Destination Bedford

Little Town Players “The Color Purple"
2025-05-11 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-10 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Little Town Players has been performing live community theatre in Bedford for more than 45 years!
Don’t miss their latest musical “The Color Purple.”
Performances are May 9, 10, 16 & 17 at 7:30pm
Sunday matinees – May 11 & May 18 at 2:00pm
Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Special Note: Because the theatre is a historical site, restrooms are not in the same building. Restrooms are available just across the way in the Elks Home Main Building.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2025-05-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-04 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
2025-05-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-10 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 each week.

Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Mother's Day at Fables & Feathers
2025-05-11 11:00 - 18:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come celebrate how awesome the moms in your life are with at Fables & Feather Winery this Mother’s Day! Fill up on fantastically delicious tacos, nachos, & more from El Gordo’s Kitchen 12-5. Enjoy music by the lovely mother/daughter duo Carolan & Beahlen from 2-5 and spoil Mom with some bling-permanent jewelry by The Honey Spark is here from 1-5.
Plus our most popular gift is back. Give Mom some extra snuggles this year- from a baby goat! They’ll be here from 1-4, sign up in advance for a 20 minute goat snuggle session for $15/person, $50 for four spots, or grab all six spots for $80 by following the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C094AAEAF2BA6FBC61…

Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire
2025-05-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Familt YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrate the magic of May at the Bedford YMCA’s inaugural May & FaeFaire! This exciting event features music, vendors, demonstrations, games, and dancing.
Event Details:

Tickets:

Adults (18+): $16
Children (6-17 years): $8
Kids 5 and under: FREE
Free limited on site parking

Bonus: It’s also Mother’s Day weekend, so treat your mom like the queen she is and come celebrate together!

Click here for more information.

BCO Spring Concert
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy the sounds of a live orchestral concert with the Bedford Community Orchestra!
Suggested Donation $15/adults | $10/students
www.BedfordCommOrch.org

Live Music at New London Ruritan Club
2025-05-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-03 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.

Dale’s Diner Cruise In
2025-05-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Dale’s Diner
This event is every second Saturday April through October from 4-8pm.
Come see awesome local cars at this Cruise In! Also stop inside and eat some great food at Dale’s Diner!

Summer Speaking Event
2025-05-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Summer Speaking Event – About the 1st Speaker Todd Marcum
Todd Marcum will be the first speaker of our Summer Speaking Event this year. Mr. Marcum will be here Saturday, May 10th from 3:00 to 4:15pm. He will be giving a 45 minute presentation with PowerPoint that discusses the fascinating stories of baseball cards and their connection to the war effort and society. After the presentation he will be answering any questions you might have as well as selling some of his book, “Baseball Cards At The Edge of War” which is a book that explores the unique intersection of America’s pastime and the global events of the World War era.
Mr. Marcum lives in Roanoke, Virginia and works as a marketing consultant and creator. He grew up in Wayne County, West Virginia. His first novel published was “Way Out Wayne”.
Tickets are $10 for adults and kids are free. You can purchase your tickets ahead of time by using the following link or the QR Code attached to this post: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6WR465UDNZ74G . Also if it is more convenient you can call and purchase tickets via a debit/credit card over the phone, or purchase tickets at the door the day of. Please come out and support the museum and hear this interesting presentation by Todd Marcum.

Maker’s Market at Beale’s
2025-05-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy a fantastic Local Makers Market at Beale’s Brewery! Bring your mom out for a day filled with creativity, community, and craft!
Explore a variety of unique handmade goods from talented local artisans, enjoy delicious brews, and find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day or simply treat yourself!
Whether you’re looking for one-of-a-kind jewelry, artisanal foods, or beautiful home décor, you’re sure to find something special.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support local makers while enjoying a great atmosphere at the brewery.

Arts & Drafts Festival
2025-05-10 11:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Falling Creek Park May 10th for the 2nd Annual Arts & Drafts Festival! This is a family friendly event where you can 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 much more!

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-05-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Beginning on May 6, the Bower Center for the Arts will host a dual exhibit in their galleries.
The Braaten Gallery will feature the works of Kaye Lipscomb in her exhibit titled “Inside/Out.” Lipscomb was awarded Best in Show in our National Juried Paper Arts Exhibition in 2022.
In the Terrace Gallery, they will have the exhibit “Limited Edition.” These works were completed by artists who are members of the Bower Center family. This includes studio artists, staff members, Bower Center instructors, board members, and committee members .

A reception for these exhibits will be held on Friday, June 13 at 5:00pm. It is open to the public. As always, admission to the galleries are free!

Mother's Day Tea
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Central Library, 321 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join Bedford County Parks and Recreation for a Mother’s Day Tea.
Etiquette Workshop with Lyncburg School of Etiquette
Tea, Punch, Light Refreshments | Take-Home Craft
Registration is required. Call (540) 586-7682 to register. $10.00 per person

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-05-10 09:00 - 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!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2025-05-09 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!

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-05-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works!
Kick back, relax, and enjoy a FREE family-friendly evening of live music, food, and fun every Friday!
**Time:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Location:** Apocalypse Ale Works
Expect:
– **Live Music:** Click here to see who is playing each week!
– **Bounce Zones:** Fun for the little ones with bouncy castles and kid-friendly activities.
– **Beer & Refreshments:** Grab a cold one from Apocalypse Ale Works and enjoy their fantastic selection of local brews.
– **Food by Bunker 42: Delicious eats to fuel your evening of fun and music.
**All Ages Welcome** – Bring the whole family out for a night of great music, tasty food, and unforgettable memories.
Let’s make this Friday a night to remember! See you at Apocalypse Ale Works!

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Seussical the Musical
2025-05-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minuteman Drive, Bedford , VA, 24523, United States
Come see Seussical the Musical, based on the works of Dr. Seuss, presented by Liberty High School Performing Arts!
Click here for tickets and more information.

Live Music at Portside
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | 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!

Mint Juleps, Murder & Mayhem at Fables & Feathers
2025-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Join Jump into Mystery on Saturday 5/3/25 at 6pm for a Kentucky Derby themed murder mystery. This will be an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. You will laugh, talk, eat, and drink. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. Early bird tickets will be $30 per person through 3/9/25 and will then be $35 per person. Wine, beer, pizza, and flatbreads will be available for purchase throughout the event, but are not included in the ticket. 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 6pm until 9pm. This event will be held upstairs in the private event space and is accessed by stairs only. All participants are asked to please arrive and check in between 5:30 and 5:45pm to purchase drinks and food. Wear your best Kentucky Derby attire and join us!
