Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience at picturesque Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, June 12-14, 2026! The SML Songwriters Festival will showcase an incredible lineup of talented songwriters sharing their songs and the stories behind them. Click here to see Drifter's Schedule for June 12th.
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for Forest Friday Cheers! Live music, local vendors, food, and local craft beer. Inflatable bounce pad for the kids, and other fun activities. Free admission. Click here to see who is playing each week!
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!
The Bedford Farmers Market will have fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products! Free off-street parking. The market is open Every Saturday! Click here to see which vendors will be on site each week!
Enjoy locally grown produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads and local artisan goodies. You can also find breakfast sandwiches and a coffee truck most weeks. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in October every Saturday behind the Forest Library.
Test your knowledge by matching the correct skulls, furs, and tracks together. Learn about some of the mammals that call the Blue Ridge Parkway home. Located in the breezeway outside the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center at Milepost 86. This event is free to attend.
Hometown Heroes & Helpers is a FREE event to educate & inspire the community regarding safety, emergency services, preparedness, and community service. Touch-A-Truck, K9 demos will be at 11am and 1pm. There will also be kids activities, food trucks including Porter house and Empanada Nirvana. Bedford County Parks & Rec, Bedford County Sheriff's Office, Bedford...
Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
