Destination Bedford

ElectricCoArt Exhibit
2022-09-24 11:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-28 16:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-29 16:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-30 16:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-01 11:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-05 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to ElectricCoArt Gallery located in Downtown Bedford to see the current exhibit by artist Kim Myhre Clarke. This exhbit, “Through the Looking Glass” includes whimsical art and ceramic sculptures. Free admission.

Be Kind Music Festival
2022-09-24 14:00 - 23:30 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Come celebrate the 5th Annual Be Kind Music Festival at a new location, the Sedalia Center. Featuring two days of favorite local and regional talent. This year’s lineup will feature Bigfoot County, Tony Camm & the Funk All Stars, John McBroom & the Jam (featuring members of “Red Weather”) , The Isaac Hadden Project, Sisters & Brothers, Firecracker Jam, Sierra Starr, Sara Edwards, Susan Paulette & more.
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Country Music Night
2022-09-24 19:00 - 23:00, 2022-10-01 19:00 - 23:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy great live music and dance to your favorite county music classics. $10 adults, $5 children. $5 meals & $1 snacks available.

Layman Family Farms
2022-09-25 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-01 10:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-02 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-05 16:00 - 20:30 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Come navigate your way through the 10acre corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkins, and enjoy many activities. While exploring all the fun the farm has to offer, don’t forget to meet the furry friends that are on site! If you work up an appetite, they offer full concessions along with the fantastic Fry Shack. Come for the fun, stay for the views; there’s something for everyone at Layman Family Farms. Hours this season will be Saturdays 10am – 6pm, Sundays 11am – 6pm and Wednesday evenings in October from 4 – 8:30pm with limited activities. The last day to enjoy the farm will be November 5th!

Harp Therapy
2022-09-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts and experience the deep relaxation and feelings of peace when you enter the world of sound and vibration. Time is suspended when the beautiful sound waves of the Angel Therapy Harps and other soothing sounds wash over your whole being. As you are gently yet powerfully harmonized, your mind, body and spirit are nurtured by this wonderful restorative space.

The experience is about an hour and has benefits that can last a lifetime.

Instructor: Mary Ann Walker

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Exhibit at the Bower Center
2022-09-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts is currently showcasing two new art exhibits. The first is 2020 National Juried Exhibition Best in Show Winner Donald Sunshine as he returns to the Bower Center to display his journey through art in this retrospective exhibition. The other exhibit is 2021 National Juried Exhibition Best in Show Winner Sarah Bolduc as she takes a journey through her Attraction for Abstraction. Both of these exhibits will be on display through November 12. Gallery admission is free.

Wine Wednesdays
2022-09-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-05 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!

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2022-09-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-10-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Forest Farmer's Market
2022-10-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Library Grounds, 15583 Old Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning 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!

Apple Harvest Month Celebration
2022-10-01 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Gross’ Orchard events on Saturdays in Oct. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. – “Apple Harvest Month Celebration”

Every Saturday in October join the fun at Gross’ Orchard! Various activities will take place each Saturday, including wagon rides, live music, food, apple cider and fried apple pies. Bring the family and enjoy fresh apples from the orchard – u-pick or shop the apple selections in the store on site. Free admission.

Open Farm Days
2022-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy the 3rd Annual Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm! Tour the barnyard where you can meet the alpacas, goats, pigs, miniature donkeys and chickens. Check out the brand new Play Barn with swings, rope tunnel, corn pit, mini hay pyramid, small slide and 40 foot tube slide that takes you right into the pumpkin patch! They will also have a variety of pumpkins for sale from their farm and The Grant Brother’s Farm!
The Happy Hen will be on site each Saturday with her delicious homemade pastries and some lunchtime favorites! Don’t forget to check out the farm store before you leave, they have hats, shirts, mugs, nesting balls and more! Also take a picture in front of the LOVE sign with those breath taking mountain views!
Admission is $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free.
