Destination Bedford

Movies in the Park
2019-06-15 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Free
Bedford County Parks and Recreation will once again host the movies in the Park summer series. The Movies in the Park series offers families a safe and enjoyable night in the park and movies will be free of charge.

Summer Sunset Saturday
2019-06-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-06-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-06-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-07-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
7-10pm Saturday evenings in the summer vineyard ring with good music, good conversation and dancing fireflies. Hickory Hill Vineyards, 1722 Hickory Cove Ln, Moneta, VA 24121, www.SMLwine.com

Open Mic!
2019-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
Open Mic in the beautiful Braaten Gallery of the Bower Center in Bedford, every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 7-9 pm.

Forest Farmers Market
2019-06-22 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-06-29 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-07-06 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.

Beale's 2 Year Anniversary
2019-06-22 12:00 - 22:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
It’s Beale’s second birthday! We’re celebrating with the first 16 oz can release, Purple Mountain Pilsner, along with a full lineup of live music plus axe throwing from Power Play Virginia!
2:00 – 3:00 Tyler Meacham
3:15 – 4:15 Bryan Elijah Smith
4:30 – 5:30 Pistol Sister
5:45 – 7:15 Dominy
7:30 – 9:00 Holy Roller

Free Music Concert Series
2019-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
People have visited the Peaks of Otter for the past 8,000 years.
Stop by Abbott Lake this summer to continue the tradition and enjoy a free music concert nestled under the three Peaks of Otter.
Tips to enjoy your visit:
Bring a comfortable chair or blanket to enjoy the music.
Bring a picnic meal or stop by the Peaks of Otter Lodge to enjoy a meal at their restaurant. (No alcohol)
Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to avoid sunburn.
Visit with the Park Rangers to learn more about life long ago at the Peaks of Otter.
Concerts may be moved indoors or cancelled during inclement weather.
For more information call the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center at
540-586-4496 (open daily 10A to 5P)
Free 2019 Concerts:
Sun June 23 from 2 to 4 PM
Riddle on the Harp
No Indoor Space Poor Weather
Sun July 28 from 2 to 4 PM
The McKenzies
Sun Aug 25 from 2 to 4 PM
Gate 10 Band
Sun Sept 22 from 2 to 4 PM
Mountain Revelers
(TBD)
Concert funding generously provided by
the FRIENDs of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Gallery Talk
2019-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States

1776 The Musical
2019-06-27 19:30 - 23:00, 2019-06-28 19:30 - 23:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s annual presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. Meet Ben (Franklin), Richard Henry (Lee), John (Adams) and Tom (Jefferson), and celebrate their brilliant contributions to our country’s history. Bring a picnic dinner, sit back and enjoy theatre under the stars.
Important Performance Information:
Tickets to 1776 are $17.76 for adults (ages 18+); $13 for students (ages 6-17 and college); and $4 for children (ages 5 and under).
In the case of inclement weather, every effort will be made to complete the performance. Should it become necessary to cancel the performance due to inclement weather, all ticket holders will be able to use their ticket at any other performance. No refunds will be issued. Please check the Poplar Forest website and social media for any weather announcements. Rain date is scheduled for June 30 and will only be used if the June 29 performance is canceled due to inclement weather.
Performances are handicapped accessible. We encourage you to plan your arrival early to ensure adequate seating needs.
Please bring a chair (lawn, beach, camping, etc.) and/or blankets. Please be considerate of those sitting behind and around you.
Bug spray is highly encouraged.
Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
Wine and/or beer will be available each night.
June 27: Devil’s Backbone
June 28: Peaks of Otter Winery
June 29: Ankida Ridge Winery
Schedule is subject to change without notice.

The 25th Hour Players
2019-06-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Bedford County Parks and Recreation, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us on Friday, June 28, at 7 pm in the lobby of the Falling Creek Park Complex of Bedford County Parks & Recreation as participants in our 2nd 24 Nonconsecutive Hour Theatre Project present their finished product! Students have 24 dedicated hours over the course of 2 weeks to write, design, rehearse, and produce a script. We’re excited to share this product with friends, family, and the community, but seating is limited so make sure that you RSVP early! Admission includes light refreshments and the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting access to the arts for young people in our community!

Orchard Concert Series
2019-06-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out on the sun deck for a musical afternoon in the mountains. Craig Hanson will be performing for our second concert series for the summer. There will be sangria, wine and snacks. Bring blankets and/or chairs and enjoy the musical renditions of Craig’s vocal silk on the beautiful farm.

FireWORX Fest 2019
2019-06-29 17:30 - 22:00 | VA
The Moneta Volunteer Fire Department invites you to celebrate Independence Day early in Downtown Moneta. Listen to the music of The WORX Band, enjoy great food and drink, an adult beverage garden, activities for the kids, and see the best fireworks display in the area. Gate opens at 5:30; music from 6pm to 10 pm with the fireworks immediately following.
*******No outside food or drinks, No coolers, No Pets, Service pets are allowed*******
FREE parking. Admission is $10 per person – kids 10 and under free. All proceeds benefit the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department.
*******Please be courtesy while leaving event due to the amount of people*******

Sedalia Summer Concert
2019-06-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States

Independence Day Festival
2019-07-03 17:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
DJ SHOWTIME PRESENTS
“Before The Works” Independence Day Festival
July 3rd/5:00pm/$1 Admission Or Donation
Hosted By K92 Monica Brooks
Music By: DJ FLEXX
Great Food
Kid Friendly
Bounce Houses, Face Painters, Balloon Artist, Petting Zoo, Touch A Truck.
& Of Course FIREWORKS (After Sunset)
Please bring your fold out chairs & blankets
NO outside food, drinks, coolers or pets.
(Service Pets Allowed)

Independence Day Celebration
2019-07-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Celebrate the American spirit—and the 243rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—with a fun-filled day at Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Enjoy colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftsmen, colonial militia recruiting, archaeology displays, old-fashioned children’s activities, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence and more! Admission to the Independence Day festivities is $10 for adults (ages 16+) and free for children (ages 15 and under).

Mariners Landing Fireworks
2019-07-04 21:00 - 21:30 | VA

Girls Pint Out: Red, White & Beale's
2019-07-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Lynchburg Girls Pint Out heads to Beale’s in Bedford for our July event!
Wear your red, white and blue gear and join us for a Friday night in their beautiful outdoor space with their delicious beer and food!
Nothing to join, no need to register – just show up to meet other ladies who enjoy craft beer!
Girls Pint Out is a national craft beer organization for women. Our mission is to build a community of women who love craft beer and who are an active, contributing part of the greater craft beer community.
Through social media, blog posts, and local events hosted by chapters, Girls Pint Out offers a forum for discussion, education, and fun. Events are educational, charitable, and/or social. The majority of events are women-only, but sometimes men are invited. There is no membership process – just join us for a pint!
Girls Pint Out originated in Indianapolis, Indiana in early 2010. The Girls Pint Out movement quickly spread to Arizona and Texas. Today Girls Pint Out has more than 100 chapters in 40 states and Washington D.C.

Newsong Concert and Fireworks
2019-07-05 19:00 - 22:00 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Join us at the future home of Eastlake Community Church for a fun time of food, music, and a giant fireworks show, right here on the lake!
TIME: Parking lot opens 4:30 PM (Vendors open)
Concert begins at 7:00 PM
Fireworks begin at 9:30 PM (Vendors close)
Event ends at 10:00 PM
COST: $0!
FOOD: Vendors on site! Cheesesteak Factory, Chickfila, Buddy’s BBQ, Brian
Inman Hot Dog, Smooshed Dessert, Tinker Mountain Kettle, Barnyard, Homestead Creamery! Be sure to come hungry!
SEATING:Bring a blanket or a lawn chair!
PARKING: info soon
CONTACT: 540-297-0966

BEASTLAKE 5K
2019-07-06 07:30 - 10:30 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
5K Walk/Run and a obstacle course both right on the grounds of our future home! Join us on the morning of July 6.

More information at http://Beastlake5k.com
Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Lynchburg/BeastLake5K

Bedford Christmas Station Sale
2019-07-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Roanoke-Skyline-Night-2016
We’ve been very busy getting ready for our fundraising Station Sales which will run March 2 – Oct 5, 1st Saturdays each month, 9:00-1:00 & on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00-4:00. Our “new” adult clothing & shoes are priced at $7.50 each or 2 for $12! 100% of funds raised through these sales of the wonderful merchandise that is donated to us is used to purchase the new clothing, toys, teen, senior citizen & disabled adult gifts, household & personal care items and food that we purchase for our Christmas Selection eXpress clients to select from in December! We welcome you to stop by the remainder of Feb. on Tuesdays & Wednesdays to shop the new clothing & shoes, 10:00-2:00 & get a sneak peek at everything else!

Saturday Story Time
2019-07-06 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.

Growing Up Hollywood
2019-07-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
A Q&A panel with Jeremy Miller (Growing Pains) and Claudia Wells (back to the Future) discussing children growing up in the entertainment business. Celeb Child Actors speaking.

Tickets

Bedford International Film Festival - Screenings
2019-07-06 11:00 - 18:00 | VA
Bedford International Film Festival – Screenings
Partial proceeds from ticket sales are partially contributed to the Roanoke V.A., Lupus Society Lynchburg, and local artists/filmmakers.
Partial proceeds from Concessions will be donated back to the Center.
Tickets may be purchased at bcifilmfest@gmail.com. $5 for shorts and $10 for features and documentaries.
http://bedfordfilmfest.org/screening-information/

Dead Reckoning Family Campout!
2019-07-06 12:00 - 23:30 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
US Blues: The first annual Dead Reckoning family campout.
Featuring The Dead Reckoning, Chupacabras and Kendall Street Company. July 6 at Sedalia Center in Bedford County. We are super psyched to host the event at Sedalia, One of the most gorgeous sites and venues in our part of the state.
Music all day (and into the night) in the mountains, great vendors, amazing food by Wake & Bacon, on site camping, craft beer and much more!
We are only selling 500 tickets for this event. We anticipate that it will sell out. Tickets will go on sale wednesday april 24. We’ll post a link. Details and schedule coming in a few days.
Gates at noon. Music starts 3:00
Kids under 12 FREE!

Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks & Fundraiser!
2019-07-06 16:30 - 22:00 | Parkway Marina, 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA, 24101, United States
The event is hosted by Parkway Marina with live music and fun activities taking place on The Point at Parkway Marina! It’s a beautiful place for an evening of celebration and a great place to view the fireworks display over the water!

Gates open at 4:30pm.
The Worx takes the stage at 5:30pm.
The YMCA Kid’s Zone opens at 5:30pm – Only $5 per child unlimited play! All funds are donated to the SVFC and participating non-profits!
Fireworks begin shortly after dark.
In the event of rain only the fireworks display will take place on July 5th.

Why?
To raise funds for the Saunders Volunteer Fire Company! All parking, admission and sponsorship funds generated by the event go to the fire company.
Admission is $10 per person.
Kids age 12 and under are free*!
Parking is free!
