Destination Bedford

SML Chamber Business Expo
2023-05-05 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | EastLake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The annual SML Business Expo brings together more than 100 area businesses each spring to showcase products and services from a wide variety of industries related to home, business and life. Free and open to the public, the Expo is your opportunity to engage with business professionals eager to answer any and all questions.

QUESTIONS? Contact the Chamber at 540-721-1203 or email estanley@visitsmithmountainlake.com.

Forest Farmer's Market
2023-05-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-13 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!

ElectricCoArt Exhibit
2023-05-06 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-05-10 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-05-11 11:00 - 22:00, 2023-05-12 11:00 - 22:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Featured artist Michael Milton has been dubbed a working man’s artist. Based in Roanoke, VA, his choice of subject is inspired by his Blue Ridge roots. His landscapes are a retreat from the technological world. Milton’s work will be on exhibit through May 15. Gallery admission is free.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2023-05-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2023-05-07 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Hickory Hill’s Sunset Saturday Music Series
2023-05-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come enjoy good music, 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. Click here to see who is playing each week!
Advanced general admission tickets are $10/ person.
Click here for tickets.

Bower Center Exhbit
2023-05-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 11th Annual National Juried Exhibition!
Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information.

Wine Wednesdays
2023-05-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-17 17:00 - 19:00 | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
What’s better than wine and music? Come enjoy 4 selections of wine from the gallery. The tastings will be accompanied by live music. You can stay for dinner, wander the gallery or shop in the market!

Open Mic Night
2023-05-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.

SML Good Neighbors Day
2023-05-12 18:00 - 21:30 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
SML Good Neighbors Day will feature the Boomer Band.
Gates will open at 6 pm. Music begins at 7 pm.
Concert goers are welcome to bring their own food. Beer and wine must be purchased on-site.
Click here for tickets.

Vintage Artisan Market
2023-05-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come enjoy this Artisan Event at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Along with great shopping, there will also be live music and food for purchase! This will be a fantastic event on Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend! This is a beautiful venue on rt 122. Free admission.

Big Otter Mill Spring Festival
2023-05-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Big Otter Mill, 3533 Big Island Highway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy a spring afternoon at this historic mill in Bedford, VA!
Live music by Rick Dellinger (12-1 p.m.) and the Karlee Raye Trio (1-3 p.m.)
BBQ by the 24th District Mason’s Association, tastings and craft beverages from Fables & Feathers Winery, a variety of vendors, and self-guided tours of the Mill!
Free admission and family friendly!

Local Makers Market at Beale’s
2023-05-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and beer, and shop from a talented selection of local artisans and crafters.
Live Music Schedule:
12-3pm: MacKenzie Roark
*After the event, 5-8pm: Jason & The Pinschers

Concert at the Bower Center
2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts to see the Karlee Raye Band in Concert! Enjoy her original songs featuring country, blues and rock from her recently released album, “World Won’t Stop.” Advance tickets are $15 in available at bowercenter.org or at lynchburgtickets.com.

Adventure Skill Clinic
2023-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come and learn about common edible and medicinal plants that grow locally during the month of May, their benefits and various uses, share your own experiences, and meet other folks who are also interested in foraging! Potluck style dinner at 6pm (bring a main or side dish and then plates/cups/silverware for yourselves) with instruction starting around 6:45pm led by Bedford’s Parks and Recreation Outdoor Event and Outreach Coordinator Lee Wittekind. Whether you want to know foods to eat in a survival situation, want a quick trail snack while hiking, or want to make a small meal, this class will get you started in safely identifying and preparing common plants in our area. Meet at Falling Creek Park inside the pavilion next to the playground. Families and children are encouraged!

Bedford Christmas Station Open House & Ribbon Cutting
2023-05-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Community Christmas Station, 510 Blue Ridge Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce will assist the Ribbon Cutting shortly after 12:00 and the Bedford Christmas Station will continue to welcome folks till 4:00 offering refreshments, tours and shopping in their fundraising sales merchandise!

Armed Forces Appreciation Day Fishing
2023-05-20 08:00 - 15:00 | Independence Park, 1172 Venhorst Drive, Bedford, Va, 24523
*This event is for service members only!
Come fishing (fly or regular) with Project Healing Waters and Taletellers Fly Shop at Independence Park! Fishing will start at 8am with the option to also play disc golf or go hiking as well. There is handicap assessible fishing available and two ponds to choose from with bass, Blue gill, and carp. There will be a catered lunch and door prizes for some sweet outdoor gear! This is a free event designed to give service members a great day outdoors together. Register using the link below. https://www.runreg.com/armed-forces-appreciation-day

Summer Sunset Concert Series
2023-05-20 16:00 - 22:00 | Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy a relaxing night under the stars at the Bedford Area Family YMCA! The Summer Sunset Festival Series is back for the 2nd year, and there will be live music, food trucks, beer/wine and outdoor games! Mark your calendar for the third Saturday from May through August. For more information on who’s playing and which food trucks will be on site, click here.

Country Music Jubilee
2023-05-20 18:30 - 22:00 | SML Pavilion, 1123 Celebration Ave, Moneta, VA
Performances by Annalyse Marie and Glen Shelton. Lake Christian Ministries Country Music Jubilee is sponsored by ML Realty, Mary Lou MCDonald, Broker.
Tickets: $20/person
