Small Buisness Saturday Pop-Up Shop
2021-08-07 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come shop! There will be 30 vendors, food trucks, a DJ and more!

Smith Mountain Lake Farmers Market
2021-08-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-08-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Vittone Farms, 1696 White House Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Vittone Farms is a happy host to the SML Farmers Market every Saturday morning. Come purchase your local food, produce, arts, and crafts, during your visit to Smith Mountain Lake. The last market for 2021 will be November 20th.

Guided Nature Hike
2021-08-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A FREE guided nature hike for all ages. Discover these trails and discuss points of interest with a knowledgeable guide. The program will take place on this trail system that covers a variety of terrain and various habitats. There will be frequent breaks as the group stops to discuss points of interest.
Registration required.
Visit https://lynchburg.libcal.com/event/8088011 to register!

Saturday Story Time
2021-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library
Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5.

2nd Biennial Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibition
2021-08-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come see this exciting exhibit at the Bower Center! This exhibit includes all forms of fiber art: functional, wearable, and fine art, original in concept and design, and must not have been created in a class/workshop, or from a kit, or been in a previous juried exhibit at Bower Center. Gallery admission is free!

Luau at Avenel
2021-08-07 17:00 - 20:30 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy this fun event at Historic Avenel! There will be food by Porter House Catering! Advance tickets only, buy them at the Bedford Welcome Center!

Sunset Saturdays at Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery
2021-08-07 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-08-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Every Saturday night at Hickory Hill Vineyards, come enjoy good music, good conversation, and dancing fireflies. Relax, sit back and listen to the music of local artists as the sun fades and the stars slowly pop out in the sky. Hickory Hill Vineyard’s Sunset Saturday music series is a popular local lake tradition with this being the 17th season. All ticket sales will be online with a 5 pm cutoff on the day of. No walk-up admissions will be offered.
TICKETS

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2021-08-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2021-08-08 14:00 - 17:00, 2021-08-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2021-08-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click the link below to see who is playing each week.
https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsPointMarina/events/?ref=page_internal

Perseids Meteor Shower Party
2021-08-07 20:30 - 23:30 | Belk Observatory, 1543 Coverlea Lane, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bring your snacks, lawn chairs, blankets, and stake a place out on the lawn to kick back and enjoy the Perseids meteor shower. Those who have their own telescopes are welcome to bring them for the evening and to set them up on the concrete pad.
Take advantage of the dark skies in Bedford to spot some meteors, and arrive a bit early to see the sunset over the Peaks in the gardens at Cloverlea!
They will pull out some astronomical binoculars and have some of telescopes set up for viewing as well. Tours of the Dome Room and Gilbert scope will be available every 1/2 hour.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration required, via ticket link.
TICKETS

Wildlife Pontoon Boat Tour
2021-08-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Ride with a park guide as you experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake and keep a lookout for waterfowl and other natural lake residents. Wildlife you might catch a glimpse of include deer, turtles, fish, osprey, ducks, great blue heron, or even a bald eagle. You will make stops to take in the scenery and for photo opportunities.
Pre-registration required at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Visitor Center. Space is limited. Registration for this event opens one week prior to date of each tour and closes at 4 p.m. the day before each tour. Event is free, but regular parking fees apply. For more information, please call (540) 297-6066 between 8 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.

Unnatural Walk- Kids Walk at Claytor Nature Center
2021-08-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Discover how materials break down and become soil! Dead plants and animals add to the soil and make it healthy and nutritious! Man-made materials are often slow to decompose and can hurt animals in the meantime. This is why packing out litter is so important! Come for a walk to learn about how healthy soil is formed and to collect unnatural objects.
This program is designed for early learners, ages 3-5 years.
The program will take place at the pavilion and on the trails. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information on what to expect, safety protocols, or how to register, check out our calendar/registration page here: https://lynchburg.libcal.com/calendar/Claytor
Cost is $7 per person or $5 with Otter Romp membership program.
More information about the membership and how to join at this link.
Please direct any questions to enviroed@lynchburg.edu

Historical Pontoon Boat Tour
2021-08-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Ride with a park guide as you experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. How large is the lake? What was here before the lake? Learn the history of how the lake was created and the origin of the park. You will make stops to take in the scenery and for photo opportunities.
Pre-registration required at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Visitor Center. Space is limited. Registration for this event opens one week prior to date of each tour and closes at 4 p.m. the day before each tour. Event is free, but regular parking fees apply. For more information, please call (540) 297-6066 between 8 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.

Bedford Farmer's Market
2021-08-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-08-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this great farmers market every Friday and second Saturday of the month! You will find fresh produce, veggies, artisan crafts and several more Bedford grown products! Food trucks will also be on site!

Bower Center Extended Hours – 2nd Friday
2021-08-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Haven’t seen the current exhibits yet? Well, you’re in luck because on August 13, 2021, Bower Center for the Arts will be open until 7pm for 2nd Fridays! The exhibits close on August 20th, so catch it before it’s too late!

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2021-08-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music by Dave & Jodi, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click the link below to see who is playing each week.
https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsPointMarina/events/?ref=page_internal

Forest Farmers Market
2021-08-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Forest Farmer's Market
2021-08-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Forest Farmer’s Market every Saturday for locally grown and produced fresh meat, vegtables, fruit, bread, craft vendors and so much more!

Car & Truck Show
2021-08-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
1st annual BOOSTIN FOR BOOBIES Car and Truck show.
Check-in will be between 9-10 am and awards will be at 3 pm.
Proceeds will be going to Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation!
Free admission to spectators.
$20 entry fee to compete.
There will be 50/50, raffles, food trucks vendors, etc. live DJ! Message for more info!

Sedaliafest
2021-08-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Come enjoy this annual Sedalia Center Fundraiser! The theme this year is Pirates, Parrot-Heads, & Prawns!
Live music by Bluffett & the Son of a Sailor Band. Plus, the Coleman Brothers Band
Frozen Margaritas, Beer, Wine, Kona Ice,
Food by Watts Poppin & Chillin and Ferguson’s Family Provisions and Concessions

Tickets- $10 in advance, $15 at the gate.
Tickets also available in person at the Bedford Area Welcome Center (cash/check). Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

www.lynchburgtickets.com/sedaliafest
