Destination Bedford

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Poppy Peace Garden Display
2025-09-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-09 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.
The poppies will be on display September 2-11, 2025.
To learn more about this program or to purchase a poppy, please visit https://www.dday.org/poppy-garden/.

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-09-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
In the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public.
In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented.
Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free!
The Bower Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2025-09-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Music Bingo
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete with friends, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!

Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
2025-09-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 21 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime, it is historically important as it is the only original dwelling built for enslaved people still standing on the property. As part of the 1857 Slave Dwelling Restoration Project’s efforts to stabilize, research, and restore this structure with the community, we invite you to visit our archaeologists to see what they are finding and learning about the people who lived here.
Friday Field Days are included with regular admission which can be purchased in advance here. Admission to the property includes either a docent-guided or self-guided tour of Jefferson’s retreat home, access to exhibits in the lower level and wing of offices of the villa retreat, and outdoor exhibits throughout the property.

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2025-09-05 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!

Jefferson’s Curiosities: Shakespeare
2025-09-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Thomas Jefferson was a man of many varied interests. Join us at the house he deemed “the best dwelling house in the state” as we delve into topics he found particularly fascinating: from the arts to agriculture, literature to wine, philosophy to natural sciences, and more. Each talk in the series includes a wine and cheese reception following the presentation. Tickets are $25/each or $80 for all four Curiosities Series talks.
Jefferson quite literally grew up with the works of William Shakespeare. His father owned a collection of his work and Jefferson continued to study, read, and watch Shakespeare’s works throughout his life. It should come as no surprise that these works of history and drama would be deeply influential to Thomas Jefferson throughout his life. Join us for this fascinating look into Shakespeare’s works and how they may have influenced one of the most important documents in American history, the Declaration of Independence.
Local director and Shakespeare expert, Melora Kordos will join us to highlight some of the scenes that may have influenced Jefferson most. Hear about Jefferson’s love of Shakespeare and watch as some key scenes from Shakespeare’s work acted out on stage. Following the performance and talk, you can interact with Melora and the cast at a wine and cheese reception in the lower level of the house.
Click here for tickets.

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Live music, local vendors, beer, and food! Inflatable bounce pad and more for this family friendly event! Free admission. Click here to see who is playing each week!

Hero Games
2025-09-06 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, United States
Held at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, teams will be led through rolling terrain and prompted with tasks to execute. Participants will traverse obstacles, navigate the land, ruck long-distances, and use critical thinking and teamwork skills to complete the challenges at hand. We invite all that are willing to work hard, get dirty and accomplish the mission that is the Hero Games.

For more information and to sign up, click here.

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-09-06 09:00 - 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!

Sedalia Country Gathering
2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
The Sedalia Country Fair & Gathering is a place for conversation about culture and agriculture, and about those spaces where art and the natural sciences meet.

10-4pm. $5 entry fee, KIDS 12 & under FREE!
Featuring the Southern Virginia Draft Horse and Mule Show!
Also, enjoy live music, sheep herding demos, canning, baking, flower competition and art show by the founder and visionary Annis McCabe.
Jason Fowler from Land and Table will also be on site leading a talk on “Two Food Futures”.

For more information, click here.

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-09-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Live Music at Drifter's
2025-09-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Live music on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Bower Center Exhbit
2025-09-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
