Destination Bedford

Trivia at Beale's
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s in downtown Bedford for trivia! Enjoy great food, beverages and a chance to show off your knowledge!
1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners take home Beale’s gift certificates!

Go Fish Fridays at Peaks of Otter
2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join a ranger on Fridays to learn about fishing and how to be a responsible angler. Learn knot tying, basic fish identification, and how to follow rules and regulations of fishing. You can then practice everything you learned and go fish!
Fishing supplies will be provided. You must have a valid NC or VA fishing license if you are 16 years old or older. Bring water, bug spray, and be prepared to spend some time in the outdoors.
Programs subject to cancelation due to weather and other unforsee circumstances.
This event is free to attend.

The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition
2026-06-19 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-24 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 18:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000.
The National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, Virginia. The traveling exhibition, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California, U.S.A., explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history.
Gallery admission is free.

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-06-19 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-20 14:00 - 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!

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2026-06-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-25 17:00 - 20:00 | 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 here to see who is playing each week.

Live Music at Portside
2026-06-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!

Live Music at Benjamin’s
2026-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest, 24551, United States
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Forest Friday Cheers
2026-06-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for Forest Friday Cheers!
Live music, local vendors, food, and local craft beer.
Inflatable bounce pad for the kids, and other fun activities.
Free admission. Click here to see who is playing each week!

Live Music at SML State Park
2026-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
The Judds Music in the Park Summer Concert Series returns this summer at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion!

2026 Concert Schedule:
June 19 — Big Matt and the time machine
July 17 — SML Boomer Band
Aug. 21 — Ricky Ellis Common Ground Bluegrass Band & The Old Dominion Cloggers

7–9 p.m.
Beach Pavilion at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
$10 per person (includes parking)
Children 12 and under free
Hosted by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Supporting programs and improvements at the park

Bring a lawn chair, bring the family, and enjoy Friday nights at the park with local music, good company, and lovely lake views. Hot dogs, snacks, drinks, and ice cream will be available for purchase.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!

Bedford Farmers Market
2026-06-20 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!
Click here to see which vendors will be on site each week!

Forest Farmers Market
2026-06-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy locally grown produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads and local artisan goodies. You can also find breakfast sandwiches and a coffee truck most weeks. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in October every Saturday behind the Forest Library.

Lakeside Local
2026-06-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Halesford Center, 16483 Moneta Rd., Moneta, United States
Boutique-style farmers market experience celebrating retail, art, and wellness at the heart of SML! A destination for both locals and visitors, offering a thoughtfully curated mix of vibrant local talent and a meaningful space for connection and gathering!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-06-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend!

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 Drifter's
2026-06-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Live music on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2026-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Father's Day at Beale's
2026-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Father’s Day at Beale’s – Sunday, June 21st!
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Dad? We’ve got him covered with great food, cold beer, live music, and a little friendly competition!
Live Music | 2 PM – 5 PM | Andrew Bev
Cornhole Tournament
Entry Fee: $20 Per Person
Your entry includes:
Two Beale’s Beers
Tournament Entry
Prizes to Winners
1st Place – 75” LED TV
2nd Place – $100 Beale’s Gift Card
3rd Place – $50 Beale’s Gift Card

Micro Wrestling
2026-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Get ready for an action-packed evening with the Micro Wrestling Federation, featuring a full cast of professional wrestlers under five feet tall. This all-ages event includes exciting single matches, a high-energy Micro Brawl, and the championship Micro Rumble main event. After the show, fans will have the opportunity to meet the wrestlers, socialize, and get autographs from the Micro cast. Please note that tickets are non-refundable but will be honored for any rescheduled date.
Click here for tickets.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2026-06-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Moneta Farmer’s Market, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
The Moneta Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays 9am to 12pm next to the Moneta Library. The market is producer only – fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs (duck and chicken), bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans.

Music Bingo at Beale's
2026-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s in downtown Bedford for music bingo! Enjoy great food, beverages and a chance to show off your knowledge!
1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners take home Beale’s gift certificates!

Gross’ Orchard Wagon Rides
2026-06-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Gross Orchard this summer every Thursday, starting on June 4th for free wagon rides. Come explore the beauty and the history of this 5 generation orchard.
Tours will run from 10:45-11:30 and 11:45-12:30.
