Destination Bedford

Music Bingo
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete with friends, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!

Bower Center Exhbit
2025-10-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
You’re invited to the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! This exhibition features works from all across the country, juried and judged by artist, Veronica Jackson.
The reception and awards for this exhibition is October 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Exhibition, reception & awards event all open to the public with free admission!

Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
2025-10-10 13:30 - 15:00 | 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 November 21 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.

Layman Family Farms
2025-10-10 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-12 11:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Come navigate your way through the 10 acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come for the fun, stay for the views; there’s something for everyone at Layman Family Farms.
Hours this season will be Fridays 4pm-8pm, Saturdays 10am – 6pm, and Sundays 11am – 6pm. The last day to enjoy the farm will be November 1st!
The theme for this year’s Corn Maze is “Lost with Lainey”, after country music star Lainey Wilson, presented by The Maize Company!
Click here for tickets.

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2025-10-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!

Bedford Farmers Market
2025-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bedford Farmers Market will have fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products! Free off-street parking. The market is open Every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th.
Click here to see which vendors will be on site each week!

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-10-11 09:00 - 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!

Pilates at the Meadery
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
This is the most stunning outdoor location, the views are breathtaking, the vibes are incredible and the burn will leave you feeling recharged! You don’t need anything but you, your mat, and water!! Tickets are $10. They can take square for cards, cash app or cash but please register below because space is limited. All ages and levels welcome!
Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or prepaid with card through this square link:
https://square.link/u/HJInx5Gr

Touch-A-Truck
2025-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bedford Public Library System and Bedford County Parks & Rec are hosting a Touch-a-Truck at Falling Creek Park! Vehicles from the Bedford community will be on-site for kids to explore! After exploring the vehicles, enjoy some food for purchase from Curbside Grilling, El Cabrito’s, and Upper Crust. The library will also have a prize wheel, a take-&-make craft, and a raffle for children’s books about these vehicles. No registration required, but you may register at www.bplsonline.org for an email reminder of this event. Free admission.

Big Otter Mill Fall Festival
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Big Otter Mill, 3533 Big Island Highway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This is the 18th Anniversary of the Parker-Wuergler Memorial Harvest Festival! The event will include Brunswick Stew by the Masons, live music, demonstrations, vendors and tours of Big Otter Mill. Live music by Jimmie Wilson. This event is family friendly with free admission!
Please bring cash for purchases.

Book Signing by DW Lawhorne
2025-10-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA, United States
Local author D.W. Lawhorne will be at the Montvale Library with his Boots the Cow books and gift items available for purchase. Boots the Cow mascot will also be on site for photo ops!
Come do some early Christmas shopping!

CAB Kids: Opera-Tunity for Imagination
2025-10-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join the Bower Center for the Arts for the CAB Kids Family Art Day, Opera-Tunity for Imagination! on October 11, 2025 from 12pm – 2pm.
This FREE family event will feature an afternoon of family fun. We will start with a performace of Billy Goats Gruff by members of the Tyler Young Artist Program through Opera on the James. Following the performance, we will create goat puppets and troll masks.
Creative Arts for Bower Kids, CAB Kids, is a program that invites youth and families to explore creativity together through free art activities, Family Art Days, and community events in a fun, inclusive space.
To register click here.

Family Fall Fest
2025-10-11 13:00 - 19:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Family Fall Fest at Apocalypse Ale Works

Celebrate the cozy side of fall with a day made for the whole family! Swing by the taproom for crisp brews for adults, plenty of non-alcoholic options, and a festive atmosphere everyone can enjoy.
What’s happening:
• Family-friendly fall activities & yard games
• Seasonal crafts and photo ops
• Good-time tunes and autumn vibes
• Tasty bites from bunker 42 Bar Bites
Grab your sweaters, pack the stroller, and bring the crew—there’s something for everyone. Friendly dogs on leashes are welcome outdoors.

Dale’s Diner Cruise In
2025-10-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Dale’s Diner
This event is every second Saturday April through October from 4-8pm.
Come see awesome local cars at this Cruise In! Also stop inside and eat some great food at Dale’s Diner!

Harvest Fest
2025-10-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Boonsboro Ruritan Club, 1499 Coffee Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Come to the Harvest Fest at Boonsboro Ruritan Club! There will be craft vendors, food vendors and more! Local author D.W. Lawhorne will be there with his Boots the Cow books and gift items, along with the Boots the Cow mascot for photo ops! Come do some early Christmas shopping!

Second Sundays Market
2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Enjoy craft brews, vendors galore and community vibes at Apocalypse Ale Works!

U.S. Navy Birthday at the D-Day Memorial
2025-10-13 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Free admission to the National D-Day Memorial for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Navy.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-10-15 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!

Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship
2025-10-16 08:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-17 08:00 - 18:00 | New London Tech Disc Golf Course, 1041 Meade Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship Comes to Bedford County & Lynchburg
October 16–17, 2025 | New London Tech
October 18–19, 2025 | Ivy Hill Golf Club
The world’s best disc golfers are coming back to Bedford County and Lynchburg for the 10th Anniversary Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) Championship — the thrilling season finale of the sport’s premier professional tour.
After a season spanning 23 tournaments across 15 states and five countries, the top 52 players in the world will compete for the title of DGPT Champion and a purse of over $250,000. Fans can expect four exciting days of competition featuring elite athletes, scenic courses, and a vibrant spectator experience.
Locations:

New London Tech (Bedford County)
Ivy Hill Golf Club (Bedford County)

Spectator opportunities include:

Playing Ivy Hill before the pros on Thursday or Sunday
A dedicated spectator course at Ivy Hill (Wednesday–Sunday)
Vessi Ace Competition for fans

A separate amateur tournament with 300+ players will run alongside the Championship, The Amateur Challenge (formerly known as “Battle for Bedford”). This gives local and visiting players a chance to play on the same courses as the pros. This will be held October 17-19, and registration closes on October 14.
This major event marks the continued growth of disc golf tourism in our region, and there’s more to come! The PDGA Champions Cup returns to New London Tech in April 2026, and Bedford County & Lynchburg will host the DGPT Championship again in October 2026.
Learn more and get spectator details and tickets at the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship website.
Click here to inquire about volunteer opportunities.

Paint the Town Pink
2025-10-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Downtown Bedford
All are invited to show their support for breast cancer awareness in Bedford’s Centertown Park! This is located at the corner of Bridge and Main Streets. Come for fellowship, refreshments, and this year’s group photo!

-Wear PINK to be in this year’s Town Photo (Around 12:15pm)
– PTTP T-shirts will be available for purchase at this year’s event with proceeds going to the MAAM fund
-Enter raffle to win gift basket (for the MAAM fund)
-Opportunity to be recognized & share your story
-Talk with Centra caregivers about prevention & detection
Decorations Contest: Local organizations are encouraged to decorate their storefront for breast cancer awareness (to paint the town PINK)!
*To participate in the contest, call Mary Kirby at 540-240-3754 ahead of time to let us know you plan to decorate. We will coordinate getting a photo of your decorations.
*To allow more time for judging, winner will be chosen and contacted the following Monday, October 20th.
*Call or text 540-240-3754 with any questions
