Destination Bedford

Moneta Farmer's Market
2026-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition
2026-06-03 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-04 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-05 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-07 12:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Music Bingo at Beale's
2026-06-03 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!

Gross’ Orchard Wagon Rides
2026-06-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Gross Orchard this summer every Thursday, starting on June 4th for free wagon rides. Come explore the beauty and the history of this 5 generation orchard.
Tours will run from 10:45-11:30 and 11:45-12:30.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2026-06-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-06 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.

Live Music at Portside
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-05 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!

Music Bingo
2026-06-04 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!

Trivia at Beale's
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 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!

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-06-05 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-06 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!

Truck Pull at Wind Vineyards
2026-06-05 16:30 - 22:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
Enjoy the first Truck and Tractor Pull at Wind Vineyards SML! GATES open at 4:30pm with pulling starting at 7pm!

General Admission Tickets are $20 online in advance and $25 at the gate!
Save Money and Buy EARLY!
The event is rain or shine. Tickets are limited and non-refundable! Please no pets. Absolutely no outside drinks allowed! There will be a no re-entry policy for this event.

Click here for tickets.

Forest Friday Cheers
2026-06-05 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!

First Fridays at Falling Creek Park
2026-06-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The First Fridays concert series is back at Falling Creek Park, brought to you by Bedford County Parks & Recreation.
Come to the park for live music, kids activities and a food truck every first Friday of the month, May – October.
The music starts around 6:30 p.m.
Bring a chair or blanket. You can also bring your own food.
Admission is free!
Click here to see who is playing each month.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-06-05 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!

When We Went In: The D-Day Experience in Light and Sound
2026-06-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
It’s the immersive experience everyone is still talking about and asking to see again!
When We Went In, the National D-Day Memorial’s exclusive, nighttime masterpiece is back by popular demand with a new prelude to honor America’s 250th anniversary!
Created for the National D-Day Memorial by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology at Virginia Tech – When We Went In is an immersive nighttime presentation that transforms the Memorial’s grounds into a stunning, multi-media sensory experience. Using the Memorial itself as the dramatic backdrop for the narrative, this outdoor show retells the story of the Normandy invasion through first-hand accounts of the men and women who lived through June 6, 1944, with authentic film footage, archival photographs, and wartime illustrations. The soundscape – from the roar of aircraft and gunfire to moments of solemn silence – delivered in surround-sound makes viewers feel as if they are in the throes of the historical moment and the triumph of eventual victory. The combined light-and-sound storytelling approach creates a vivid re-enactment of D-Day’s pivotal events, aiming to educate and emotionally engage the audience with the experiences of those who were there.
The show’s title comes from the first line of “Omaha Beach,” a poem by World War II veteran Peter Thomas. Thomas’s poetic account of landing at Omaha Beach acts as a thread connecting the entire narrative experience. Throughout the presentation, the words of participants – drawn from letters, oral histories, and diaries – give voice to the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and nurses of D-Day. Grounded in these true stories and memories, rather than fictional dramatization, When We Went In is as close as it gets to having lived D-Day.
When We Went In exceeded attendance estimates during its first run in June 2024, as part of the Memorial’s 80th anniversary of D-Day commemoration events. The intimate, shared experience connected with a modern audience while conveying the hope and fear that young participants felt on D-Day.
Click here for more information.

Bedford Farmers Market
2026-06-06 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!

Forest Farmers Market
2026-06-06 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.

82nd Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration
2026-06-06 11:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
The 82nd Anniversary of D-Day will be observed in a special ceremony at 11am at the National D-Day Memorial.
Memorial hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on June 6 with free admission all day. Guided tours will begin at 1 p.m. Ceremony guests are encouraged to bring a chair. No coolers or food in the plaza. No pets (service dogs welcome). Visit dday.org for full event information and to view the live stream of the ceremony.
The keynote speaker will be Drew Dix, the first Special Forces Medal of Honor recipient. Throughout the day, guests can also experience living historians, book signings, special displays, and more.
The evening concludes with a musical performance by Letters from Home and a showing of When We Went In: The D-Day Experience in Light and Sound. This was created for the National D-Day Memorial by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology at Virginia Tech and is an immersive nighttime presentation that transforms the Memorial’s grounds into a stunning, multi-media sensory experience, bringing the story of D-Day to life.
Click here for more information.

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-06-06 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
2026-06-06 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.

The Deloreans 80s Band at Sims Farm
2026-06-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Sims Farm, 2220 Harvest Lane, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Get Ready to Rock the Farm
Dust off your denim, tease up that hair, and break out the neon — we’re throwing it all the way back to the 80s!
Sims Farm comes alive with the electrifying sounds of an incredible 80s band! From classic hits to unforgettable vibes, it’s going to be a night full of music, dancing, and good times under the open sky.
Live 80s Music Great Atmosphere Food & Drinks
Dancing All Night
Bring your friends, your lawn chairs, and your best retro style — this is one night you won’t want to miss!
June 6thGates open at 5 Show starts at 6:30
No Pets, No Coolers $20.00 Cash Only 5 & Under Free Beer Truck On-Site Bring your ID to enjoy Adult Beverages Food Vendors On-Site

D-Day Ceremony and Bell Ringing
2026-06-06 18:15 - 19:00 | Bedford County Courthouse, 123 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523
Join the Bedford Boys Tribute Center on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the 82nd D-Day Anniversary Ceremony, which is open to the public. The ceremony will take place from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in front of the Bedford Boys Memorial Stone on the west lawn of the County Courthouse.
East Main Street from North Bridge Street to South Street will be closed for pedestrian traffic only, and attendees are encouraged to bring comfortable lawn chairs.
The ceremony will honor the supreme sacrifices made by the Bedford Boys through the presentation of colors, the singing of the National Anthem, keynote speakers, and the presentation of an ivy wreath. At precisely 6:44 p.m., the courthouse bell will ring once for each Bedford Boy. Attend this special event to be part of history and remember that freedom is not free.
For more information, contact Ken Parker, Executive Director of the Bedford Boys Tribute Center, at 540-425-5598.
