Named to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
Join a group of professors and students who are working in partnership with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to study the skies above the Blue Ridge Parkway. Learn about the importance of dark night skies, the role they play in forming rural identity, and the steps communities can take to preserve and protect them.
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...
Named to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
April 2–4 is blooming with charm, treasures, and just a little bit of Easter magic! Step into Woods Goods & Mercantile and wander through freshly stocked vendor booths bursting with vintage finds, garden-inspired décor, and one-of-a-kind pieces you didn’t know you needed! Last-minute Easter ideas? Shop sweet decor, thoughtful gifts, and table-ready treasures that will...
Named to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
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...
April 2–4 is blooming with charm, treasures, and just a little bit of Easter magic! Step into Woods Goods & Mercantile and wander through freshly stocked vendor booths bursting with vintage finds, garden-inspired décor, and one-of-a-kind pieces you didn’t know you needed! Last-minute Easter ideas? Shop sweet decor, thoughtful gifts, and table-ready treasures that will...
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
Named to honor the Center's primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours. Dr. Bower’s love for...
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
April 2–4 is blooming with charm, treasures, and just a little bit of Easter magic! Step into Woods Goods & Mercantile and wander through freshly stocked vendor booths bursting with vintage finds, garden-inspired décor, and one-of-a-kind pieces you didn’t know you needed! Last-minute Easter ideas? Shop sweet decor, thoughtful gifts, and table-ready treasures that will...
HumanKind Annual Easter Egg Hunt Date: Saturday, April 4, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Gross Orchard (Rain or Shine!) Hop on over for a fun-filled Easter celebration with activities for all ages! This year we will have a record breaking 20,000 easter eggs!! Easter Egg Hunt: Ages 0-4: 11:00 AM Ages 5+:12:00...
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
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!
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!
Bedford County, along with City of Lynchburg, are proud to host the Professional Disc Golf Association Champions Cup, one of the premier events in professional disc golf! Join fans from across the country as the world’s top players compete at one of the world’s top ranked courses - New London Tech Disc Golf Course -...
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...
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!
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.
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!
The Apple Blossom Festival at Gross Orchard will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM in beautiful Apple Valley. Visitors can celebrate the beauty of spring while the orchards are in full bloom and enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities including food, wagon rides, live music, fried apples,...
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.
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
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!
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!
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming 30 new American citizens in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s 283rd birthday. Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar Forest.
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm
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...
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...
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm
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!
Do you love yarn? Are you into crochet, knitting, spinning or weaving? This annual festival welcomes all fiber friends held in Bedford County. Enjoy a fantastic day of fun, fiber and friends! -Look for over 30 fiber-related vendors -Interactive fiber activities -Classes -Fiber animals -A beautiful day in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Join the Bedford Central Library for the 2nd Annual Welcome Spring Event! There will be a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the day, both inside the library and outside in the Wharton Gardens (weather permitting), including... A Drum Circle (10 AM to 11 AM in the Garden) Theatre Games with Storyteller and Actor Richie Cannaday...
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...
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm! Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more! Click here for tickets.
This free event will be held in the meadow just between Boyd’s Lake and the Cloverlea Farmhouse! Bring your kite and a picnic lunch and enjoy the beauty of Claytor! This is a Shine Only event. We will be sure to post updates if impending inclement weather cancels our plans. Kathy Graham will be sharing free children’s yoga for...
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!
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...
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...
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...
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm
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...
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm
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...
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...
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm
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!
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.
Come enjoy the annual running of the Osprey 10K Run/5K Run-Walk, which will highlight the wonderful attributes of the area as participants make their way along the beautiful roadways in Smith Mountain Lake State Park. The Osprey race is a USATF sanctioned event with all proceeds going to benefit programs at the park and fostering...
The National D-Day Memorial will be a hub of activity on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with free admission and events all day. First, it is the Memorial’s annual Family Day, where kids and adults together can get a glimpse of life at home and on the front lines during World War II. Family Day features...
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!
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm
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...
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!
Join Woods Goods & Mercantile for their Bloom & Gather Market, a garden-inspired shopping experience filled with fresh finds, thoughtful gifts, and beautiful moments to share.
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...
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free. Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm
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.
Get ready for some smoky competition at the 5th Annual BBQ Battle hosted by Portside Grill & Bar on May 2nd at 12:00 PM. This exciting event will feature delicious barbecue, a lively atmosphere, and live music by Tradition from 12–4 PM. Bring your friends and come hungry—then stick around to enjoy great tunes and...
Liberty High School Performing Arts will perform Little Shop of Horrors! The show will be held at Susie G Gibson Auditorium while Liberty’s new auditorium is still under construction. Tickets at the door or in advance by clicking here.
Join Woods Goods & Mercantile for their Bloom & Gather Market, a garden-inspired shopping experience filled with fresh finds, thoughtful gifts, and beautiful moments to share.
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!
Come to Mitchell's Point Marina to enjoy great live music and great food, all while supporting a great cause. Music is from 1-6. Click here to see who is playing!
Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
