Destination Bedford

Bedford Farmers Market
2017-08-02 15:00 - 18:00, 2017-10-02 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bedford Farmers Market provides our community with the freshest, locally grown and produced goods from farmers, producers, and craft vendors.
For more information visit our website or find us on Facebook.

Forest Farmers Market
2017-08-05 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-08-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-08-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-08-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-09-02 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-09-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-09-16 08:00 - 12:00, 2017-09-23 08:00 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | 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.

Sedalia Fest
2017-08-12 17:00 - 23:00 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
Ashley McBryde Headlines SedaliaFest

Ashley McBryde has opened for big names in country music like: Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr and she often joins Eric Church on stage.
But her time as a support act is coming to an end; Ashley is currently working with super producer Jay Joyce (Church, Brothers Osborne) on her upcoming album; Joyce is the go-to Nashville guy when artists want a more guitar-driven edge.
SedaliaFest offers a great opportunity for country music fans in our area to see Ashley McBryde in a small, intimate venue before she explodes into superstardom next year as a headline artist.

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Gates open to the general admission ticket holders at 5pm. VIP Ticket and Reserved Ticket holders, gates open at 4pm.

August Charity: Back To School: All guests are encouraged to bring a back to school item to be donated to the local elementary school

August Theme: Farmers Appreciation Day

Farmers get in for $8 plus receive a free vendor table in Farmer’s Market
Harvest Days Farmer’s Market: Get to know the local farmers
Antique Tractor Display
New Farm Equipment/Tractors/Gators/Mowers… Display
Antique Hit and Miss Engine Display
Stickers and Tee Shirts with Farm Slogan for sale like: “When You Gripe About A Farmer… Don’t Do It With Your Mouth Full” — Picture of Tractor on two lane road
Information in programs about safety etiquette when following, passing or approaching farm vehicles on the road
Farmer Recognition Award: Recognize a local farmer for lifetime achievement and the farming community in general for raising $30K in disaster relief for the Midwest farmers devastated by spring fires that burned over 1 million acres.

Farmer Appreciation Day – Farmer Discounted Ticket
Farmers are welcome to arrive early and set up in the complimentary Summer Harvest Farmers Market. To reserve your place email: director@sedaliacenter.org or call (434) 299-5080. ​

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Ticket Pricing:
​Tickets available at www.lynchburgtickets.com, by calling The Sedalia Center: (434) 299-5080 or at the gate.

VIP: $75 Meet and Greet with Headline Artist (Includes Pic Opportunity)

30 available (Not including Sponsors meet and greets)
Reserved Parking
Early Admission
Reserved Seating in Front Rows of Pavilion with Headline Artist Stage
Dinner: Low Country Boil

Gold Reserved Ticket: $45

100 available
Reserved Parking
Early Admission
Reserved Seating in Pavilion with Headline Artist Stage
Dinner: Low Country Seafood Boil​

General Admission: $15

Bring chairs, blankets to sit on the lawn
Food Truck or Concession Dinner – guest pays

Local 24526/24523 General Admission Ticket Price: $12

Bring chairs, blankets to sit on the lawn
Food Truck or Concession Dinner – guest pays

Farmer General Admission Price: $8

Early Admission to set up Farmer’s Market Table and dinner

Overlanders' Hangout
2017-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Blue Ridge Overland Gear, 126 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come join us with Mountain State Overland for the Overlanders’ Hangout on Friday, August 25th, at our location of 126 S. Bridge St, Bedford, VA from 6-8pm. Afterwards, we will grab a beer at Beale’s Brewery locally. We have free camping available very close by for those looking to stay overnight. Come join the fun!
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Sedalia Center ~ Country Fair & Gathering
2017-09-02 10:00 - 16:00 | The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, United States
The Country Fair & Gathering is a celebration of many aspects of rural life–the work and the challenges as well as the rewards. The Fair and Gathering is always a work in progress, and The Sedalia Center encourages people who enjoy the outdoors to contribute their ideas and energy to shape the event.

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2nd Fridays at The Electric Company Art Gallery
2017-09-08 17:00 - 20:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Electric Company Art Gallery, at 207 E. Depot St. in Bedford would like to invite our community to a tour of our gallery and gift shop on 2nd Friday, September 8th from 5 to 8 PM. We are always open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 5 PM.
This month’s theme is “Bringing Light to the World of Art” and our celebration would be greatly enriched by your participation. Our artists will exhibit some of their best works!
Come rain or shine we would like you to come by to view the many arts and crafts we have on display. We will be offering a reception, as well.
Beyond creating an enjoyable place for residents to relax and visit with friends and families, we see this event as a very positive way to celebrate the community art and spirit of Bedford County and our appreciation for the artists, and consignees of our facility who have given so much to making The Electric Company what it is today.
We hope you can join us for this fun activity.

Touch-A-Truck Event
2017-09-09 10:00 - 15:00 | VA
The 4th annual Lynchburg Touch A Truck is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 9 benefitting CASA of Central Virginia and Brookhill Farms. Presented by the Home Builders of Central Virginia, Touch-A-Truck is a family-friendly event that offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore the large trucks and machines that children see but never get to touch. The more than 65 vehicles on display will include everything from construction trucks and tractors, to police, fire and rescue emergency response vehicles, to tractor trailers, cranes, lift trucks, utility and speciality trucks and even a car-crushing monster truck and monster truck show. Children gets to touch, get inside and let their imaginations run wild as they sit in the driver’s seat. (A supervising helper will be at each vehicle explaining and assisting the children.)
The event also features face painters, bounce houses, food trucks, food vendors and much more. The mission for Touch-A-Truck has always been to bring a very affordable, fun family event to the community that gives back to local non-profits. Once you purchase your tickets, the only additional costs is $5 if you want to take a monster truck ride and food should you visit the food vendors – all other activities are inclusive!
Kids Keepsake Construction Hats to first – 1,000 children.
Admission is $5 per person (under 2 free) and a family ticket is $20 (up to six people).
Tickets are available online for purchase now which allows you to avoid admission ticket lines at the event.
For more information, visit our facebook event page.

Bedford's Finest Fare
2017-09-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM and come enjoy a wonderful evening of great food, beverages, and entertainment at Bower Center for the Arts.
The 4th Annual Bedford’s Finest Fare will celebrate Bedford’s vibrant food, beverages, music, and art! Local chefs will offer a sampling of mouth-watering gourmet appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
Local restaurants participating in the 4th Annual Bedford Finest Fare are Benjamins, Millstone Tea Room, Happy Coffee, Town Kitchen & Provisions, and many more!
Brand new in Bedford is Beale’s Brewery and they will be serving their craft beer all evening!
Live music will be provided by The Tommy Cox Band and HOPPIE VAUGHAN and The Ministers of Soul.
Returning this year is the Artisan Villiage, sponsored by Goose Creek Studio.
Tickets will go on sale in August 10th
$30.00 in advance | $35.00 at the gate
Children ages 6-12 are $15.00
Children 5 and under are free
Tickets are available, in advance, at the Bedford Welcome Center, Town Kitchen & Provisions, or online at lynchburgtickets.com.

Jefferson at the Peaks
2017-09-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Discover one of Virginia’s most legendary landscapes, Sharp Top Mountain, with one of the most legendary Virginian’s – Thomas Jefferson! Through a partnership with the National Park Service and Poplar Forest, guests will join Mr. Jefferson as he provides his unique perspective on the cultural and natural histories that Sharp Top holds.
Event begins at 5:00 p.m. on the lawn with scenic Abbott Lake and Sharp Top Mountain providing the background. Guests will move inside to the Calvin Rice Room for dinner with Mr. Jefferson.
Overnight package or dinner only rate is available.
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D-Day Memorial POW/MIA Awareness Ceremony
2017-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Memorial will pay special tribute to those who are Missing In Action or who endured a Prisoner of War experience in this moving ceremony. Free admission from 10 a.m. – Noon.
Michael Dolski, PhD, Historian with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), will give the keynote address “Remembering the Sacrifice: POWs, MIAs, and the Quest to Account for the Missing.”
The agency’s mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for our missing military personnel for their families and their nation. The DPAA is based in Arlington, Virginia; with facilities at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii and Offut Air Force Base, Nebraska. The defense agency is manned jointly by more than 600 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and civilians with specialized skills. Since the beginning of 2017, that DPAA reports its accounted for 108 missing American service members.
Click here to watch a brief video about the DPAA’s remarkable work.
Richmond WWII veteran Russell Scott will be our honored guest. As a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, Scott was a tail gunner on a B-25 Mitchell bomber. When his plane was shot down over Italy, Scott kicked open the hatch and slid onto the tail. Feet dangling, he rolled off, pulling his parachute. Scott spent a year as a prisoner of war.

Cruise-In Bedford
2017-09-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us on September 16th for our Fall Cruise-In!
All collectibles on wheels are invited to join us for free in Centertown Bedford.
There will be music in the plaza, a 50/50 raffle (last Cruise-in winner won $200!), raffle prizes, and much more! Enjoy food vendors in the parking lot behind Wells Fargo as well!
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Aoife Scott – Dublin Folk Singer/Songwriter & Band
2017-09-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Relaxing
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Friday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m. as they host in concert, Aoife Scott and her band. The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, with a ticket price of $15.00 per person; collected at the door or purchased in advance through lynchburg tickets. Seating is limited. For more information, call 540-586-8911, or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org. Join us and bring a friend or two!

Centerfest 2017
2017-09-23 10:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us on September 23rd for Bedford Main Street’s 37th Annual Centerfest!
Spanning over 6 blocks and drawing crowds of over 10,000 it is an event for the entire family.
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Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
2017-09-23 11:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00 | VA
The 29th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival will be held September 23 and 24. This year, 29 Virginia wineries will be participating as well as 85 juried craft and food vendors. Three popular live bands will also be there to entertain festival-goers. Saturday crowds will enjoy Barefoot West and Fuzzy Logic. Sunday’s festivities will feature Hip Pocket Band. The Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival will be held at Crazy Horse Campground on SML.

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Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival Hours:
Sat 11a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun 11a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rain or Shine
** No Pets – No Refunds – Limited Designated Tent Area, Chairs, Blankets and Umbrellas are welcome!

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Long Strange Night on the Mountain at Peaks of Otter Winery
2017-09-23 17:30 - 22:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
We’re turning 21 and we’re throwing a party that’s far out! Join us for Long Strange Night, a Grateful Dead cover band. We’ll be playing birthday games for prizes. There will be food, craft and jewelry vendors for all your needs. After the show, join the Johnsons for a bon fire down by the creek, followed by camping, where you’ll be sung to sleep by the crickets. The nights on the mountain in September are crisp and cool, perfect for relaxing in the wine slushy lounge aka Slush Lounge! The leaves will be starting to turn and our views just can’t be beat! Come see why we Love it here on the farm.

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The Peaks Under the Stars
2017-09-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Universe and You
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, Greg Redfern, for an engaging presentation to learn about the fascinating Universe in which you live, are made from, and are part of. A jacket is recommended, and a flashlight is helpful. Free to all parkway visitors.

“The Peaks Under the Stars” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, our guests will move outdoors to the lawn area at the edge of the lake to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts.

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RagTop at White Rock Winery & Brew Haus
2017-09-24 14:00 - 17:00 | White Rock Vineyard, Winery & Brew Haus, 2117 Bruno Drive, Goodview, VA, 24095, United States
Bring a picnic and relax with a glass of wine or beer at White Rock Winery & Brew Haus from 2-5 p.m. and enjoy the sounds of RagTop. RagTop is the Roanoke-based signature cover acoustic duo of Jim and Renee Oliphant, and they perform Folk, Rock, Classic Rock, New Country, Blues and R&B and classic American Standards. They have just released their second CD.

Bedford County Fair
2017-09-28 - 2017-10-01 | VA
Experience the best Bedford County has to offer! Join us for the Bedford County Fair September 28 – October 1 2017!

We are excited to offer free admissions, parking and entertainment at the fair. Join us at the Glenwood Center in Huddelston, VA for a family friendly good time. This year the fair will be four days and feature many more attractions.

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1st Annual Mountain Music Festival at Peaks of Otter Lodge
2017-09-30 12:00 - 18:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Relax lakeside with a day of family-friendly live entertainment! Join us beside Abbott Lake at Peaks of Otter Lodge for live performances by Root2 Music, Rebecca “The Singing Cowgirl”, and Mountain Revelers. Enjoy hourly raffles, lawn games, face painting, artist demos, sing-alongs, a jam circle, and a Root2 Music CD release!

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Oktoberfest at Beale's
2017-09-30 12:00 - 22:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us on September 30, 2017 as we kick off Oktoberfest at Beale’s with the release of Oktoberfest beer. We are going full German-style with food specials such as stecklerfish and German sausage plate with sauerkraut and potato dumplings.
Come fill up a stein and listen to Monster Atlantic, a Roanoke based rock band, playing on the patio from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
We will also have be featuring a local treasure, Des Black and his handcrafted woodworking.
