Destination Bedford

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-01-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-28 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries.
Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be open during the events on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The gallery images from both the adult and youth exhibits are available online as well!

Live Music at Apocalypse
2025-01-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-24 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! Click here to see who is playing each week!

MTX Cross 2025
2025-01-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Race 1 – https://www.bikereg.com/mtx-1
Race 2 – https://www.bikereg.com/mtx-2
WHAT IS Mountain Cross / MTX?
The “Mountain” part refers to many of the same aspects that you might encounter in a mountain bike race. There will be single track with rocks, roots, etc that will make up roughly 50% of the course. The other 50% of the course will consist of mixed surfaces such as grass paths, gravel or pavement, and double track dirt roads.
The “Cross” parts refers to the style of racing and variety of terrain the race combines with added elements of mountain biking and cyclocross. There may be barriers, stairs, or other obstacles that riders will have to navigate and as always, good vibes! The races are short, intense, and loads of fun!
We have professional chip timing to get fast and reliable results! Beginners have 30 minutes to do as many laps as they can while the sport have 45 minutes and the experts have 60 minutes. We hold the tradition of letting people go out for the bonus lap if they make it in the timing zone before the clock hits 0! The winner is the person who does the most laps in the least amount of time.
Timing is being handled by Jeremy Ramsey with MMG Endurance Sports! He host’s some great cycling events like the Buffalo River Gran Fondo, the Wormhole, SOTR, and other races so be sure to check them out and support! https://www.mmgendurancesports.com/
This race embodies the Norwegian proverb that says, “There is no bad weather, only poor clothing choice.”
WE RACE ANY WEATHER! That’s what makes Mountain Cross what it is! The course is highly dependent of weather conditions but are sure to be fun for all ages and skill levels! Laps are around 2 miles long.

Click these links to register and for more information: Race 1 – https://www.bikereg.com/mtx-1 Race 2 – https://www.bikereg.com/mtx-2

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-01-18 12:00 - 17:30 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
C0me to Harvest Moon for live music by Dave Owens and enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Live Music at New London Ruritan Club
2025-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Family friendly community dance and live music by The Second Wind Band. Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. $10/adult, music 7-10pm. Hosted by Ruritan member volunteers.

Cousins Maine Lobster truck at Welcome Center
2025-01-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Cousins Maine Lobster is visiting Bedford!
Treat yourself to one (or all) of our Maine Lobster treats at Bedford Area Welcome Center !!

For contactless & ahead ordering download the mobile app: Cousins Maine Lobster.
Set Virginia, VA as the location
The app begins accepting orders at 10:00AM & only during truck operational hours at the location.
Earn points with every order
If you order at the truck, make sure to have them scan the QR code.
See you there!
Please note that they do not accept cash at the truck. They accept all major Debit & Credit cards along with contactless payments.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-01-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Live Music at New London Ruritan Club
2025-02-01 19:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is a family friendly community dance with live entertainers!! $10/adult, doors open at 6:30pm, music 7-10pm. Please bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Supported by Ruritan volunteers.

32nd Annual YMCA Pot of Gold
2025-02-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday, February 1st, 7-11PM, enjoy an evening at the Bedford Area Family YMCA’s Pot of Gold fundraiser! Enjoy an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music by Rewind, and exciting activities including a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, cash drawings, and a grand $7,500 Pot of Gold prize. Tickets are $150 (admits two) and are available at the Bedford YMCA, with board members, directors, or at The Well. Don’t miss this red-carpet event supporting a great cause!

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2025-02-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake Discovery Center, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the twentieth annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month!
Click here for tickets and more information.

Woods Goods & Mercantile Grand Reopening
2025-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Woods Goods & Mercantile, 2770 W Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy this special Grand Reopening with extended hours!

Singles Night & Speed Dating at Beale’s
2025-02-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Singles Night & Speed Dating at Beale’s Brewery in Bedford, VA.
This is a FREE, 21+ event.
Looking to meet someone new? Join us for an exciting evening of connections at Beale’s! Whether you’re looking for a casual chat or something more, this is your chance to meet new people in a fun, relaxed setting. Our Singles Night & Speed Dating event offers a unique blend of mingling and fast-paced conversations, ensuring you’ll meet a variety of people throughout the evening. The evening kicks off with casual mingling, followed by speed dating rounds, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and chat with potential matches for 5-minute one-on-one conversations. After the speed dating, feel free to continue the night with a drink, food, and conversation in the relaxed bar atmosphere. Great drink specials, lots of food options, and a lively, welcoming vibe – perfect for those new to dating or looking for something different. Come for the speed dating, stay for the connections!

RSVP by emailing Jazz at jasminejrdn54@gmail.com or shooting her a text at 540-615-0270!
