation, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide! Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome!
Wander: We will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season! We will meet at different parks throughout the season depending on what is ready so check the FB events for updates.
Awe: We will cover different resources, tools, ways to ID, look-alikes, various uses, history, and traditional practices regarding the plants & fungi. Plan on learning 10-15 different plants/Fungi each session.
Come explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors!
Feel free to come at 6pm and bring your dinner for some fellowship.
Sessions are led by Lee Wittekind, Parks and Recreation’s Outdoor Event and Outreach Coordinator.

Summer at Lottie J Farm
2024-06-26 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)!

1776 The Musical
2024-06-27 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-06-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-06-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. View these events through the eyes of Ben (Franklin), Richard Henry (Lee), John (Adams) and Tom (Jefferson). Celebrate their contributions to our country’s history. Bring a picnic dinner, a blanket or chairs, and friends and family for an evening of theatre under the stars.
Performances are June 27th, 28th, and 29th at 7:30 p.m. each night. Rain date June 30th. $17.76/Adults (18+), $13/College and Youth (6-17), $4/under 6.

Firecracker MTB Race
2024-06-29 09:00 - 13:00 | 1257 County Farm Rd.
The Four Hour Firecracker has solo, duo, and 3-4 person team categories so you can race with a friend or your family member! We also have a category for those who want to ride with a team and are looking for team members. There will be Male, Female, Coed, Parent/Child, E-Bike, singlespeed, age categories, and more! There are plenty of youth races as well! Bring the whole clan, this is gonna be a fun weekend of racing!

Community Pool Party
2024-06-29 10:00 - 17:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center is hosting a Hawaiian themed Community Pool Party. Grab a lei provided by them or bring your own.
Choose to swim from 10:00am – 1:30pm or 1:30-5:00 pm, and get your tickets for your timeslot at: https://form.jotform.com/241596306921156
Tickets are $8/per person or no more than $30 per family, advance ticket purchases encouraged. Limit of 50 tickets per timeslot.

Light up the Lawn
2024-06-29 18:00 - 22:30 | Ivy Hill Golf Club, 1148 Ivy Hill Drive, Forest, Virginia, 24551
This is a public event, so make sure to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the firework show with friends and family! BBQ, Chicken, Hotdogs, Burgers and Beverages (Alcohol provided) will be available for purchase. There will also be various Food Trucks!
DJ from 6-7, and then The Bogeys take the stage from 7-10!
Fireworks will start at approximately 10:00pm.
