Destination Bedford

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-05-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-30 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2024-05-22 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Farmer’s Market, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
The Moneta Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays 3 to 6pm next to the Moneta Library. The market is producer only – fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs (duck and chicken), bread, jams, jellies, and more!
Also features local artisans.

Music Bingo Night at Beale's
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s Brewery for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome!

Live at Five - The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center
2024-05-23 17:00 - 18:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Come and join the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce for an evening filled with casual networking, refreshments, & adventure.
All of our networking events are free and open to the public, no registration necessary — so feel free to bring friends, coworkers, or family members with you!

The Day is Past & Gone: A Trilogy of Slave Life
2024-05-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Playwright Teresa Harris’s original drama returns to Jefferson’s south lawn for two performances only. Drawn from real-life experiences of the men and women who were enslaved at Poplar Forest, the trilogy explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive.
Join Harris, the cast and Poplar Forest’s archaeology and interpretation staff for a Q&A following the performance. Bring your friends and family, a picnic and a blanket or chairs, and experience a little-known but important part of Poplar Forest’s history brought to life.
Performances are May 24th and 25th at 6:30 p.m. each night. Rain date May 26th. $20/adult (18+), $10 for youth ages 6-17 and college students (with valid ID), $5 for children under 6.
Click here for tickets.

Forest Farmer's Market
2024-05-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!

Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Bedford Boys
2024-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Greenwood Cemetery, 1311 Park Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
On Memorial Day, the Bedford International Alliance will hold a ceremony at the Greenwood Cemetery to honor the Bedford Boys who perished on the beaches of Normandy eighty years ago on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The event will be held rain or shine at 2:00 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend this moving tribute to our local heroes.

Summer at Lottie J Farm
2024-05-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come have lots of fun at Lottie J Farm this summer! Enjoy the play barn, barnyard, corn pit, slide and more! $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free! They accept cards and cash.
Every OTHER Wednesday starting May 29th and ending August 7th from 10-2 (weather permitting)!

The Magician's Nephew by Bower Youth Theater Program
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join the Bower Center for their Youth Theater Program’s rendition of The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis. Directed by Dana Tickle. Performance begins at 7pm, Doors open at 6:30pm ADMISSION: $5, Children 3 and under are FREE All proceeds go to support Youth Theater Programming at Bower Center for The Arts.

Apple Valley Cruise In
2024-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy lots of cars, good food, prizes, fun and more at Gross’ Orchard. Entry fee is free with a canned food item.

Studio 43 Pottery 25th Anniversary Celebration
2024-06-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Studio 43 Pottery, 4870 Peaks Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy the festivities as local potter Sonya Forte hosts an anniversary celebration of 25 years of Studio 43 Pottery.
Shop local artisans vendors & listen live music at the foot of the Peaks of Otter at the studio.
Local band The Space will be playing from 3-5pm.
Shop local artisans Studio 43 Pottery, Eye of the Forest, & Mary’s Palette all day.

Trail Day
2024-06-01 13:00 - 18:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
In honor of National Trails Day, stop by the Meadery at Graham Ordinary for a trail themed event! There will be free kids snacks and crafts, a nature scavenger hunt and more!

Live Music @ Portside
2024-06-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-02 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!

Concert at the Bower Center
2024-06-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Sam Wheelock will perform live at the Bower Center for the Arts in downtown Bedford! Click here for tickets and more information. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Light refreshments will be sold at the show. Seating is general admission.
