Destination Bedford

Layman Family Farms
2021-10-02 10:00 - 18:00, 2021-09-26 11:00 - 18:00, 2021-09-25 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
From the famous 10 acre corn maze, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages! Admission fees apply. Click here for more information!

Open Farm Days
2021-10-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Lottie J Farm for the 2nd Annual Open Farm Days! Pumpkin patch, hay pyramid, corn pit, barnyard with miniature donkeys, goats, alpacas, pigs and chickens, shop in the new farm store, and enjoy fresh, homemade goodies from The Happy Hen food trailer. Cost is $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free.

Smith Mountain Lake Farmers Market
2021-10-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-25 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.

Apple Harvest Month
2021-10-02 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate Apple Harvest Month at Gross’ Orchard! Each weekend there will be different events and fun activities for the whole family! Click here for a full list of what’s happening each weekend!

Forest Farmer's Market
2021-10-02 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-25 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!

Forest Farmers Market
2021-10-02 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-25 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.

Live Music @ The Dam Grill
2021-10-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2021-09-29 17:00 - 20:00 | The Dam Grill, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come to the Dam Grill for some great food, a few cold ones and listen to some of your favorite tunes!
$5 cover charge
Click here to see who is playing this week!

Friday Night Jam
2021-10-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
Come to the parking lot at Ricky’s for some great social distancing fun! Music is played, laughter is heard ringing through the space, and everyone treats you like family. Bluegrass and mountain music, old time, and even a dash of tunes you’d never expect, are on display to anyone wanting to join in or just enjoy. Jam beings at 7pm! FREE event, but donations are welcome.

Bedford Farmer's Market
2021-10-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-24 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!

Bedford Chamber Christmas Holiday Market
2021-09-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Cedar Oaks Farm
Come celebrate the beginning of the holiday season as the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce presents it’s 2021 Christmas Holiday Market on the Farm.
Featuring over 75 artisans and crafters, food trucks, live entertainment and the jolly ole man himself!
Early Bird shoppers are welcome at 9am for a minimal fee of $5 which will be donated to charity.

Intro to Sign Language
2021-09-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Bedford County Parks and Recreation, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Over the course of three weeks, you will cover and reinforce the basics of ASL: the alphabet, fingerspelling, hand shapes, and simple conversations (“hi, my name is,” “do you sign?,” “how are you?,” and “nice to meet you”). You will also cover the basics of asking for and providing help (“where is the bathroom?,” “I need water,” “call 911.”).
Cost: $25 per person
Tickets

Mountain Run Jam
2021-09-26 08:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-25 08:00 - 21:30, 2021-09-24 11:00 - 23:00 | Mountain Run Farm, 1228 Charlemont Rd, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Mountain Run Farm, located in Sedalia, VA, is a family farm on a path of healing land and people. This festival includes live music, workshops, hikes and healing activities! For more information click here.

Concert at the Bower Center
2021-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center is proud to host the Lenny Marcus Trio! Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 or at the door for $20. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Please no outside food or drink as refreshments will be available for purchase at the show.
Click here for tickets.
Tickets also available in person at the Bedford Area Welcome Center, payable by cash or check.

Hometown Hero Parade
2021-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Bedford
Come out and show your support for our hard-working front-line workers! Following the parade through downtown Bedford, a dedication ceremony will be held in Centertown at the clock. The parade will start at Bedford Avenue (near the Health Department). This parade is sponsored by Boys with a Dream, a local organization that wanted to do something special for the men and women who have worked so hard during the pandemic and they thought this would be the best way to honor our first responders!

Through the LENS Photography Exhibit
2021-09-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come see this first ever judged photography exhibit at the Bower Center! People, animals, landscape or cityscape, action or still-life, documentary, humorous or sentimental, realistic or abstract … It’s all included in this awesome new exhibit!
Gallery admission is free!

Bedford Fiber Festival
2021-09-25 09:30 - 17:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
An event for makers and patrons who enjoy the fiber arts. Lots to see, do and purchase! Admission is $5 a person.

Jazz in the Park
2021-09-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bedford County Parks and Recreation will be hosting the Jazz Ensemble from the Liberty University School of Music on Friday September 24th at 5:30 for Jazz in the Park! Admission is free and Munsey’s Smoke Shack will be on site with BBQ for sale.

Virtual Lunchbox Lecture
2021-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
Lunchbox Lecture: Museum of the Pacific

Free Program Available Through Facebook Live and YouTube.

A tour of the Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas (Nimitz’ hometown).
