Destination Bedford

Live Music at Portside
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-06-25 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
2026-06-25 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!

1776 The Musical
2026-06-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. View these events through the eyes of Ben (Franklin), Richard Henry (Lee), John (Adams) and Tom (Jefferson). Celebrate their contributions to our country’s history.
Bring a chair or blanket, a picnic dinner (no outside alcoholic beverages allowed. Wine, beer and cider will be available for sale on site), and friends and family for an evening of theatre under the stars. Rain date is June 28
$20.00/Adults (18+), $15/College and Youth (6-17), $5/under 6.
Click here for tickets.

Go Fish Fridays at Peaks of Otter
2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join a ranger on Fridays to learn about fishing and how to be a responsible angler. Learn knot tying, basic fish identification, and how to follow rules and regulations of fishing. You can then practice everything you learned and go fish!
Fishing supplies will be provided. You must have a valid NC or VA fishing license if you are 16 years old or older. Bring water, bug spray, and be prepared to spend some time in the outdoors.
Programs subject to cancelation due to weather and other unforsee circumstances.
This event is free to attend.

The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition
2026-06-26 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-27 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.

Doc McCabe Bluegrass Festival at Sedalia Center
2026-06-26 13:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-27 13:00 - 22:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
30 years of Bluegrass in Sedalia! Come celebrate June 25-27, 2026 at the Sedalia Center .
Announcing the 30th annual Doc McCabe Bluegrass Festival Lineup:
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
Lonesome River Band
Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys
Kenny and Amanda Smith
Jeff LIttle Trio
Valerie Smith Music & Liberty Pike
New Standard
Boys From Virginia
Guitar Workshop with Kenny Smith
& More to be announced!

Jam Tent in the campground – bring your instruments!
Bring the whole family!- Dogs allowed on leash in the campground, not in the festival area.
Local food and great beverages available on site.
Rain or shine event under a large covered pavilion area.
Bring a cozy chair and stay all day!
Tickets and Camping on sale now – sedaliacenter.org/doc-mccabe-bluegrass-festival
Kids 12 & under are free!
Tickets are available at the Bedford Area Welcome Center, cash or check only.

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-06-26 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-27 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!

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2026-06-26 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-28 13:00 - 16:00 | 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 Benjamin’s
2026-06-26 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.

Forest Friday Cheers
2026-06-26 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 @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-06-26 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!

Bedford Farmers Market
2026-06-27 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
2026-06-27 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.

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-06-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-28 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
2026-06-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-28 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.

Light up the Lawn
2026-06-27 17:00 - 22:00 | Ivy Hill Golf Club, 1148 Ivy Hill Drive, Forest, Virginia, 24551
Light Up the Lawn is back at Ivy Hill Golf Club on Saturday, June 27!
Join us for one of our favorite nights of the year with live music from The Embers, food trucks, bouncy houses, drinks, fireworks, and a full evening out on the lawn.
This event has grown every year and has become a special summer tradition for Ivy Hill, our members, and the community. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, come early, grab some food, and enjoy the night with family and friends.
The event starts at 5 PM and fireworks will begin at 9:30 PM, weather permitting.
Admission is free.
Food, drinks, alcohol, and event merchandise will be available for purchase.

Murder Mystery at the Bedford Moose Lodge
2026-06-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Jump into Mystery for an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. You will laugh, talk, eat, drink, and meet new friends. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. Tickets are 50 per person and include heavy hors d’oeuvres. There will be a cash bar set up by The Bedford Moose Lodge. This is an adults only event, character roles will be given upon entry to the event, and each person attending will need to purchase a ticket. This event is open to the public and is a fundraiser for the lodge. Tickets can be purchased at The Bedford Moose Lodge or from a member of the lodge. All participants are asked to please arrive and check in between 5:30pm and 5:45pm, as the event will start promptly at 6pm. Wear your best prom attire from any era and join us for an evening of fun!

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2026-06-28 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!

Wander & Awe Foraging Clinic
2026-06-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Bedford County Parks and Recreation, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide while you explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors!
Wander: They will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season!
Awe: You will cover different resources, tools, ways to ID, look-alikes, various uses, history, and traditional practices regarding the plants & fungi. Plan on learning 10-15 different plants/Fungi each session.
Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome! You will be typically hiking less than 1 mile each session unless otherwise noted in the event discussion.
Meetings will be the LAST Tuesday of each month, Mar-Oct Sessions start at 6:30pm.
Sometimes the locations will change, click here for any updates.
