Destination Bedford

HumanKind Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
HumanKind Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Gross Orchard (Rain or Shine!)
Hop on over for a fun-filled Easter celebration with activities for all ages! This year we will have a record breaking 20,000 easter eggs!!
Easter Egg Hunt:
Ages 0-4: 11:00 AM
Ages 5+:12:00 PM
Exciting Activities Include:
Planting Carrots – Get your hands in the dirt and grow something special!
Easter Bunny & Photos – Capture friends and family with free Easter Bunny pictures!
Painting Wooden Easter Items – Get creative with Easter-themed crafts!
Jewelry Making Table – Design your own festive accessories!
Easter Activity Sheets- From coloring to crossword puzzles there is something for everyone.
Face Painting – Fun, temporary face paint designs for kids of all ages!
Outdoor Games & Activities:
Duck Prize Game | Sidewalk Chalk | Bubbles | Hula Hoops | Jump Rope
Food Vendor On-Site – Delicious options to keep you fueled for fun!

12th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
2026-04-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Named to honor the Center’s primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours.
Dr. Bower’s love for the Bedford community and desire for an inclusive art center inspired this unique judged exhibit, accepting all artist entries and offering a platform for all who wish to participate. This exhibit proves each year to be varied and exciting for all ages.
Gallery admission is free.

Spring Wine Festival at Poplar Forest
2026-04-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest is hosting the second annual Thomas Jefferson Spring Wine Festival this April!
Join us for a day filled with wineries, artisans, food vendors, live music and more on Poplar Forest’s south lawn as we celebrate Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine. Enjoy tastings from regional wineries, shop from local artisan vendors, and enjoy food from one of our local food vendors!
General admission tickets, which include tasting and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass (while supplies last), are $35 in advance and $40 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door; children ages 6 and under, free. Note: you must purchase a tasting ticket to taste or purchase wine.
Click here for tickets and more information.

Happy Camper Trail Race
2026-04-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Road Outpost, 7861 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Countdown is on to the Happy Camper Trail Race on April 4th! You don’t want to miss it! Whether you want to walk/run the 5K or tackle the 10K they both promise to offer a lot of fun and adventure! The best part is…100% of your registration goes toward our urban outreach program to help send kids to camp!
Click here to register.

Vikings are Coming
2026-04-04 12:00 - 17:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
A Viking reenactment group will be on site with Live Action Role Play (LARP) demonstrations. Feel like you wanna give it go, sign up to be a participant. First demo at 2 pm and a follow up at 4 pm. Vendors will be presenting their wares, Mead will be flowing and our special Dragon Egg hunt for the kids promises epic adventures.

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-04-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 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 & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-04-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-11 12:00 - 17:30 | 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!

Concert at the Bower Center
2026-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Bower Center to see Noah Spencer play live! $20 in advance/$25 at the door.
Click here to purchase tickets and for more information on the band!

Live Music at New London Ruritan Club
2026-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is a family friendly community dance with live entertainers!! $10/adult, doors open at 6:30pm, music 7-10pm. Please bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Supported by Ruritan volunteers. Click here to see who is playing each week.

Virginia Flower Festival
2026-04-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm!
Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more!

Click here for tickets.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2026-04-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-12 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!

PDGA Champions Cup
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-12 | New London Tech Disc Golf Course, 1041 Meade Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Bedford County, along with City of Lynchburg, are proud to host the Professional Disc Golf Association Champions Cup, one of the premier events in professional disc golf! Join fans from across the country as the world’s top players compete at one of the world’s top ranked courses – New London Tech Disc Golf Course – from April 9–12.
Enjoy four days of exciting championship-level action in the heart of Virginia, surrounded by Bedford’s scenic views.
🎟️ Tickets are available now — don’t miss your chance to experience this elite tournament in person!

Music Bingo
2026-04-09 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 at Benjamin’s
2026-04-10 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
2026-04-10 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!

Gross’ Orchard Apple Blossom Festival
2026-04-11 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Apple Blossom Festival at Gross Orchard will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM in beautiful Apple Valley. Visitors can celebrate the beauty of spring while the orchards are in full bloom and enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities including food, wagon rides, live music, fried apples, pies, and a variety of vendors. Bring the whole family to experience the sights and flavors of the season at Gross Orchard.

Bedford Farmers Market
2026-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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.

Thrive Outside Festival
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:30 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Thrive Outside is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival hosted by Bedford County Parks & Recreation and the Bedford Area YMCA. Presented by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, Destination Bedford, and Centra Health, this exciting event celebrates all things outdoors and active living in our region.
This festival will be Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Falling Creek Park. Explore a wide variety of local vendors, outfitters, camps, clubs, farms, gyms, healthcare practitioners, and non-profits focused on adventure and recreation, agriculture and homesteading, and health and wellness.
Enjoy live music, competitions, food trucks, a beer garden, hands-on workshops and demonstrations, and plenty of kids’ activities, making it a perfect day for the whole family. Leashed dogs are welcome too!
Come connect face-to-face with the people and organizations that make outdoor experiences thrive in our area and learn about upcoming events and activities throughout the region.

Book Signing & Talk with James Siddons
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out to the Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library on April 11th from 1:00 to 3:00PM! Mr. Siddons will be discussing his book, including the historic Leftwich deed from 1602 – featured in his work – which will be on display during the presentation.
Following the talk, James Siddons will be available from 1:45 to 3:00PM to meet visitors and sign copies of his book (available in our gift shop for $35).
Location: 201 E. Main Street – 3rd Floor
Admission: $10 for adults (Kids attend free!)

Blossom to Bottle 3K & 5K
2026-04-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery & Johnson’s Orchard, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This is the 15th year for the Blossom to Bottle race! This event is a unique experience for all ages. There will be a 3K walk which is a little less than 2 miles and also a 5K race. The courses run through the orchards and are primarily off-road and rolling. Both are chip timed by Riverside Runners but only the 5K is awarded at the ceremony following the race.
Click here to register and for more information.

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2026-04-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake Discovery Center, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 21st annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month!

The Discovery Center
Single ticket: $10; Season ticket: $30 (includes parking)
Friends of SMLSP members: Single ticket: $8; Season ticket: $24 (includes parking)
Click here for more information on each months topic.

Naturalization Ceremony at Poplar Forest
2026-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming 30 new American citizens in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s 283rd birthday. Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar Forest.
