Destination Bedford

Montvale Farmers Market
2024-07-20 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-08-10 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Meet the Artist
2024-07-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join Goose Creek Studios for the celebration of their current show “Scotty: A Retrospective of Art by Warner T. Scott” This show includes early art school projects, graphic work from Warner’s 37 years as an artist at Piedmont Label, photography of the local area, drawings and models of historic building in downtown Bedford, recreated signs from bygone downtown businesses, and graphic works for community organizations and downtown redevelopment. His two published books of photography juxtaposing historic and contemporary buildings and street scenes “Bedford, Past and Present” will also be on display and for sale.
It is rare to be able to exhibit such a vast assortment of work from a single artist. This fun and quirky collection gives us insights into the creative process, the required technical skills, and the evolution of the artist’s vision. Especially when looking at the graphic work, we get a glimpse into the complexity of the pre-computerized graphic design process.
But most importantly, Warner’s collections and his generosity show us just how much an artist can contribute to a community’s sense of identity and pride. In this show we not only see the evolution of Warner Scott as an artist, but we also see the evolution of Bedford and how the town has responded to ever-changing trends and demographics. Warner’s work mirrors a half century of Bedford growth.

Live Music @ Portside
2024-07-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-10 17:00 - 19:00 | 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!

Murder Mystery at Fables & Feathers
2024-07-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Join Jump into Mystery for a pirate themed murder mystery. This will be an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. You will laugh, talk, eat, and drink. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. Tickets are $35 per person. Wine and beer will be available for purchase throughout the event, but are not included in the ticket. There will also be an option to purchase a BBQ dinner for $20 per person at 5:30pm at the winery before the murder mystery event. Everyone will get their character role at the event. Everyone in your group will need a separate ticket to attend and tickets are non-refundable. This is an adults only event. This event will be held upstairs in the private event space and is accessed by stairs only. All participants are asked to please arrive and check in at 5:30pm if you are purchasing the meal. Wear your favorite pirate attire!

Wander & Awe- Bedford Outdoor Adventures
2024-07-23 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
2024-07-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-07 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)!

Moneta Farmer's Market
2024-07-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-31 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-07 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.

Friday Field Days with Archaeology
2024-07-26 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-08-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-08-09 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.

Forest Farmer's Market
2024-07-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 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!

Monster Truck Show
2024-07-27 13:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
The line up and times are scheduled to be the same for both show dates, Saturday July 27 and Sunday, July 28. Kids can enjoy bounce houses. and other fun games and activities while adults enjoy food and drinks, including our award winning Wind Vineyards wine and sangria!
The amazingly fun Grape Crusher MONSTER RIDE TRUCK will take daring folks for a thrilling ride and give them a taste of what it is like to be on board a real monster truck! (additional fee required for ride truck) At 3pm, get up close and personal like no other show you can find at our FREE Pit Party! Check out these beastly machines and allow your kids to touch the monster trucks, get autographs from the drivers and take photographs! At 4pm the track will clear and engines fire as the real show begins! The monster trucks will start and soar through the air as they crush cars, show off skills, take on jumps, and perhaps daringly leap a full size school bus! Grand Slam mini monster is sure to be your child’s favorite as 13 year old driver Tyler Wind II shows off his skills in this kid sized 1/3 scale monster truck! For a small $10 entry fee, your child can have a part in the show by participating in the Kids POWER WHEELS competition (kids must bring their own battery powered vehicles–more details to follow).
Click here for tickets.

The Hairy Roubaix
2024-08-03 08:00 - 10:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
The Cause: Pedal for Pets
The Friends of the Bedford County Animal Shelter have joined forces with Parks and Recreation to host a ride & run to support for these adorable animals in need! 100% of proceeds go towards saving and caring for homeless pets and finding their furever home! This a family fun adventure weekend with trails, tails, and ales!
The Course:
Bedford County is home to some of the best gravel in Virginia! Each course highlights the best views, the most gravel, with the most FUN! Each course gives riders a unique experience with distances for all fitness levels. Each route averages about 100 ft. per mile in elevation gain.
We have multiple aid stations, noted on the GPS routes and they will be fully stocked with food and drinks! Our friends at Pickle Juice have got us covered and we will have their supplements at every aid station! https://picklepower.com/
The Pickle Juice Company, LLC
The course will be marked with white directional arrow signs. You must use a GPS device to navigate the course, that is the sure fire way to stay on course. You can use your phone and download the RIDEWITHGPS or STRAVA app for FREE and then download the routes below or even better go visit your local bike shop and buy a GPS unit, they are amazing!
Click here for more information and to register.

Graham Ordinary Meadery Event
2024-08-04 13:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Graham Ordinary Meadery for their special events on the weekends! On select days they will be having special events that you don’t want to miss! Click here for more information.

Milepost Music Series
2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Milepost Music brings the the Blue Ridge Music Center to locations along the Parkway.

Peaks of Otter concerts are held the second Sunday of the month, June through September. Concerts are held outdoors in the area between the restaurant and the lodge, near the banks of Abbott Lake with an incredible view of Sharptop Mountain. In case of rain the concert may be moved to the event room at the restaurant.
Visitors can stay the night at historic Peaks of Otter Lodge, eat in the restaurant, take a stroll around Abbott Lake, or hike a trail. There is also a campground at Peaks of Otter.
This is a great event for the whole family ! Click here to see which band is playing each month.

National Night Out
2024-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
National Night Out is an opportunity for the community to come together and strengthen our neighborhood bonds! This is a great chance to get to know your neighbors, engage with local law enforcement, and have a blast with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community celebration!
**What to Expect:**
Free Food & Desserts: Enjoy delicious food and sweet treats, available until they run out!
Local Law Enforcement: Meet officers from our department and other local agencies.
Performances: Catch amazing performances by Liberty High Cheer and Staunton River Middle School.
Music: Dance the night away with tunes from DJ Showtime.
Yard Games & Bounce House: Fun for all ages with exciting games and a bounce house for the kids.

Live Music & Food Truck
2024-08-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
It’s a Country kind of Weekend at Harvest Moon Marketplace & Tavern! Great food by Porter House BBQ and live music by Ella Folk Sat 1-5, and Karlee Raye Sun 1-4!
