Destination Bedford

Family Fun Day
2024-09-14 08:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Gross’ Orchard on Saturday, September 14th for Family Fun Day! A day of fun, food and entertainment. A day we remember and honor the legacy of Walter Gross.

Montvale Farmers Market
2024-09-14 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-09-21 08:30 - 14:00 | Montvale Farmers Market, 11555 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA, 24122
The Montvale Farmers Market hosts farmers, artisans and crafters the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

Roots & Reconnection Festival
2024-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join the Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors for the Roots and Reconnection Festival, a special event to honor, celebrate, and educate about the life, culture, and history of the enslaved Africans who lived and worked on the plantation, as well as the culture and life of African Americans today. This festival highlights the profound connection between the past and the present, providing a unique opportunity to reflect on and celebrate our rich heritage.
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Flavors of Fall Vendor & Craft Market
2024-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Brookhill Wesleyan Church, 1043 Cifax Rd,, Forest, VA, 24551
Located just off Route 221 in Forest/Goode line.
2nd Annual Flavors of Fall Vendor and Craft Market 10am-3pm at Brookhill Wesleyan Church, Forest, VA. There will be a lunch sale beginning at 11am. All proceeds of booth rentals and lunch sales will be used to scholarship children’s camp fees.

Open Farm Days
2024-09-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy the 5th Annual Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm! Tour the barnyard where you can meet the alpacas, goats, pigs, miniature donkeys and chickens. Check out the brand new Play Barn with swings, rope tunnel, corn pit, mini hay pyramid, small slide and 40 foot tube slide that takes you right into the pumpkin patch! They will also have a variety of pumpkins for sale from their farm and The Grant Brother’s Farm!
The Happy Hen will be on site each Saturday with her delicious homemade pastries and some lunchtime favorites! Don’t forget to check out the farm store before you leave, they have hats, shirts, mugs, nesting balls and more! Also take a picture in front of the LOVE sign with those breath taking mountain views!
Admission is $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free.

Blue Ridge Bee Festival
2024-09-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Blue Ridge Bee Festival is a FREE community event aimed to promote all things bees in the Blue Ridge region along with all pollinators in the Piedmont!
The festival will be hosted at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, Virginia.
The festival will have:
Workshops + Demos
Guest Speakers
Honey Tasting
Pollinator Market
Kids Activities
Food Trucks
Outdoor Music
Raffle Items + More!
More Info To Come Soon!

Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire
2024-09-14 10:00 - 18:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Come to the Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center on September 14th and 15th for the second annual Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire. There will be live music, vendor market, food, refreshments, entertainers, and quests. Join Robin Hood, Prince John, and the rest of the cast in an interactive experience to complete quests and move up the ranks in knighthood in the Olde Dominion.
Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children 5-17. Click here for tickets and more information.

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-09-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-25 11:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for their current exhibit!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

Beale's Octoberfest
2024-09-14 12:00 - 22:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s Brewery for the 8th annual Oktoberfest which is a full day of German beers, German foods, and German music.
Participate in the stein holding contest, enjoy a pour or two of Oktoberfest beer, and make more Beale’s memories.

Live Music @ Portside
2024-09-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come enjoy live music and yummy food at this waterfront, outdoor dock pub, located in the Virginia Dare marina. Click here to see who is playing this week!

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-09-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (SDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming new American citizens in honor of Constitution Day, the day in 1787 the American Constitution was signed into law. A luncheon for the new citizens and their families will be served following the ceremony. Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar Forest.

Forest Friday Cheers
2024-09-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every Friday this Fall, enjoy live music, great food, beer, cider, kids activities, local vendors and more! This is a free family friendly event. Click here to see who is playing each week!

Bedford Centerfest
2024-09-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Bedford
This is one of Central Virginia’s largest street festivals. The event features a family friendly atmosphere with vendors, food trucks, live music, artisan market, children’s activities, and more! For more information and event updates, click here.

Layman Family Farms
2024-09-21 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-22 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 Saturdays 10am – 6pm, Sundays 11am – 6pm. The last day to enjoy the farm will be November 2nd!
Starting this fall, Peanuts is celebrating its 75th Anniversary with 75 Memorable Moments around the globe. Peanuts is kicking off the year-long celebration by partnering with The MAiZE, recognizing Layman’s previous campaign in 2016 as one of the 75 most memorable moments in their company’s history. As a member of The MAiZE company, the farm is joining in on the Peanuts fun!

The Deloreans 80s band at Wind Vineyards
2024-09-22 18:30 - 22:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
Gates open at 4pm and The Deloreans taking the stage at approximately 630 until 10pm.
The Deloreans are a seasoned showband comprised of 6 distinct vocalists that cover the most memorable artists and nostalgic songs of the ‘80s. Each band member is featured throughout the show, making this band’s most notable attribute its unmatched variety. The Deloreans is known for their dynamic ‘80s costumes, unstoppable energy, and their ability to bring down the house EVERY time.
From small intimate weddings to city events drawing tens of thousands, the Deloreans have performed all over the East Coast since 2007. With a playlist of songs topping 10 hours, the Deloreans can tailor their show to a variety of settings and meet the needs of any crowd. No matter the size or venue, the Deloreans always leaves the crowd chanting, “one more song!”
Food trucks will be available as will wine, beer, sangria, wine slushies, and nonalcoholic beverage options!
VIP PIT PASSES & TABLES: Tables and VIP pit passes are OPTIONAL! Attached is a layout of the stage and venue. There are 32 tables available for purchase on a first come first serve basis. These tables come with chairs for 8 guests for a single flat fee. A limited number of tables can be upgraded to 10 person tables for $40 additional—tables are almost sold out and available for purchase on that same site as tickets.
VIP PIT PASSES are available for $20 and put you front and center for the show! There will be chairs, but not necessarily tables provided in the ”pit” area.
ALL ATTENDEES REQUIRE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET!!! Your table reservation and/or pit pass reserves your VIP spot but does NOT allow entry—everyone must have a general admission ticket!
Click here for tickets.

Wander & Awe- Bedford Outdoor Adventures
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Bedford County Parks and Recreation, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide! Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome!
Wander: We will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season! We will meet at different parks throughout the season depending on what is ready so check the FB events for updates.
Awe: We will cover different resources, tools, ways to ID, look-alikes, various uses, history, and traditional practices regarding the plants & fungi. Plan on learning 10-15 different plants/Fungi each session.
Come explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors!
Feel free to come at 6pm and bring your dinner for some fellowship.
Sessions are led by Lee Wittekind, Parks and Recreation’s Outdoor Event and Outreach Coordinator.

SML Boomer Band in Concert
2024-09-27 18:30 - 22:00 | 1100 Celebration Ave, Moneta
*** This is a venue change due to pending poor weather ***
New indoor location is below Bulldocks restaurant in Downtown Moneta. Park on lower level next to “All Things Irish” store. 1100 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA Suite 101
Come enjoy this charity event supporting the Smith Mountain Arts Council (SMAC).
Doors open at 6 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance or at the door for $15 general public/$10 SMAC members.
