Destination Bedford

Rockin’ out for Paws
2023-08-04 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Great Meal , Silent Auction, and Live music! Come on out and support Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter! It’s sure to be a great time!
FOBCAS volunteers will be holding their 8th Annual Rockin’ Out 4 Paws Event from 6pm to 10pm on August 4th at the New London Ruritan Club. Hunter Overstreet has donated his time and talent to be the live entertainment for the evening! They will be serving up fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, rolls, and lots of desserts! Many items will be available for the silent auction as well. Every penny raised goes directly to the homeless shelter animals and FOBCAS foster pets

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-08-05 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held 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!

Montvale Farmers Market
2023-08-05 08:00 - 14:00 | Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA, United States
Come shop for local artisan crafts, plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more! Click here to see the list of vendors for each week.

Health Fair
2023-08-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This community event will be open to the public right before school starts so the CVABC can offer the public a chance to come and see what healthcare options we have in our region. Bring your family out to meet local caregivers in our area, there will be food trucks, entertainment, and giveaways.

Bower Center Exhbit
2023-08-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-12 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 National Juried Fiber Arts Exhibit!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.
Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of July 21st.

ElectricCoArt Exhibit
2023-08-05 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-09 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-10 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-11 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-12 11:00 - 22:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Featured artist Sarah Bolduc a mixed media artist who creates modern art utilizing varied mediums and techniques. Her beautiful work will be on exhibit until August 28. Gallery admission is free.

Live Music @ Portside
2023-08-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | 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!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-08-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2023-08-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-13 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.

Blue Ridge Music Series
2023-08-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Peaks of Otter Lodge for a fantastic series of summer concerts in 2023! Click here to see who is playing each month!

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2023-08-06 14:00 - 17:00 | 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!

Summer at Lottie J Farm
2023-08-09 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, and delicious treats for purchase by The Happy Hen. $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free! They accept cards and cash.

Open Mic Night
2023-08-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.

Dog Days of Summer Benefit Concert
2023-08-11 18:30 - 21:30 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Performances by Tret Frue and Friction Farm!
Ticket Prices:

$20 in advance
$25 at the door
$30 VIP section – glider seats at the front of stage
Free for children under 12

Food and drinks sold onsite. No outside food allowed.
All proceeds benefit the Bedford Humane Society.

SML Cornhole Championships
2023-08-12 10:00 - 16:30 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.), SML Civitan Club and The SML Pavilion are teaming up to host two awesome Cornhole Tournament events at SML Lake on Saturday June 3 and Saturday August 12

10am-11am registration
11:15am start

BYOP $50/team with Blind draw to follow $10/person.
Beer, wine and food available on site.
Raffles, 50/50 drawing and Airmail contest
Come out and have fun check out the new venue all for a great cause benefiting C.A.T.S and SML Civitan Club – both local non-profits!!!

Cornhole Tournament
2023-08-12 10:00 - 16:30 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
C.A.T.S. in partnership with SML Civitan and SML Pavilion will host a free inclusive cornhole tournament open to all abilities.
This Free tournament is open to participants aged 5 and over, no matter your ability or skill level.
Registration time for the Free Inclusive tournament is 9am to 10am.
Second tournament blind draw is a $10 donation to participate. To start approximately 12pm.
Beer, wine and food available on site.
50/50 Drawing.
