Destination Bedford

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2023-07-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2023-07-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-16 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!

Bower Center Exhbit
2023-07-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-19 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.

Summer at Lottie J Farm
2023-07-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-19 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.

ElectricCoArt Exhibit
2023-07-13 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-14 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-15 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-19 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.

Open Mic Night
2023-07-13 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.

SML Pirate Days
2023-07-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Jake’s Place, 1041 Harbour Inn Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Several restaurants and businesses at Smith Mountain Lake will be having events for SML Pirate Days including Jake’s Place! Below is the list of events for each day!

Thursday pirate trivia 7pm (bar area 18yrs & up)
Friday pirate costume contest 6pm to 9pm (bar area 18yrs & up)

Saturday 12pm Battle in the cove!

Live Music @ Portside
2023-07-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-15 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!

SML Pirate Days Family Fun Night
2023-07-14 18:00 - 22:00 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Come to the SML Pavilion for a family fun night that is part of SML Pirate Days festivities!

Free gift for every child
Pony rides, a petting zoo and wagon rides (Spring Valley Farms)
Adoptable animals (Bedford Humane Society)
Pirate’s tattoo parlor offering temporary pirate-themed tattoos (Bedford Humane Society)
Coloring tent with pirate themed designs (Vitalize Church)

Food and beverages will be sold onsite. Wine and grog available! No outside food allowed.
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a movie with the family outdoors. Movie is free and will begin at dark!
Movie: The Goonies, presented by Bedford County Parks and Recreation.

Family Movie Night
2023-07-14 20:00 - 22:00 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Come enjoy this great movie night at SML Pavilion in Downtown Moneta!
The movie will begin at dusk and is FREE to the public!

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-07-15 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
2023-07-15 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.

Summer Sunset Concert Series
2023-07-15 16:00 - 22:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy a relaxing night under the stars at the Bedford Area Family YMCA! The Summer Sunset Festival Series is back for the 2nd year, and there will be live music, food trucks, beer/wine and outdoor games! Mark your calendar for the third Saturday from May through August. For more information on who’s playing and which food trucks will be on site, click here.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-07-15 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.

Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild show
2023-07-19 10:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy the 26th Annual Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild show at the Bedford Central Library. Stop by during library hours from now thru Saturday, July 22nd to take an up close look at the amazing craftsmanship of these beautiful quilts! Be sure to take a minute to vote on your favorites.
