Destination Bedford

Bedford Farmer Managed Market
2020-07-04 07:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-11 07:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Farmer Managed Market, 1032 Triggs Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Our mission is to establish and operate a community-supported Producer Only Farmers Market, managed by Farmers, that provides: Viable economic outlets for Bedford County farmers, food producers, artists and craftsmen, and local access to farm fresh products.
Open on Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Weather permitting)

Forest Farmers Market
2020-07-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-11 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.

Goose Creek Studio Offers Underground Railroad Exhibit in Gallery and Online
2020-07-04 09:30 - 17:30, 2020-07-09 09:30 - 17:30, 2020-07-10 09:30 - 17:30, 2020-07-11 09:30 - 17:30, 2020-07-16 09:30 - 17:30, 2020-07-17 09:30 - 17:30 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The exhibit “Signs and Shibboleths” was inspired by the book “Hidden in Plain View – A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad” by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond C. Dobard, PhD. This book chronicles Tobin and Dobard’s quest to understand how quilts may have been used to assist people fleeing slavery. As importantly, the authors connect this coded narrative to the African artistic traditions they brought with them to America.
This research took hold when Tobin was befriended by an African-American quilter in a market in Charleston, SC, Mrs. Ozella McDaniel Williams. After several visits, Ozella told her to “write this down” and entrusted Tobin with the long-guarded mnemonic that was used to explain and remember the quilt code.
“The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear’s paw trail to the crossroads. Once they got to the crossroads, they dug a log cabin on the ground. Shoofly told them to dress up in cotton and satin bow ties and go to the cathedral church, get married and exchange double wedding rings. Flying geese stay on the drunkard’s path and follow the stars.”
The underlined words represent the patterns thought to have been used as a signal or instruction for those headed North on the Underground Railroad.
“When the exhibit “Signs and Shibboleth” was imagined, created and finally put on display, none of us imagined how the world would shift or the pace of that change,” says Janet Chalker, mosaic artist and guest curator of the exhibit. “We had become resigned to the reality that in the midst of a pandemic, the show was going to be mostly unseen, not unlike the story of the quilt patterns it tries to tell. Then George Floyd was killed and what had been simmering below the surface and unrecognized or ignored in our corporate life was tragically and repeatedly laid bare. So, we offer this as part of the conversation that has been reinvigorated.”
A group of local artists and artisans, working in a variety of media, have come together to embody this story of audacity and ingenuity. Each of the artist’s work hints at the possible meaning of the block pattern, while also giving testament to the courage, intellect and resourcefulness of those who left and those who stayed to help. It is also intentional that this project has been done by a community of creative folks – since it took a community to reach freedom. The artists and artisans featured are Allyson Turner, Dotti Stone, Caroline Renard, Patty Malanga, Nancy Laurent, Shelley Koopmann, Sharon Kessler, Dick Hendrix, Revelle Hamilton, Donna Gallucci, Patrick Ellis, Pat Dougherty, Janet Chalker, Mitchell Bond, Linda Black, and Des Black.
While this exhibit highlights a particular journey at a particular time in American history, the story of being displaced, forgotten, abused, enslaved or simply lost, is a common, ageless human story. The path toward freedom is a universal human quest taken both alone and together.
Signs and Shibboleths will be on view at Goose Creek Studio through July 31 and may be viewed online at www.goosecreekstudio.com/blog.
Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing, located 302 Court Street in Bedford, VA, is currently open Monday-Wednesday by appointment and Thursday-Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm. For more information contact Goose Creek Studio at 540-586-8482 or Janet Chalker at 434-316-5475

Independence Day Celebration at Poplar Forest
2020-07-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Celebrate the birth of America and the 244th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with some good early-American-style fun at Thomas Jefferson’s Bedford County retreat.
Enjoy colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople, colonial militia recruiting, archaeological displays, old-fashioned children’s activities, pony rides, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence and more!
Admission to the Independence Day festivities is $10 for adults (ages 16+); $3 for youth (ages 7—15); and free for children (ages 6 and under). House tours are available for a discounted rate.

Spring Valley Farm Fourth of July Celebration
2020-07-04 10:00 - 22:00 | Spring Valley Farm, 1190 Horseshoe Bend Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come out to Spring Valley Farm for a day of fun on Saturday, July 4th to celebrate America’s birthday!
Admission is FREE!
– FREE goat cuddling & petting zoo
– pony rides ($5/rider)
– wagon rides ($5/rider)
– music all day *live bands at various times
– carnival games & activities
– vendors and other crafters will have booths set up
– food trucks & other concessions
– Professional fireworks show will start at DARK, approximately 9pm!

Saturday Story Time
2020-07-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library
Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5.

Fire & Wine At Apocalypse Ale Works
2020-07-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Good beer, good tunes, and good company!

Drifter's Friday Special
2020-07-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-07-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Ain’t no thang but a 1/2 price bucket of chicken wings… at Drifter’s every Friday 4pm-6pm!

In Progress Exhibit at Bower Center for the Arts
2020-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Celebrating the beauty and chaos involved in bringing artworks to life.
Enjoy a unique exhibit of unfinished artworks, and the stories behind them.
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Artist Reception: July 10th, 5-8pm
Sponsored by:
Goose Creek Studio
Supports the local community by providing quality custom framing at competitive prices.
Offers hospitable exhibition space for regional artists and artists working at the intersection of faith and creative expression.
Fosters engaged conversation about the place of arts in our community and the spirituality of the art making process.

Fat Tire Frenzy at Falling Creek Park
2020-07-11 08:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Trails
The 17th annual Fat Tire Frenzy presented by Centra Rehabilitation and Bedford County Parks and Recreation is Saturday July 11th 2019 at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA. Once again this race will be part of the Virginia Off Road Series. Please visit the VORS site for additional information about the series.
Adult categories for every level of rider from Pro/expert to the first time beginner racer!
We also have Youth categories for the young guns looking for their 1st bike race or more seasoned young riders needing to get their shred on!
Also, don’t forget to visit the Bike Park with a Pump Track, advanced, intermediate and beginner downhill runs, and optional trail features to hone your skills from beginning to advanced mountain bike riders. In addition to mountain biking Falling Creek Park has a large PLAYGROUND, an 27 hole DISC GOLF COURSE and SKATE PARK.
As always, there will be refreshments during and after the race as well as a post race meal.
Register for this race now!
9:30 am Beginner Race Start-Packet pickup and race day registration 8:15-9:00ish am.
10:30 am All other categories race start-Packet pickup and race day registration 8:15-10:00 am.
CASH prizes for top 3 Male & Female Expert and Single Speed Categories!!!

Drifter's Saturday Special
2020-07-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
You know you want ’em so come and get ’em… Buy 2, Get 1 Free Crab Leg Clusters every Saturday from 11-1pm!

The Banjo Mites at Hickory Hill!
2020-07-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The Banjo Mites will be playing at one of the most beautiful spots in Bedford County!
Come out and enjoy the delicious wine, relax and picnic, and listen to The Mites as the sun sets over those Blue Ridge mountains! ♥
See you there!

Drifter's Sunday Special
2020-07-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Never miss a Sunday Funday at Drifter’s with 50¢ Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp! Try the house-made cocktail sauce for the perfect bite. From 11am until they run out!

The Banjo Mites at Mango's!
2020-07-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Mango’s Bar & Grill, 16430 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The Mites are hitting Mango’s this year! Come out for a good time, good drinks, and good music!

Pirate Week at Jake's Place
2020-07-15 00:00 - 2020-07-19 00:00 | Jake’s Place, 1041 Harbour Inn Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come out and enjoy Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Week at Jake’s Place!
Jake’s Place will be open:
Wednesday – 12 to 9pm
Thursday – 12 to 9pm ~ Pirate Trivia in the bar (18 and older)
Friday – 12 to 10pm ~ Pirate Costume Contest
Saturday – 11am to 10pm ~ (reservations accepted at 11am) Anyone wanting a reservation for Saturday must contact Jakes via private message or email.
Sunday – 12 to 4pm
*Please keep in mind that we must adhere to social distancing & other CDC guidelines.

Fighting Among the People
2020-07-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
World War Wednesday is an opportunity to explore the connections of World War II over time and space every other Wednesday in July and August of 2020. Each lecture will feature a different museum providing insight into these connections to World War II throughout history.
Learn more about how U.S. military forces worked with civilians in the Pacific during World War II and in Iraq and Afghanistan during “Fighting Among the People” with Dr. Clay Mountcastle, the Director of the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. He is also a retired U.S. Army officer whose military service took him to Germany, South Korea and Iraq on assignments with the 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army 5th Corps and U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
This lecture will be available live on Facebook Live. The reminder button and video will be shared to this event. The recording will be available to view following the conclusion of the lecture on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page under Videos.

Drifter's Wednesday Special
2020-07-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Enjoy the Wednesday Happy Hour special! Your choice of Ahi Tuna Tacos, Chocolate BBQ Tacos or Shrimp Tacos 1/2 priced from 4pm-6pm.

Pirate Week at Drifter's
2020-07-15 16:00 - 21:00, 2020-07-16 16:00 - 21:00, 2020-07-17 11:00 - 21:00 | VA
It’s Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Week– arghh!
Hours this week:
Wed 4pm-9pm
Thurs 4pm-9pm
Fri 11am-9pm
Sat 11am-9pm
Sun 11am-8pm

ACCOMMODATIONS
Please be patient with us as we‘re trying to abide by all of the COVID-19 regulations. We’re back to 100% capacity this week but still social distancing. Our entire staff is wearing masks and doing the best we can to accommodate you! In order to serve as many of you as we can, we will not be taking reservations or call ahead seating just yet.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
Taco Wednesday – 1/2 Price Tacos from 4pm-6pm. Your choice of Ahi Tuna Tacos, Chocolate BBQ Tacos or Shrimp Tacos.
6pm Think and Drink Trivia inside, space is limited so get here early if you want a seat!

THURSDAY, JULY 16
USDA Prime Burger Night – 1/2 Price Burgers from 4pm-6pm.
Why is the rum gone?!” – Captain Jack Sparrow… Not at Drifter’s! Rum tasting featuring Blackheart & Kraken Spiced rums, starting at 5:30pm!
Jacob Doss & Dave Owens live music 6pm-9pm

FRIDAY, JULY 17
Wing Buckets – 1/2 Price bucket of Chicken Wings from 4pm-6pm
Low Country Boil Special all day!
KEEPin’ Up with J Bohn 4pm-7pm

SATURDAY, JULY 18
Crab Legs – Buy 2, Get 1 Free Crab Leg Clusters from 11am-1pm.
DDT’s live 2pm-6pm

SUNDAY, JULY 19
Shrimp – 50¢ Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp from 11am til we run out!
Live pirates on site & Marie Anderson live 2pm-6pm

Friday to Sunday we’ll be featuring Heavy Seas Brewing and will have their delicious Tropicannon & Loose Cannon IPA’s available in bottles as well as their Smooth Sail Wheat Ale available in cans!

We’ll have SML Pirate Shirts available all weekend until we run out! Get yours while supplies last!

TAKEOUT
Due to limited car and boat parking, if you’re placing a to-go order by boat, please call ahead to coordinate pickup at dockside or curbside. We will also have a dedicated takeout team ready for those to-go orders so that as many people as possible can get their Drifter’s fix. 540-297-0055
To our Crystal Shores family, we’re happy to offer delivery to your dock (A & B dock), so if you call in a to-go order, let us know which slip you’re in and we’ll be happy to bring it right to you.

We’re hoping to give you the same great experience that you’re used to here — even if it looks a little different this season.

Parking can be challenging here so please ask a marina representative for assistance if needed. They do offer a free valet boat parking service if you’re uncomfortable with parking in the back!

Crystal Shores Marina Resort is a great place to fill-up with non-ethanol fuel and Smith Mountain Marine Service & Sales is here to get you in a new boat or assist with any mechanical needs!

Delicia's Gourmet Ice at Bedford Welcome Center
2020-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Beat the Summer Heat by enjoying Delicia’s Gourmet Ice – Curbside at the Bedford Area Welcome Center!

Drifter's Thursday Specials
2020-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Thursdays are about to be your favorite day of the week! From 4-6 pm pay 1/2 price for USDA prime burgers!
