Bedford Hike for Hope
2024-05-05 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bedford Hike for Hope provides an opportunity to enjoy our natural surroundings and acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. We hope you will join us in the beautiful setting of Falling Creek Park for this hope-filled event.
Click here to register.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2024-05-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Farmer’s Market, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
The Moneta Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays 3 to 6pm next to the Moneta Library. The market is producer only – fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs (duck and chicken), bread, jams, jellies, and more!
Also features local artisans.

Music Bingo Night at Beale's
2024-05-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s Brewery for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome!

Bower Center Exhibit
2024-05-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-21 11:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

Forest Farmer's Market
2024-05-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning 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!

Emerson Creek Pottery Spring Market & Pottery Outlet Sale
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Emerson Creek Pottery, 1068 Pottery Ln.
This Emerson Creek event will be a great way to support local vendors and shop for unique items and gifts for friends, family, and yourself.
Make plans to spend the day with us in the beautiful countryside of Bedford!

May Faire: Vintage Artisan Market at Harvest Moon Marketplace
2024-05-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Wine, Flowers, delicious food, Mead & Wine tastings, baked goods, lots of great vendors, LIVE music, ice cream bar, fantastic Tavern, and so much more!
This will be a fantastic event on Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend!

Arts & Draft Festival
2024-05-11 11:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come do some Mothers Day shopping from local craft vendors and artisans, enjoy regionally sourced craft beverages, local musicians, food, kid’s activities, crafts, and demonstrations involving wood working, blacksmithing, pottery, weaving, and more! Co-sponsored by the Bedford Women’s Club and Bedford Outdoor Adventures!
Mothers Day Market – Local Artists – Inflatables + Foam Party
Local Food Trucks – Regional Ales – Kid’s Activities + Crafts
Local Musicians – Demonstrations – Workshops & More!
The market will include items like pottery, jewelry, honey, clothing, art prints, baby/kid toys and clothes, candles, soap, dolls, bags, wreaths, stickers, pins, and much more; all handmade by local crafters!
Free Admission!

Live Music at Beale's Beer: Haze & Dacey
2024-05-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out and enjoy Haze & Dacey, an Indie Folk duo delighting audiences with great original songs and off-the-beaten-track covers.
Expect folk songs, upbeat acoustic rock, rollicking alt-country…but mostly, expect the unexpected!

Von Darty Band at Glenwood Center
2024-05-11 19:00 - 22:00 | The Glenwood Center, 2074 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come enjoy some great music as we play some of your favorite music from today’s hits to the classics! You don’t want to miss out!

Bedford Community Orchestra Spring Concert
2024-05-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy the sounds of a live orchestra concert with the Bedford Community Orchestra’s “View from Space” featuring music from Star Trek, Star Wars, Clair de Lune, Moon River, Glenn Miller’s Moonlight Serenade, music from Apollo 13 and more!!!
Suggested Donation $15/person

Mother's Day at Fables & Feathers Winery
2024-05-12 11:00 - 18:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
We love our moms! Come out and celebrate how awesome the moms in your life are with us this Mother’s Day!
Fantastically delicious tacos, nachos, & more from El Gordo’s Kitchen 12-5 will make her swoon.
Music by Chris Hammock from 2-5 will keep her smiling and relaxed.
And earn extra goodwill by plying her with truffles, wine slushies, and mimosas!

Moms and Makers at Beale's
2024-05-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate the moms in your life at Beale’s this Mother’s Day!
The day will be complete with live music and your company!

Mother's Day at the Meadery
2024-05-12 13:00 - 18:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Shop jewelry, get a message, take a yoga class, enjoy a glass of wine or mead and just relax while looking at the gorgeous mountains!
Click here for more information.

TRIBE: Survival 101 - Fire
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This is a FREE family friendly skill clinic to learn outdoor skills regarding FIRE!
All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate! Smores 101!
Whether you are a casual hiker, weekend warrior, or serious outdoorsmen, live in the country or the city, these soft and hard skills are universal to survive and thrive in any given scenario, whether it be just daily living, recreational camping, or wilderness survival.
We will meet at the Falling Creek Bike Park in Bedford. Enter Falling Creek park across from the sheriffs office, at the roundabout take a left and at the end of the road is the bike park in a gravel parking lot. You will see a shelter and our fire ring will be just past it.
The session will start at 6:00pm, feel free to come early and eat dinner and explore the park beforehand.
Some of the topics we will cover:
Fire Safety
Fuel Sources
Fire Foundations
Site Location
Warmth vs. Cooking
Starting Methods
Primitive Fire Methods
Fire for Signaling
Smores!
We will provide some handouts with helpful information as well.
This session is led by Lee Wittekind, Bedford Co. Parks and Rec’s Outdoor Event and Outreach Coordinator.

Armed Forces Appreciation Day ~ Family Fishing
2024-05-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This event is aimed to give our service members, veterans, and their families a great day outdoors together!
Come fishing with Project Healing Waters and Taletellers Fly Shop at The Peaks Of Otter, have a picnic, go on a family hike, and enjoy some wholesome fellowship!
Fishing starts at 8am but feel free to come anytime from 8am-3pm.
Fly fishing and regular fishing are both encouraged.
There will be limited assistance for those who want to learn to fly fish or better their skills.
The lake is handicap assessible and fishing is open to the public (fishing license is required if over 18).
We will have 30+ poles and gear for kids to fish if they need them.
There will be an optional catered lunch (ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ BUFFET) which must be purchased on site.
Door prizes for some sweet outdoor gear from Pro’s Choice Sporting Goods!
Please register using this link: https://www.runreg.com/armed-forces-family-fishing
This is for heat count purposes so we can plan for how much supplies we need.

Montvale Farmers Market
2024-05-18 08:30 - 14:00 | Montvale Farmers Market, 11555 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale, VA, 24122
The Montvale Farmers Market hosts farmers, artisans and crafters the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

BVA Mercantile 5 Year Anniversary
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | BVA Mercantile, 206 W Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come join us as we celebrate 5 years in business!!!
There will be yummy treats, giveaways, and amazing deals!
This is a BIG deal that we’ve made it to 5 years so we will be celebrating in a BIG way!
We hope you will join us!

National Kids to Parks Day
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come participate in some exciting programs that connect kids with the outdoors!
“Follow the Tracks” (11 a.m. to Noon) – Ever wonder what made those footprints you see when hiking a trail? Join us to explore animal signs of all kinds.
“Critter Wagon” and tracking games (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) – Test out your knowledge on animal tracks while playing an exciting game. Join us on a hay wagon ride and discover some of the mammals that call our park home.
All programs are free. Regular parking fees still apply. For more information call the park office or click HERE.
