Destination Bedford

It's Hip to be Square Exhibition@ the Bower Center
2021-04-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-16 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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
2021-04-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-16 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-21 11:00 - 14:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Extended Hours @ the Bower Center
2021-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come enjoy extended hours to view these two new exhibits, Masquerade-Youth & Adult Exhibition & It’s Hip to Be Square! Award announcements for our Youth Division of the Masquerade Exhibit will be made at 5:30 PM.
Both exhibits will be available for viewing through April 24!

Forest Farmers Market
2021-04-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-24 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.

Community Fair @ Historic Avenel
2021-04-10 08:00 - 13:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Historic Avenel for crafters, a flea market, antiques, food and more! Fun for the whole family!

Apple Blossom Day @ Gross' Orchard
2021-04-10 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Gross’ Orchard to celebrate the beautiful blossoms! Apples should be in full bloom making it a great day to get out, walk the trails of the orchard, snap some photos and grab a fried apple pie! There will be buggy rides through the heart of the orchard to capture the beauty of the blooms, history tours, and more. Free admission!

Forest Farmer's Market
2021-04-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
The outdoor Winter market is here! Visit with artisans, craft, produce, and lots of other local vendors!

Upper Crust Food Truck at Welcome Center
2021-04-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Upper Crust Food Truck will be parked at the Bedford Area Welcome Center with their pizza menu!
Place your order at the food truck and stop in the Welcome Center while you wait to see what’s new! We offer many free local publications and information about businesses and events in the area, as well as a gift store, two short films in the theater, and a firefighter gallery with a completely restored 1927 Seagrave! If you’d like to enjoy a picnic-style lunch outside, feel free to enjoy our picnic area, rocking chairs, and mountain views!

Youth Empowerment Expo
2021-04-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join local nonprofits Divine Fog Services, New Bedford Mentoring, and HOYE (Help Our Youth Excel) for a Community Youth Expo!
Information from local businesses will be available and community leaders will be on hand to talk about relevant topics and share their skills to help empower our youth to make good, educated decisions about their future. Teachers and instructors from the Susie B. Gibson Science & Technology Center will also participate with breakout sessions for the Construction Curriculum, Culinary Arts, and the LPN program.

Event is open to the public (geared towards students 4th grade – high school) with free admission.

Blossom to Bottle 5k & 3K
2021-04-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, United States
Enjoy this very exciting and scenic rolling off-road course, through apple fields, short gravel road and bridges over small streams with spectacular mountain views! There will be free wine samples, chili cook off, camp fire, s’mores, and more!
Tickets

Sunset Yoga at Poplar Forest
2021-04-17 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.

BVA Mercantile Two-Year Anniversary
2021-04-24 09:00 - 15:00 | BVA Mercantile, 206 W Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join BVA Mercantile in downtown Bedford as they celebrate their two year anniversary! There will be special discounts and giveaways. Follow their Facebook page for more details – https://www.facebook.com/events/480350029806918
