Destination Bedford

It's Hip to be Square Exhibition@ the Bower Center
2021-04-24 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Like many artists before us, from Mondrian to Picasso, we ask that your art “Be there and be SQUARE!” This exhibit is made up of artworks of many mediums and themes, but all conform to being square in shape.
Free admission.
Online Gallery.

Masquerade Exhibition @ the Bower Center
2021-04-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Masquerade … what ideas does this conjure up? … Mystery? Intrigue Fear? Excitement? Fun? There are culturally diverse masks; Hawaiian, Polynesian, African, Native American, Asian, and Carnival and Mardi Gras masks worn in parades and parties. Many are very elaborate as are the Venetian ones and others are just fun and may look like animal faces.
AND … consider this … how animals and birds blend into nature because of their color and skin patterns – this camouflage and concealment is a form of masquerade that serves as protection! Whether you work in 2-D or 3-D it’s time to have some fun with an intriguing subject matter … whether it’s a 3D mask or 2-D artwork showing a party or parade in full swing or a still life of masks … let your imagination go wild with Masquerade!

Free admission.
Online Gallery.

Earth Day @ SML State Park
2021-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Come celebrate Earth Day! Bring the kids to the park and learn how you can help keep our environment clean, as well as help our local wildlife. Participate in fun activities where you’ll learn to re-purpose items that might otherwise have ended up in the landfill. Here is a great way to turn trash to ‘treasure’. Learn how to make a soda bottle birdfeeder using recyclable materials. All activities are free, but regular parking fees apply.

Grand Opening of the BackYard in Forest
2021-05-01 07:30 - 21:00 | The BackYard, 15173 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551
Official opening day of the BackYard! The BackYard is a location in Forest that has 8 food trucks with a variety of different cuisines! Come enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner & dessert! Fire pits are planned from 4-9pm. Come support your local food trucks!

Forest Farmers Market
2021-05-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-15 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.

Forest Farmer's Market
2021-05-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Forest Farmer’s Market every Saturday for locally grown and produced fresh meat, vegtables, fruit, bread, craft vendors and so much more!

Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
2021-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
The Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is the first triathlon of the year in the western part of the state of Virginia. Staged out of beautiful Smith Mountain Lake State Park this triathlon classic has clear water, mountain views and fun courses. The swim features a sandy beach start and a crisp, clear lake. The bike and run courses are rolling, but not too challenging. This is a great race if you are just starting out in the sport, or have been racing for 20 years. Smith Mountain Lake is home to numerous lodging options and attractions. There is great trail running in the park and plenty of rural country roads for biking. There are numerous places to stay in the area, including cabins, vacation homes, B&Bs, campgrounds/RV parks, and Mariners Landing Resort is only a mile from the State Park, offering all waterfront condos! There are many great local restaurants and wineries in the area, and about 20 minutes away is the National D-Day Memorial which you don’t want to miss. The area is worth exploring and the race needs to be on your “racecation” bucket list.
Register here.

Saturday Story Time
2021-05-01 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.

Jazz in the Park
2021-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to this great event at Falling Creek Park featuring Liberty University’s Jazz Ensemble. Bring a chair or a blanket and an appetite, the Upper Crust Pizza Food Truck will be on-site for dinner! Free admission.

Live Music at Apocalypse
2021-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy a great night at Apocalypse Ale Works! Jason Dickerson will be playing some rustic renegade rock and Hill City Eats will be serving up some delicious food!

Sunset Saturdays at Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery
2021-05-01 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-05-08 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-05-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Every Saturday night at Hickory Hill Vineyards, come enjoy good music, good conversation, and dancing fireflies. Relax, sit back and listen to the music of local artists as the sun fades and the stars slowly pop out in the sky. Hickory Hill Vineyard’s Sunset Saturday music series is a popular local lake tradition with this being the 17th season. All ticket sales will be online with a 5 pm cutoff on the day of. No walk-up admissions will be offered.
TICKETS

Sunset Yoga at Poplar Forest
2021-05-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Take time for a much-needed time-out to experience the mindfulness of yoga and the natural beauty of the landscape at sunset. Join a teacher from Yoga Goodness for a one-hour yoga class on Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per class for both April and May classes. Reservations are suggested as classes will be limited to 25 people.

D-Day Virtual Lunchbox Lecture Series
2021-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
Topic: The Liberty Ship John W. Brown

Liberty Ships were a key ingredient in the Allied victory, but today only a couple survive and their story is little known. Join volunteer Jeff Gumport aboard the SS John W. Brown, one of the last surviving WWII Liberty Ships for a special behind the scenes peek.

Bedford Farmer's Market
2021-05-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy this great farmers market every Friday and second Saturday of the month! You will find fresh produce, veggies, artisan crafts and several more Bedford grown products! Food trucks will also be on site!

Hike for Hope @ Claytor Nature Center
2021-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you. Money raised goes to critical research, education programs, advocacy, and support for those affected by suicide.
Registration

Virginia Dare Mother’s Day Cruise
2021-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina, 3619 Airport Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Reservations required. Visit vadarecruises.com or call 540-297-7100.

Healthcare Heroes parade
2021-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Memorial Hospital
Centra, Bedford Memorial Hospital and Nadine Blakely Real Estate Agent are hosting the Healthcare Heroes parade to show all of our gratitude to ALL Healthcare workers this past year!

If your business would like to participate by being apart of this parade please contact the following:
dianne@cvabc.org
Christy.lucy@centrahealth.com
bacc@baccva.org

Live Music and Specials @ Drifter's
2021-05-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Come to Drifter’s for specials including 50¢ peel ‘n eat shrimp from 11am until they run out!
Tim Rowlette will be live from 2-5pm.

Armed Forces Day 5K Virtual Race
2021-05-14 00:00 - 2021-05-16 23:30 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
Support our Armed Forces and the National D-Day Memorial by participating in a patriotic-themed 5K Run/Walk. On May 14-16, 2021, the National D-Day Memorial will be hosting the Armed Forces Day 5K; however, this is a virtual race due to guidelines regarding large gatherings by the CDC. Registration opens March 1, 2021.

Live Music @ Mitchell’s
2021-05-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy great food and live music by Bo & Company while looking at the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake!

Live Music @ Drifter's
2021-05-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Come enjoy great specials at Drifter’s including crab legs – buy 2, get 1 free crab leg clusters from 11am-1pm and then live music by Chris Suter from 2- 5pm.

Live Music @ Apocalypse
2021-05-15 17:00 - 21:00 | VA
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer, live music from Andrew Edilson and food by Hills City Eats!
