Destination Bedford

9th Annual National Juried Exhibition
2021-06-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-30 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to The Bower Center for the Arts for this annual exhibit! This exhibit has historically seen artworks in numerous media including painting, drawing, print making, collage, photography, sculpture, mosaics, fiber art, fabric, stained and fused glass, and more. Gallery admission is free.
Online Gallery

Reconnecting Sedalia
2021-06-19 11:30 - 20:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
A day filled with music and remembrance, and the opening of the African American Art Exhibition at Sedalia. This event is free and open to the public!

Live Music @ Drifter’s
2021-06-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Travis Reigh will be live on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music!

Sunset Saturdays at Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery
2021-06-19 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-06-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Every Saturday night at Hickory Hill Vineyards, come enjoy good music, good conversation, and dancing fireflies. Relax, sit back and listen to the music of local artists as the sun fades and the stars slowly pop out in the sky. Hickory Hill Vineyard’s Sunset Saturday music series is a popular local lake tradition with this being the 17th season. All ticket sales will be online with a 5 pm cutoff on the day of. No walk-up admissions will be offered.
TICKETS

Virginia Dare Father’s Day Cruise
2021-06-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Reservations required. Visit vadarecruises.com or call 540-297-7100.

Live Music at Drifter's
2021-06-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Morgan Miles will be live on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music!

Lyrics on the Lake 2021
2021-06-23 18:30 - 22:00, 2021-06-25 12:00 - 23:00 | Mango’s Bar & Grill, 16430 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Some of your favorites will be returning for this annual songwriters festival, like Bridgette Tatum, Robinson Treacher, and Sarah Beth Terry (and of course, many more!!) Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, good food and awesome music!
For more information on who is playing and when, click here.

Job Fair
2021-06-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting this Annual Job Fair at the Forest Library. This event will be open to the public and is free, featuring businesses in our area that are actively hiring.

Lyrics on the Lake 2021
2021-06-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Blackwater Junction

Bedford Farmer's Market
2021-06-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-02 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!

Lyrics on the Lake 2021 @ Drifter's
2021-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121

Friday Night Jam
2021-06-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
Every Friday night 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 every Friday night to anyone wanting to join in or just enjoy. Jam beings at 7pm! FREE event, but donations are welcome.

Forest Farmers Market
2021-06-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-03 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.

Forest Farmer's Market
2021-06-26 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!

Smith Mountain Lake Farmers Market
2021-06-26 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.

Bluegrass at Sedalia
2021-06-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Bluegrass is back at Sedalia! Come celebrate bluegrass music.
More information Coming Soon!!
Tickets- $10 in advance (Lynchburgtickets.com) , $15 at the gate

Light Up The Lawn
2021-06-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Ivy Hill Golf Club, 1148 Ivy Hill Drive, Forest, Virginia, 24551
Independence Day celebration – Light Up The Lawn! Admission is FREE, VIP tickets are available. Enjoy an entire evening full of activities for kids and adults including food & beverage trucks, games, DJ music, and a live performance by Generation Radio (featuring Jay Demarcus of Rascal Flatts, Deen Castronovo of Journey, and Jason Scheff of Chicago)! This year’s event will be the largest in Light Up the Lawn’s history, ending in a 15-minute-long aerial fireworks show with a grand finale you won’t want to miss!
NO coolers allowed
NO pets allowed
NO firearms allowed
5:00PM – GATES OPEN
6:00PM – LIVE DJ
7:00PM – NEW STANDARD BLUEGRASS BAND
8:30PM – LIVE MUSIC BY GENERATION RADIO
10:00PM – FIREWORKS

Movie Night @ The BackYard
2021-06-26 20:00 - 23:00 | The BackYard, 15173 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551
Gates open at 8pm and movie starts at 9ish. Bring your own blanket and chairs for the showing of What About Bob? Tickets $5 per person. Pre order online at www.backyardeventsforestva.com/movienight.

Out of the Darkness Fundraiser
2021-06-27 13:00 - 18:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Apocalypse is partnering up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Hill City Eats will be on site, and live entertainment will be provided throughout the day. No cover charge, but donations would be appreciated.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2021-07-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music by Dave & Jodi, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click the link below to see who is playing each week.
https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsPointMarina/events/?ref=page_internal

Independence Day Fireworks at Mitchell's
2021-07-02 21:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Point Marina, 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come to Mitchell’s Point Marina for FIREWORKS! Watch from your boat on Smith Mountain Lake, or from your chair at the marina! Free event!

Third Annual BeastLake 5k
2021-07-03 07:00 - 09:00 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
EastLake Community Church invites you to participate in the third annual BeastLake 5K and Obstacle Course races on Saturday, July 3, 2021. This is a community event open to all people of all fitness levels, from the novice to the hardcore athlete. Choose from one of three events that best suits your fitness level and interests. All proceeds support Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
www.beastlake5k.com
