Bedford Farmers Market
2026-05-23 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-05-23 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.

America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit
2026-05-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Library, 13641 Moneta Rd
America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit in the MOarts Gallery and Display Case
250 years ago, the founding fathers of the United States of America met in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence beginning the American Nation as we know it. Come to the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library to view our history as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through a photo exhibit of historical documents and portraits related to the American Revolution and a display case of Revolutionary items that have been in use since that time.
The photos featured in this exhibit are curated from the Library of Congress and the Library of Virginia.
The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours, April 1, 2026, through May 30, 2026.

The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition
2026-05-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-27 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-28 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-29 13:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-05-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-24 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
2026-05-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-24 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.

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-05-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-24 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-29 16:30 - 19:30 | 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 at Portside
2026-05-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 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!

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2026-05-24 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!

Memorial Day at the D-Day Memorial
2026-05-25 11:00 - 13:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Join the National D-Day Memorial for their annual Memorial Day ceremony, paying tribute to the fallen men and women who gave their lives in service to our Nation.
This meaningful ceremony will feature guest speaker Ami Waldon.
Ami Waldron, a native of Roanoke, Virginia, has lived in Bedford County for the last 21 years. Waldron’s greatest joys are her four children and eight grandchildren. Military service is a significant part of her family’s story spanning across many generations, including a grandfather and many uncles who served in WWII. Waldron’s late stepfather was a Vietnam veteran. Her youngest son, Codey Donahue, an airborne infantryman in the 82nd Airborne, passed away in November 2022. In 2025, Waldron was elected Vice President of Mothers of Veteran Suicide and in April 2026, she became Board President of the organization.
Mothers of Veteran Suicide (MOVS) was founded to serve the mothers and families left behind after the loss of a military service member or veteran to suicide. MOVS mission is to provide hope, healing, and support.
Please bring your own chair. No food in plaza. No pets (service animals welcome).
Free admission until noon. Guided tours begin at 1PM.
Click here for more information.

Wander & Awe Foraging Clinic
2026-05-26 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.

Moneta Farmer's Market
2026-05-27 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Music Bingo at Beale's
2026-05-27 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!

Moneta Job Fair
2026-05-28 10:00 - 13:30 | Staunton River High School, 1095 Golden Eagle Dr., Moneta
Join Bedford County Economic Development for the Moneta Job Fair on May 28 at Staunton River High School in the cafeteria!
This free event is open to both job seekers and businesses, making it a great opportunity to connect, explore career options, and grow our local workforce. A variety of employers will be in attendance, with some offering on-site interviews—so come prepared and ready to make a great impression.

If your company is hiring or looking to connect with local talent, please register to be apart of the event.
Businesses Register Here: https://forms.gle/VGHuxsjV1TZYU9P18
Food will be available for purchase from A Heavenly Sandwich for attendees. Spinosa Coffee Company will also be in attendance.

Music Bingo
2026-05-28 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
2026-05-28 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!
