Destination Bedford

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-05-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-26 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-31 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-01 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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 each week.

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 @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2025-05-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-01 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!

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2025-05-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Bedford Boys
2025-05-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Greenwood Cemetery, 1311 Park Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
On Memorial Day, the Bedford International Alliance will hold a ceremony at the Greenwood Cemetery to honor the Bedford Boys who perished on the beaches of Normandy eighty years ago on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The event will be held rain or shine at 2:00 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend this moving tribute to our local heroes.

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-05-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Beginning on May 6, the Bower Center for the Arts will host a dual exhibit in their galleries.
The Braaten Gallery will feature the works of Kaye Lipscomb in her exhibit titled “Inside/Out.” Lipscomb was awarded Best in Show in our National Juried Paper Arts Exhibition in 2022.
In the Terrace Gallery, they will have the exhibit “Limited Edition.” These works were completed by artists who are members of the Bower Center family. This includes studio artists, staff members, Bower Center instructors, board members, and committee members .

A reception for these exhibits will be held on Friday, June 13 at 5:00pm. It is open to the public. As always, admission to the galleries are free!

Community Pool Day
2025-05-28 10:00 - 16:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Come out to The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center to enjoy a community pool day! There will be a lifeguard on duty.
**Date is subject to cancel/change based on weather and staff availability. Click here for updates.
Individual entry pass: $10
Family pass: $20
(Family pass covers up to 2 adults + children from a single household)

Moneta Farmer's Market
2025-05-28 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 features local artisans.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-05-28 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!

Moneta Job Fair
2025-05-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Staunton River High School, 1095 Golden Eagle Dr., Moneta
In collaboration with Virginia Career Works – Central Region and Bedford County Public Schools we are excited to host a Job Fair at SRHS on Thursday, May 29.
We’re very excited to share that close to 40 businesses have already signed up!
A Heavenly Sandwich and Kona Ice will be joining us, so come hungry!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore new career paths and connect with potential employers!

Live Music at Portside
2025-05-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-31 18:00 | 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!

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-05-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works!
Kick back, relax, and enjoy a FREE family-friendly evening of live music, food, and fun every Friday!
**Time:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Location:** Apocalypse Ale Works
Expect:
– **Live Music:** Click here to see who is playing each week!
– **Bounce Zones:** Fun for the little ones with bouncy castles and kid-friendly activities.
– **Beer & Refreshments:** Grab a cold one from Apocalypse Ale Works and enjoy their fantastic selection of local brews.
– **Food by Bunker 42: Delicious eats to fuel your evening of fun and music.
**All Ages Welcome** – Bring the whole family out for a night of great music, tasty food, and unforgettable memories.
Let’s make this Friday a night to remember! See you at Apocalypse Ale Works!

The Day is Past & Gone
2025-05-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Playwright Teresa Harris’s original drama returns to Jefferson’s plantation for two performances only. Drawn from real-life experiences of the men and women who were enslaved at Poplar Forest, the trilogy explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive.
Join Harris, the cast and Poplar Forest’s archaeology and interpretation staff for a Q&A following the performance. Bring your friends and family, a picnic and a blanket or chairs, and experience a little-known but important part of Poplar Forest’s history brought to life. NOTE: The performance consists of three vignettes performed at three different locations on the property. We recommend bringing chairs, blankets, picnics, etc. that are easy to move. Performance begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20/adult (18+), $10 for youth ages 6-17 and college students (with valid ID), $5 for children under 6. Rain Date: June 1
Click here for tickets.

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-05-31 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!

Claytor Centennial Celebration
2025-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Claytor Nature Center for a community event to commemorate Boyd Claytor’s 100th Birthday and celebrate the grand re-opening of Claytor Nature Center to the public! The Celebration, scheduled from 10am – 4pm on May 31st, will host a variety of activities for the community including a vendor fair, food, music, a petting zoo, and nature activities. Fun for the whole family!
Free admission.

Viking Day at the Meadery
2025-05-31 13:00 - 17:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Viking Day returns to the Meadery!
Welcoming “Vikings of the Valley” with their fantastic displays, horns, shields, ship and adventurous excitement!

Meadery will be open 12-6pm
Viking group, demos, storytelling, vending & photo ops 1-5pm
Specialty drinks & menu
Live music by Cyanwoode 2-4pm

Live Music at Drifter's
2025-05-31 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 at New London Ruritan Club
2025-05-31 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.

Shinning Star Karaoke
2025-05-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come sing some of your favorite songs along with locally crafted beer, cider, and seltzer. Food available to order on site.
