Destination Bedford

Foam & Fun
2025-08-02 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Fun and Foam at Layman Family Farms!

Come enjoy a fun family day with lots of activities including:
-Zip Line
-Water Slide (One for over 7 years old and 2 for 6 and under)
-Carousel
-Jumping Pillow
Stem activities (Hot wheels tracks with cars, Barnyard Building, Sand Art (sand art is while supplies last), science experiments, and more.
Free hot dogs (while supplies last) Serving starts between 11:30pm and 12pm. There will be other items available for purchase.
Shaved ice, ice cream & treats

$11 donation appreciated.

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-08-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Beginning on June 24, the Bower Center for the Arts will host the 4th Biennial Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibit.
A reception and awards presentation will be held on Friday, July 18th beginning at 5:00pm. The public is invited to attend this free reception. It is open to the public. As always, admission to the galleries are free!

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-08-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Live Music at Drifter's
2025-08-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Live music on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-08-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Due to the rain, we have moved Friday Cheers presented by 7-Hills Haul-Away & Junk to Saturday at Apocalypse Ale Works & Beer Garden. The kids’ GIANT blow-up slide will be out and the band will be playing from 4-7 PM.

As always Bunker 42 Bar Bites will be serving up delicious eats!

Car Show
2025-08-02 16:00 - 20:00 | 1425 Boxwood Ter. Bedford Va 24523
Car show will be on August 2nd from 4pm to 8pm at Berglund of Bedford! Bounce houses, music, concessions and more! Free admission.

Wine, Balloons & Tunes
2025-08-02 16:30 - 21:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
This exciting 2 day event will feature a balloon glow, tethered rides, chartered flights, vendor fair, live music, kid activities, and much more!
Friday night the Balloons will create an extraordinary scene as they fire up and “glow” just after sunset! Come see the balloons, take photos, and enjoy other attractions such as a vendor fair, live music, and enjoy our Jump Pad and other activities for kids!
Live music will be on our big concert stage! Enjoy food trucks and all kinds of beverages! A vendor fair will be available for your shopping pleasure. Grape Crusher Monster Ride Truck will be thrilling riders. Come meet the pilots and check out their balloons or take a tethered balloon ride! A limited number of charter balloon flights will be available. This event will go until 9pm with balloons scheduled for either a glow or flight late in the day (weather permitting).

Advance tickets are recommended and can be found here. Day of ticket sales available only if the event is not sold out, and will be cash only.

Live Music at New London Ruritan Club
2025-08-02 19:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is a family friendly community dance with live entertainers!! $10/adult, doors open at 6:30pm, music 7-10pm. Please bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Supported by Ruritan volunteers.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2025-08-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Back to School Event at the Meadery
2025-08-03 13:00 - 16:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
NEW SPECIALTY VENDOR! CUSTOMIZED JEWERLY, TRINKETS, SCHOOL-DECOR AND MORE!
NEW SPECIALTY ARTIST FOR EPIC FACE-PAINTING!
DELICIOUS SWEET TREATS!
AND MEAD FOR THE PARENTS!

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | 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!

National Night Out- Forest
2025-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | 1208 Perrowville Rd. Forest Va 24551
Enjoy this community event by the Bedford Sherriff’s Department with free food, drinks & music.

National Night Out
2025-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Enjoy a fantastic evening at this year’s National Night Out! Music, beard & pie contest, hot dogs, games, prizes and more! Come meet our town and county law enforcement agencies, and connect with several community vendors. It’s going to be a fun-filled event for all ages!

Moneta Farmer's Market
2025-08-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Farmer’s Market, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
The Moneta Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays 3 to 6pm next to the Moneta Library. The market is producer only – fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs (duck and chicken), bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | 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!

Wagon Rides & History Tour
2025-08-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Gross Orchard this summer every Thursday, starting on June 12th for free wagon rides/history tour. Come explore the beauty and the history of this 5 generation orchard.
Tours will run from 10:45-11:30 and 11:45-12:30.

Bower Center After Hours: Salsa Night
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Get ready to turn up the heat at Bower After Hours: Salsa Night!
We’re transforming the Bower into a lively Latin dance floor for an evening full of energy, connection, and seriously good vibes. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, Lynchburg Salsa will guide you through the steps with a fun, beginner-friendly lesson that’ll have you moving with confidence in no time.
Feel the rhythm.
Learn the moves.
Sip something tasty from our cash bar.
And dance like nobody’s watching.
Bring a date, grab your friends, or come solo and meet new people—it’s the perfect way to shake up your week and try something new! A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.
Click here to register.

Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
2025-08-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 21 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime, it is historically important as it is the only original dwelling built for enslaved people still standing on the property. As part of the 1857 Slave Dwelling Restoration Project’s efforts to stabilize, research, and restore this structure with the community, we invite you to visit our archaeologists to see what they are finding and learning about the people who lived here.
Friday Field Days are included with regular admission which can be purchased in advance here. Admission to the property includes either a docent-guided or self-guided tour of Jefferson’s retreat home, access to exhibits in the lower level and wing of offices of the villa retreat, and outdoor exhibits throughout the property.

Live Music at Portside
2025-08-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!

The Deloreans at Wind Vineyards
2025-08-08 18:30 - 22:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
Join Wind Vineyards for an ultimate 80’s concert with The Deloreans!
Gates open at 4pm and The Deloreans taking the stage at approximately 6:30 until 10pm.
The Deloreans are a seasoned showband comprised of 6 distinct vocalists that cover the most memorable artists and nostalgic songs of the ‘80s. Each band member is featured throughout the show, making this band’s most notable attribute its unmatched variety. The Deloreans is known for their dynamic ‘80s costumes, unstoppable energy, and their ability to bring down the house EVERY time.
From small intimate weddings to city events drawing tens of thousands, the Deloreans have performed all over the East Coast since 2007. With a playlist of songs topping 10 hours, the Deloreans can tailor their show to a variety of settings and meet the needs of any crowd. No matter the size or venue, the Deloreans always leaves the crowd chanting, “one more song!”
Food trucks will be available as will wine, beer, sangria, wine slushies, and nonalcoholic beverage options!
VIP PIT PASSES & TABLES: Tables and VIP pit passes are OPTIONAL! Attached is a layout of the stage and venue. There are 32 tables available for purchase on a first come first serve basis. These tables come with chairs for 8 guests for a single flat fee. A limited number of tables can be upgraded to 10 person tables for $40 additional—tables are almost sold out and available for purchase on that same site as tickets.
VIP PIT PASSES are available for $20 and put you front and center for the show! There will be chairs, but not necessarily tables provided in the ”pit” area.
ALL ATTENDEES REQUIRE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET!!! Your table reservation and/or pit pass reserves your VIP spot but does NOT allow entry—everyone must have a general admission ticket!
Tables and VIP pit passes (both optional) may be purchased from the same link for your general admission tickets above. Pit passes are limited and there is only 1 of every table!
Benefits of tables/pit passes include:
-Best seats for the show!
-fast track VIP line for drinks to minimize your wait
-reserved tables and/or chairs provided

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Live music, local vendors, beer, and food! Inflatable bounce pad and more for this family friendly event! Free admission. Click here to see who is playing each week!

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, 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!

CAB Kids: Ready, Set, School!
2025-08-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Bower Center for the CAB Kids Family Art Day, Ready, Set, School! on August 9, 2025 from 12pm – 2pm.
This FREE family event will feature an afternoon of family fun:

Creating a Decoupage Memory Box
A Building Healthy Snack Workshop and Snack Station

Registration is not required, but appreciated for planning purposes.
Creative Arts for Bower Kids, CAB Kids, is a program that invites youth and families to explore creativity together through free art activities, Family Art Days, and community events in a fun, inclusive space.
Click here to register.
