Destination Bedford

Bedford Cycle & Give
2026-02-15 13:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | New London Tech Trails, 1257 Meade Rd., Forest, VA, 24551
Welcome to Race Three of the Bedford Cycle & Give — the final round of our three-race series celebrating community, cycling, and giving back to the places that make riding awesome.
The finale, the Bedford Trailbuilder Bash, takes place Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM at New London Tech Trails.
Reg Link: https://www.bikereg.com/bedford-cycle–give-bedford…
This race supports something every rider benefits from: trail maintenance and the construction of a new bridge at Falling Creek Park. These are the trails we all ride, love, and rely on — so chip in what you can.
Race Format:
The Trailbuilder Bash uses the same handicap-style 1-hour challenge as the first two races:
Complete as many laps as possible in 60 minutes
Finish a lap before the 60-minute mark? You may go out for another
Ties are settled by whichever rider finishes their final lap first
Expect a spirited finale to the series and a chance to give back to the trails that make it all possible
Entry Requirement: Give What You Can
There is no set registration fee for this event.
Instead, riders are encouraged to donate whatever amount they can spare toward:
Ongoing trail maintenance
Materials and labor for a new bridge
Supporting the volunteers who keep Falling Creek Park ride-ready
Every dollar stays local and goes directly back into improving the trails we love!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-02-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-01 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!

33rd Annual YMCA Pot of Gold
2026-02-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday, February 14th, 7-11PM, enjoy an evening at the Bedford Area Family YMCA’s Pot of Gold fundraiser! Enjoy an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music by Rewind, and exciting activities including a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, cash drawings, and a grand Pot of Gold prize. Tickets are $150 (admits two) and are available at the Bedford YMCA, with board members and directors. Don’t miss this red-carpet event supporting a great cause!

Live Music at Drifter's
2026-02-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-08 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-07 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-01 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-31 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-25 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.

Valentine's Day Market
2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Recreation Center, 1088 Rustic Village Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Spend the morning of Valentine’s Day shopping at the Forest Farmers Market! Find the perfect gift or yummy treat for your loved ones!
***This market will be at the Forest Recreation Center.

Woodworking Workshop
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest has been meticulously restored back to its Jefferson-era appearance after 40 years of dedicated work by the Poplar Forest Restoration Department. Using tools available to Jefferson’s free and enslaved workman, our skilled craftsmen have restored all the elements of the house so what you see today, is what Jefferson would have seen once the house was completed.
Now you can learn all about the process of historic woodworking directly from the craftsmen themselves. Join Austin Englund, Restoration Supervisor for this course in woodworking. Tour the Poplar Forest workshop, learn about the tools we used to restore the house, and prepare yourself for your own woodworking projects.
Session 1 on February 14th, attendees can learn the art of historic woodworking. The introduction class is a learning session to prepare you for the second class held on March 14th where you will use the tools and make your own souvenir photo frame. Tickets for the introduction class are $100 and include a discount code for the 2nd hands-on session, a guest pass to return to Poplar Forest and tour Jefferson’s retreat home, and a unique opportunity to use Poplar Forest’s tools yourself.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-02-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-30 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!

Music Bingo
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-29 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 @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-25 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!

Galentine’s Brunch & Music Bingo
2026-02-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Be Mine(s) Galentine’s Brunch & Music Bingo
Grab your besties and get ready for the ultimate Galentine’s Day celebration!
Join Apocalypse Ale Works for a flirty, fun-filled Brunch & Music Bingo party packed with good vibes, great music, and even better company. Whether you’re single, taken, or just here for the brunch—this one’s for the gals
Sunday, February 8th
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Brunch 12-2 PM
Music Bingo 2 PM
Apocalypse Ale Works
What to expect:
Brunch specials & craft beer, wine, & seltzers
Music Bingo with prizes
Fun, flirty Galentine’s energy
Insta-worthy moments with your crew
Wear pink, red, or whatever makes you feel cute and confident. Come for brunch, stay for bingo, and celebrate love, friendship, and all things Galentine’s
Tag your brunch squad and make it a date

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2026-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Smith Mountain Lake Discovery Center, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 21st annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month!

The Discovery Center
Single ticket: $10; Season ticket: $30 (includes parking)
Friends of SMLSP members: Single ticket: $8; Season ticket: $24 (includes parking)
Click here for more information on each months topic.

Concert at the Bower Center
2026-02-07 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 NiteKap play live! $20 in advance/$25 at the door.
Click here to purchase tickets and for more information on the band!

CAB Kids at the Bower Center
2026-02-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Step right up! CAB Kids kicks off with a whirlwind of fun as Geoffrey Marsh brings his lively circus and juggling show to the stage. Expect big laughs, jaw-dropping skills, and lots of audience interaction. After the show, kids will roll up their sleeves for a hands-on circus workshop, where they’ll try their hand at juggling and learn a few circus tricks of their own.
Registration is not required, but appreciated for planning purposes. Click here to register.
Creative Arts for Bower Kids, CAB Kids, is a program that invites youth and families to explore creativity together through free art activities, Family Art Days, and community events in a fun, inclusive space.
This performance is supported by a Virginia Touring Grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

Galentine's at J Bohn Bishop Mercantile
2026-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | J Bohn Bishop Mercantile, 16483 Moneta Rd. Suite L,, Moneta
Enjoy the 5th annual Galentine’s event at J Bohn Bishop Mercantile!
Twelve local small businesses will be on site to celebrate with a thoughtfully curated mix of beauty, handcrafted goods and sweet indulgences that every girl will love!
The best part? It’s all under one roof AND inside so no braving the cold that February may bring!

ValGalPal-entine's Day at Fables and Feathers
2026-02-01 13:00 - 17:00 | fables and feathers
Bring out your favorite person for an afternoon of togetherness! Each of you will get your drink of choice, a ceramic wine goblet to glaze with guidance from Olivia of Fletcher Fields Ceramics, and sweet treats to share from Mrz Sweet Cakez. One ticket is for two people
Click here to get more info and tickets.
