America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit
2026-04-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-27 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Moneta Library, 13641 Moneta Rd
America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit in the MOarts Gallery and Display Case
250 years ago, the founding fathers of the United States of America met in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence beginning the American Nation as we know it. Come to the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library to view our history as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through a photo exhibit of historical documents and portraits related to the American Revolution and a display case of Revolutionary items that have been in use since that time.
The photos featured in this exhibit are curated from the Library of Congress and the Library of Virginia.
The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours, April 1, 2026, through May 30, 2026.

BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
2026-04-23 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-24 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM
High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm

Music Bingo
2026-04-23 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!

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-04-24 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-25 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!

Terrapin Mountain Earth Festival
2026-04-24 16:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-25 12:00 - 22:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
A full weekend of live music, sustainability education, and thoughtful ways to take care of the earth and each other.
Camp under the stars at the foot of Terrapin Mountain to celebrate our Mother Earth at the Terrapin Mountain Earth Day Festival.
Local food vendors, craft vendor market, and camping all weekend! Get your tickets and make your reservations now!

Live Music at Portside
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!

Live Music at Benjamin’s
2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest, 24551, United States
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-04-24 19:00 - 22:00 | 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. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!

Forest Farmers Market
2026-04-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
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.

SML Osprey 10K Run/5K Walk
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come enjoy the annual running of the Osprey 10K Run/5K Run-Walk, which will highlight the wonderful attributes of the area as participants make their way along the beautiful roadways in Smith Mountain Lake State Park. The Osprey race is a USATF sanctioned event with all proceeds going to benefit programs at the park and fostering environmental stewardship and education. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in all age groups.
Race production and organization by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Inc.
Register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Huddleston/Osprey10KRun5KRunWalk

Otter Creek Campground Clean Up
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | The Otter Creek Campground, Blue Ridge Parkways Milepost 60.9, Big Island, 24526, United States
Join the National Park Service for a volunteer opportunity at the Otter Creek Campground Clean Up! Enjoy the great outdoors and fresh mountain air while helping prepare the campground for the 2026 season. Volunteers will assist with removing winter storm debris, picking up sticks, raking leaves, and cleaning grills and picnic tables. Participants should bring work gloves, a rake, water, a snack, and a friend, and are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and weather-appropriate clothing. The Otter Creek Campground is located at milepost 60.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Big Island, Virginia. For more information or to register, contact Wayne Bersch at philip_bersch@nps.gov or 540-745-9664.

Family Day at the D-Day Memorial
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
The National D-Day Memorial will be a hub of activity on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with free admission and events all day.
First, it is the Memorial’s annual Family Day, where kids and adults together can get a glimpse of life at home and on the front lines during World War II. Family Day features educational displays, demonstrations, living historians, children’s activities, and special tours. Family Day hours are from 10a.m.-3p.m.
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets’ precision drill team, known as the Gregory Guard, will hold a performance on Gray Plaza at 10:45a.m., set against the Memorial’s symbolic beach tableau scene. The Memorial is one of several significant sites across Virginia selected by the Corps of Cadets to be featured in a video compilation of team performances. The performance will last only minutes, so get there early to not miss it!
Also, from 10a.m.-3p.m., guests can give the gift of life and support the Memorial by giving blood at an on-site bloodmobile. The Blood Connection, the nonprofit blood provider locally for Carilion Clinic, will donate $10 for each blood donation collected to the Memorial. As a thank you, each donor receives $30 in rewards, redeemable for e-gift cards. The minimum age to donate blood is 16 with parental consent.
Free admission!

Burgers & Bluegrass at Chapel Creek Farms
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
Burgers and Bluegrass
Date: April 25th
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Rd, Montvale, VA
Band: New Standard – A traditional and hard-driving Bluegrass Band from VA, a Bedford County favorite.
Menu: CCF Burgers ($8 for a burger, $9 for a cheeseburger). Bottled water and chips will be available for $1 each.
Quaint Vendor Area: Available on the porch. All vendor spots have been filled.
Dog-Friendly Event: Leashed dogs are welcome.
Cash-Only Event.
Admission: $15 per car, regardless of the number of occupants. Cash only for admission.

Spring Farm Fun Day
2026-04-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Huddleston Hog & Highland Homestead, 14555 Wyatts Way, Huddleston
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 12-5pm
There’ll be:
-Animal petting areas
-Tractor Hay Rides
-Kid’s Face Painting
-Huddleston Homestead’s Farm Store
-Local Farm & Artisan Vendors
-BBQ with Huddleston Homestead’s Meats – Special Thanks to Porter House BBQ!
-Food & Drink Vendors (The Messi Lemon’s Lemonade and more!)
-Red Truck Mini’s with Kylie Akers (Details & Pricing to follow)
-AND MORE!
—FREE ADMISSION—
PARKING AT BETHESDA CHURCH – Shuttle vans going back and forth all afternoon! (ONLY handicapped & stroller parking on site!)

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-04-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-26 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 this weekend!

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
2026-04-25 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-26 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.

Conversations with Mr. Jefferson program
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The annual Conversations with Mr. Jefferson program will be returning to his retreat home in 2026!
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest as three of the most influential men in Colonial America sit down to discuss the Declaration of Independence and what it means to self-govern. Join Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker in conversation with John Adams, portrayed by Sam Goodyear, and Dr. Benjamin Franklin, portrayed by Bryan Austin. Hear from these prominent men as they discuss their lives and differing views of government followed by an audience Q&A. Following the program, a reception will allow guests to continue the conversation and meet our three guests one on one for photos.
$38/adults, $20/college students and youth (ages 6-18), $7 for children under 6 plus taxes and fees

Spring Concert with Bedford Community Orchestra
2026-04-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center, 600 Edmund St., Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Enjoy the sounds of a live orchestral concert with the Bedford Community Orchestra!
Suggested Donation $15/adults | $10/students

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2026-04-26 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!
