Destination Bedford

Open Farm Days
2020-10-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-31 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come meet the critters, alpacas, pigs, goats and chickens. Pick the perfect pumpkin, climb the hay pyramid, slide down and take a dip in the corn pit. Sit back, take a big country breath and enjoy the gorgeous mountain views! Products (scarves, hats, ear warmers, etc.) made from fiber from our very own alpacas will be available for purchase. Admission is only $3 a person and kids 3 and under are free. Pumpkins and products will be an additional cost.

Layman Family Farms
2020-10-24 10:00 - 19:00, 2020-10-25 11:00 - 18:00, 2020-10-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-31 10:00 - 19:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Layman Family Farms has grown to be one of the most popular fall destinations in Bedford County. Enjoy the 83 acre farm for a fun-filled day of family activities! From the famous 10 acre corn maize, to the largest pumpkin patch in the area, there’s something exciting for kids of all ages!

Orange Exhibit
2020-10-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-10-28 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-30 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts presents the Orange exhibit going on until November 14th. Often said, orange is the color of life. This exhibit features works expressing ideas, thoughts, and emotions using orange as the main color.

Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
2020-10-24 11:00 - 15:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
An amateur archaeologist himself, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 300,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a 90-minute walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation, including a rare, up-close look at some of the artifacts found on the grounds with the Curator of Archaeological Collections. Admission is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged, as spots will be limited due to COVID-19 concerns.
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.poplarforest.org/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-2020/ or by calling the Museum Shop at 434-534-8120.

Spring Valley Farm Fall Festival
2020-10-24 17:00 - 22:00, 2020-10-25 17:00 - 22:00, 2020-10-30 17:00 - 22:00, 2020-10-31 17:00 - 22:00 | Spring Valley Farm, 1190 Horseshoe Bend Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Enjoy the following every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October:
– Horse drawn wagon rides
– Pumpkin picking, painting, etc.
– Pony rides
– Petting zoo
– All varieties of games and activities
– Vendors
– Haunted stable and wagon ride

Dinnertime in World War II Virtual Event
2020-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Have you wondered what meals were like during World War II both on the warfront and at home with rationing? Using recipes and ration kits from the National D-Day Memorial’s archives, join the Education Department staff as they discuss cooking during the 1940s and even taste test recipes and rations.
This is an online program only available through Facebook Live on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page, as well as our YouTube channel, and will not be held at the National D-Day Memorial. Recordings will be available on Facebook and YouTube following the conclusion of the program for viewing at a later date and time.

Live Music @ The Dam Grill
2020-10-29 18:30 - 20:30 | The Dam Grill, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come enjoy great food and live music by Karlee Raye Trio!

Drive-Thru Trick-Or-Treating
2020-10-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Looking to celebrate Halloween but still keep everyone safe? WSLS 10 has the perfect destination for you!
On Friday, October 30, Layman Family Farms, WSLS 10 is holding a free drive-thru trick-or-treating event.
A special thanks in advance to Center in the Square for providing all of the candy.

Flashlight Maize
2020-10-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
**The maize is not haunted and is appropriate for all ages**

$8 per person
Bring your own flashlight. Flashlight is required to enter
Last admission is at 7:30pm

Tater ribbons, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and concessions will be available.

Fall Friday Cheers
2020-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every Friday during the month of October, come to Apocalypse for live music! Check their Facebook page to see who is on the lineup for that week!

Halloween Party @ The Dam Grill
2020-10-30 19:00 - 23:30 | The Dam Grill, 6724 White House Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
$10.00 Cover charge at the Bar entrance
Costume contest – the crowd will choose the winner
Special spooky drinks
Fun appetizers starting at 9PM

Virtual Monster Mash Dash
2020-10-31 07:30 - 12:00 | VA
Join the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce for a Halloween special event, Monster Mash 5K & 1 mile fun run for kids! $22.50 per person. Sponsored by Century 21, Centra, and Radio 434. This is a virtual event.

Forest Farmers Market
2020-10-31 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.

The Jamboree at Smith Mountain Lake
2020-10-31 09:00 - 15:00 | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED EVENTS

Registration Open Now!
www.eastlake-church.com
“The Jamborun” 5K
Car, Truck & Bike Show
“The Ham Jam” 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

FREE EVENTS
(No registration required–just show up)
Family Fun Run Obstacle Course
Live Bluegrass Music
Pig Roast
Hay Rides & Candy Trail
Petting Zoo
Jump Houses and Games

Bridge Street Artists Market
2020-10-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Bridge Street Cafe, 210 N Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come shop for one of a kind art and crafts items by local professional artists. Held outside on the porch of the café, 210 N. Bridge St. in historic downtown Bedford.

Halloween At The Cider Barn
2020-10-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
The Cider Barn will be open from 9:30-3 on Halloween. Apples, cider, and beef will be available in the store. (cash or check only)
There will be a Shibori DIY workshop at 11a.m. Please pre-register for this event. ($14/person… participants should be 12 or older) Email to reserve your spot: OurCiderBarn@gmail.com.
Gypsy Soul designs will be on site from 10-1 selling their hand crafted wares!
Hay rides are available 12:00-2:30! Rides are $1 per ride/rider. This will be the last hayride for the season!
Plus, all guests under 18 that are dressed for Halloween…get two free apples! (A healthy non-candy way to enjoy the holiday! )

Grand Opening
2020-10-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Wanderly, 212 E Depot St, Bedford, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this grand opening celebration! Gifts will be given out to one lucky shopper who will win a $100 Visa gift card for shopping. At Wanderly, the goal is to bring you great clothing at affordable prices so to share in the celebration they will be giving every customer 20% Off on opening day.

Halloween Spooktacular
2020-10-31 11:00 - 16:00 | Deerhead Nature Preserve, 4808 Smith Mountain Lake Pkway, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Deerhead Nature Preserve’s First Annual Halloween Spooktacular! Games, contests, music, bonfire, bake sale, and much, much more! Solve the riddles to find the candy in a very unique scavenger hunt through the forest! Wand whittling around a campfire! Quill and ink writing! A fortune teller! Pumpkin carving & painting! Face painting! Donut eating contest! Costume contest!

Drive Thru Halloween Spooktacular
2020-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bedford County Parks and Recreation presents!
Drive Thru Halloween Spooktacular
*Music
*Candy Stops
*Car costume contest
