Bedford Awakening
2019-09-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 West Main St., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
RICK ASTLE, Evangelist will lead four nights; the theme will be New Life Spiritual Awakening.
For more information: https://www.bedfordpresbyva.org/175th-celebration.html
FREE ADMISSION

Bedford Farmer's Market
2019-09-13 08:00 - 13:00, 2019-09-20 08:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This Farmers Market is managed by Farmers, that provides: Viable economic outlets for Bedford County farmers, food producers, artists and craftsmen. Local access to farm fresh products. Come enjoy a fun time and healthy eating!

Ballroom Dancing
2019-09-13 19:00 - 22:30 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Each month is a unique Ballroom dance lesson with dress theme. Lessons start with the basics for beginners and end with a few challenging steps for the seasoned dancers.

Music starts at 7PM with a lesson 7:30-8:30 & dancing 8:30-10:30
$12 per person ($10 for USA Dance members or $5 for students with ID)
Sponsored by USA Dance www.usadance6042.org

The Savannah Sipping Society
2019-09-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-09-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Tickets

Forest Farmers Market
2019-09-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Olde Liberty Fiber Festival
2019-09-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Breakfast Lions Club Field, 1577 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Stay tuned for more information…

Touch-A-Truck
2019-09-14 10:00 - 15:00
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Central Virginia Home Builders Association Presents
Touch-A-Truck Lynchburg 2019!!!
Saturday September 14th 10am-3pm – Sims Farm on 460 W
Family Friendly – Charitable Event supporting Local Charities
Entry Donation of $5 per person (under 2 free)
2019’s Local Children’s Charity Recipients are:
The Clair Parker Foundation
Lynchburg Area Boys & Girls Club
* please see our posts for more information *

Ricky & the Banjo Mites
2019-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come have a “bluegrass experience” with the Ricky & the Banjo Mites at the Beale’s Brewery in Bedford VA. Great food, great beer, and we promise you some great music!

Saturday evenings at the Peaks
2019-09-14 18:30 - 21:30, 2019-09-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Acoustic music and entertainment from this award winning duo, Route 2. Fiddle and guitar. Celtic, Appalachian Old-time, Blues, original Americana and even some Nederlandse muziek.

Arts & More Auction
2019-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Roanoke-Skyline-Night-2016
The Bedford Community Christmas Station presents our 4th annual fundraising Arts & More Auction on Saturday, Sept. 14 2019 from 7pm-10pm at English Meadows Elks Home Campus, 931 Ashland Ave. Bedford. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Tickets are $15 in advance & $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at BCCS on Tuesdays & Wednesdays between 10am-4pm and 1st Saturday’s of July, Aug. & Sept. between 9am-1pm. 510 Blue Ridge Ave. in Bedford or at the Bedford Welcome Center, open daily. This event consists of a live auction, silent auction, door prizes & raffle. We offer a wide variety in style & price points of local art, goods and services. 100% of the proceeds will be used for our 2019 Christmas Selection eXpress program which serves screened low-income Bedford County families with children, senior citizens and disabled adults with a fun Christmas shopping spree at BCCS where they select new merchandise for themselves & their families in a fun & dignified atmosphere.

Long Strange Night on the Mountain III
2019-09-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 1218 Elmos Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
What started as the winery’s 21st birthday party in 2017 continues on, and is now an annual trip into a Long Strange Night. Join us jammin’ to some funky beats at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Spend the night, ’cause DUI’s are expensive.
Food,Craft Vendors and of course, lots of Wine!
Gates open at 5:30pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.
Bring your own blankets, chairs, or even couches! What ever you want to sit on for the show. Grab a camping ticket while they last and stay the night with us.
GA Tickets Advanced $10 At the Gate $12
Primitive Camping Space Advanced $10 At the Gate $12
Primitive RV or Camper Space Advanced $30 At the Gate $40
Kids are welcome! Ages 10 and up requires GA ticket
**Ages 9 and Under Free**
Rain or Shine Event.
No outside alcohol please, per ABC regulations.

U.S. Air Force 72nd Birthday
2019-09-18 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
In honor of the U.S. Air Force’s birthday, all active duty or veteran Air Force members receive free admission to the Memorial.

Open Mic!
2019-09-19 19:00 - 21:00
Open Mic in the beautiful Braaten Gallery of the Bower Center in Bedford, every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 7-9 pm.

Wild Goose Imaginarium
2019-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Wild Goose Imaginarium at Centerfest will be a place for people and organizations creating a generous spirit in the community through works of the imagination that connect, communicate, unify, spur dialogue, create empathy, generate energy, and foster change and growth.

CENTERFEST
2019-09-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Bedford
Centerfest is one of the largest community festivals in the Mid-Atlantic featuring Crafters from across the country, live music, non profits & Businesses.
There’s a fun twist that will be happening on the main stage during Centerfest this year! Not only will L&H Acoustic and Rare Form be performing, they will also have the FINAL BATTLE of the summer concert series, Battle of the Bands, played during this time! FREE ADMISSION!

Fall Festival Opening Weekend
2019-09-21 10:00 - 19:00, 2019-09-22 11:00 - 19:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Join us for our 16th Annual Fall Festival, Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Special $10 admission on Opening Weekend! Layman Family Farm will open for the 2019 Fall Season on Saturday, September 21st and continue every Sat 10am-7pm and Sun 11pm-7pm through November 12th. Enjoy our beautiful countryside with a 360° view of the Blue Ridge Mountains while making memories with your family and friends! Our general admission includes the 8-acre SUPER HERO corn maze, hayride around the farm to the pumpkin patch, the areas ONLY Jumping Pillow, Farm animals, 30 foot underground tunnel slide, plus many more fun activities on the farm! Our signature pulled-pork BBQ, Angus Beef burgers, Corn dogs, kettle corn, fresh squeezed lemonade and apple-cider slushies! Our Country Store is loaded with delicious salsas, jams, jellies & preserves, hot sauces, salad dressings, homemade Fudge, plus many other items and farm souvenir’s.

POW MIA Ceremony
2019-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
In this moving ceremony, the National D-Day Memorial pays special tribute to those who are Missing in Action or who endured a Prisoner of War experience.
The highlight of 2019’s ceremony will be a variety of speakers who will read the names of over 200 Virginians who are still listed as Missing in Action from the Korea and Vietnam War.
The event will also include a special Missing Man ceremony presented by Rolling Thunder Chapter 4 from Lynchburg, wreath laying, and music by Rick Dellinger.
ADMISSION IS FREE UNTIL NOON.
Guests are asked to bring their own chairs.
No coolers or pets, except for service animals.
For more information, call (800) 351-DDAY.

Oktoberfest Celebration
2019-09-21 12:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this annual Oktoberfest celebration! They will have live music, AMAZING food specials from the Pit Master and a limited amount of Oktoberfest cans for sale. You won’t wanna miss it.

Dana & Susan Robinson in Concert
2019-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Relaxing
Dana & Susan Robinson – Folk~Americana~Old-Timey
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 pm, as they host in concert, Dana and Susan Robinson. The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, with a ticket price of $15.00 per person; collected at the door or purchased in advance through: http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/ Seating is limited. For more information, call: 540-586-8911, or visit: www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org Join us and bring a friend or two! To receives notifications or upcoming shows, please join our email list, accessible through our web site. Help us building our mailing list by forwarding this to your friends.

Miss Bedford County Fair Pageant
2019-09-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Farm Experiences
Mark your calendars, the 2019 Miss Bedford County Fair Pageant is scheduled for Sunday September 22nd at Liberty High School!
Awarding 7 titles in the following age divisions:
Baby Miss – 0-23 months
Wee Miss – 2-3 years
Tiny Miss – 4-6 years
Little Miss – 7-9 years
Pre-Teen Miss – 10-12 years
Teen Miss – 13-16 years
Miss – 17-22 years
Join us for a fun pageant centered on developing confident young women involved in the Bedford community!
For more information or to receive registration paperwork: private message or email us at missbedfordcountyfairpageant@gmail.com
Registration deadline is September 6, 2019!

Free Music Concert Series
2019-09-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
People have visited the Peaks of Otter for the past 8,000 years.
Stop by Abbott Lake this summer to continue the tradition and enjoy a free music concert nestled under the three Peaks of Otter.
Tips to enjoy your visit:
Bring a comfortable chair or blanket to enjoy the music.
Bring a picnic meal or stop by the Peaks of Otter Lodge to enjoy a meal at their restaurant. (No alcohol)
Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to avoid sunburn.
Visit with the Park Rangers to learn more about life long ago at the Peaks of Otter.
Concerts may be moved indoors or cancelled during inclement weather.
For more information call the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center at
540-586-4496 (open daily 10A to 5P)
Free 2019 Concerts:
Sun June 23 from 2 to 4 PM
Riddle on the Harp
No Indoor Space Poor Weather
Sun July 28 from 2 to 4 PM
The McKenzies
Sun Aug 25 from 2 to 4 PM
Gate 10 Band
Sun Sept 22 from 2 to 4 PM
Mountain Revelers
(TBD)
Concert funding generously provided by
the FRIENDs of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection Sunday Concert
2019-09-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Ricky’s Bluegrass Connection
September Sunday Session Concert! Featuring Cecil2, Ricky and the Banjo Mites, and Tate Tuck with Dave Owens! Free food and refreshments along with raffle and 50/50! All they ask is if you can donate $5 at the door to keep the lights on and the grass blue around RBC!

Bedford Business Expo
2019-09-26 12:00 - 17:00
Annual Business Expo / 2019 Chambers 80th Anniversary going to be great! Join us for our Annual Business Expo and Taste of Bedford. We are excited to be celebrating our 80th anniversary and full of fun and surprises. With vendors inside and out we will showcase some amazing local businesses, merchants and service providers, show that “There’s NO Place Like Bedford County” for business. A special “Taste of Bedford” event will be complete with a DJ and music from Star Country.
Free and Open to the Public from Noon until 5:00 PM
Taste of Bedford starting at 5:00 PM Admission is only $5!
