Destination Bedford

Trivia at Beale's
2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s in downtown Bedford for trivia! Enjoy great food, beverages and a chance to show off your knowledge!
1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners take home Beale’s gift certificates!

Music Bingo
2026-07-23 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 at Portside
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | 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!

The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition
2026-07-23 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-22 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000.
The National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, Virginia. The traveling exhibition, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California, U.S.A., explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history.
Gallery admission is free.

Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild show
2026-07-23 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-20 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This free event showcases Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild members’ quilts with entries from modern art pieces to wearable quilts to large bed quilts. Winners in each category, as well as Best in Show, are decided by Viewer’s Choice. The show is open during usual library hours, MWF 9-6, TTh 9-8, and Saturday 10-6.

Music Bingo at Beale's
2026-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s in downtown Bedford for music bingo! Enjoy great food, beverages and a chance to show off your knowledge!
1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners take home Beale’s gift certificates!

Moneta Farmer's Market
2026-07-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Moneta Farmer’s Market, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
The Moneta Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays 9am to 12pm next to the Moneta Library. The market is producer only – fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs (duck and chicken), bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans.

Live Music at Drifter's
2026-07-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-18 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.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2026-07-19 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!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-07-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-18 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!

Concert at the Bower Center
2026-07-18 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 Virginia Hollow live!
$20 in advance/$25 at the door.
Click here to purchase tickets and for more information on the band!

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2026-07-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Murder Mystery at Ramulose Ridge Vineyards
2026-07-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Ramulose Ridge Vineyards, 3061 Hendricks Store Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Join Jump into Mystery on Saturday 7/18/26 at 3pm for a pirate themed whodunnit at Ramulose Ridge Vineyards in Moneta, VA. This will be an interactive murder mystery event, where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. The theme of this murder mystery is: Murder on the High Seas.
You will laugh, talk, and drink. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. Tickets are available at the early bird price of 30 per person through 5/24/26 and will then be 35 per person. Tickets do not include food or alcohol. Ramulose Ridge Vineyards will have locally sourced pizza, charcuterie and wine for sale.
You are welcome to bring your own food into the venue. This event will be indoors, in the tasting room. Everyone will get their character role at the event. Everyone in your group will need a separate ticket to attend and tickets are non-refundable. This is an adults only event and will last from 3pm until 6pm. Please arrive between 2:30pm and 2:45pm to check in and grab a beverage, as the game will start at 3pm.
Click here for tickets.

Lakeside Local
2026-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Halesford Center, 16483 Moneta Rd., Moneta, United States
Boutique-style farmers market experience celebrating retail, art, and wellness at the heart of SML! A destination for both locals and visitors, offering a thoughtfully curated mix of vibrant local talent and a meaningful space for connection and gathering!

Forest Farmers Market
2026-07-18 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.

Bedford Farmers Market
2026-07-18 08:00 - 12:00 | 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. The market is open Every Saturday!
Click here to see which vendors will be on site each week!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-07-17 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!

Live Music at SML State Park
2026-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
The Judds Music in the Park Summer Concert Series returns this summer at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion!

2026 Concert Schedule:
June 19 — Big Matt and the time machine
July 17 — SML Boomer Band
Aug. 21 — Ricky Ellis Common Ground Bluegrass Band & The Old Dominion Cloggers

7–9 p.m.
Beach Pavilion at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
$10 per person (includes parking)
Children 12 and under free
Hosted by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Supporting programs and improvements at the park

Bring a lawn chair, bring the family, and enjoy Friday nights at the park with local music, good company, and lovely lake views. Hot dogs, snacks, drinks, and ice cream will be available for purchase.

Forest Friday Cheers
2026-07-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
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!

Live Music at Benjamin’s
2026-07-17 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.
