Destination Bedford

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2026-04-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

PDGA Champions Cup
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-12 | New London Tech Disc Golf Course, 1041 Meade Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Bedford County, along with City of Lynchburg, are proud to host the Professional Disc Golf Association Champions Cup, one of the premier events in professional disc golf! Join fans from across the country as the world’s top players compete at one of the world’s top ranked courses – New London Tech Disc Golf Course – from April 9–12.
Enjoy four days of exciting championship-level action in the heart of Virginia, surrounded by Bedford’s scenic views.
🎟️ Tickets are available now — don’t miss your chance to experience this elite tournament in person!

Music Bingo
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete with friends, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-04-10 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-11 12:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-17 16:30 - 19:30 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!

Live Music at Benjamin’s
2026-04-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest, 24551, United States
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-04-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-17 19:00 - 22:00 | 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. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!

Gross’ Orchard Apple Blossom Festival
2026-04-11 08:00 - 18:00 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Apple Blossom Festival at Gross Orchard will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM in beautiful Apple Valley. Visitors can celebrate the beauty of spring while the orchards are in full bloom and enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities including food, wagon rides, live music, fried apples, pies, and a variety of vendors. Bring the whole family to experience the sights and flavors of the season at Gross Orchard.

Bedford Farmers Market
2026-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bedford Farmers Market will have fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products! Free off-street parking.

Thrive Outside Festival
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:30 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Thrive Outside is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival hosted by Bedford County Parks & Recreation and the Bedford Area YMCA. Presented by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, Destination Bedford, and Centra Health, this exciting event celebrates all things outdoors and active living in our region.
This festival will be Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Falling Creek Park. Explore a wide variety of local vendors, outfitters, camps, clubs, farms, gyms, healthcare practitioners, and non-profits focused on adventure and recreation, agriculture and homesteading, and health and wellness.
Enjoy live music, competitions, food trucks, a beer garden, hands-on workshops and demonstrations, and plenty of kids’ activities, making it a perfect day for the whole family. Leashed dogs are welcome too!
Come connect face-to-face with the people and organizations that make outdoor experiences thrive in our area and learn about upcoming events and activities throughout the region.

Virginia Flower Festival
2026-04-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale, VA, 24122, United States
Over 200,000 tulips are waiting for you at Layman Family Farm!
Come out and enjoy stunning views of vibrant tulip blooms, one of a kind photo ops, baby animals, festival foods, live music, tons of attractions, Easter activities (select dates) and more!

Click here for tickets.

Book Signing & Talk with James Siddons
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 201 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come out to the Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library on April 11th from 1:00 to 3:00PM! Mr. Siddons will be discussing his book, including the historic Leftwich deed from 1602 – featured in his work – which will be on display during the presentation.
Following the talk, James Siddons will be available from 1:45 to 3:00PM to meet visitors and sign copies of his book (available in our gift shop for $35).
Location: 201 E. Main Street – 3rd Floor
Admission: $10 for adults (Kids attend free!)

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-04-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 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 this weekend!

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

Blossom to Bottle 3K & 5K
2026-04-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery & Johnson’s Orchard, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This is the 15th year for the Blossom to Bottle race! This event is a unique experience for all ages. There will be a 3K walk which is a little less than 2 miles and also a 5K race. The courses run through the orchards and are primarily off-road and rolling. Both are chip timed by Riverside Runners but only the 5K is awarded at the ceremony following the race.
Click here to register and for more information.

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2026-04-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake Discovery Center, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 21st annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month!

The Discovery Center
Single ticket: $10; Season ticket: $30 (includes parking)
Friends of SMLSP members: Single ticket: $8; Season ticket: $24 (includes parking)
Click here for more information on each months topic.

Naturalization Ceremony at Poplar Forest
2026-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming 30 new American citizens in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s 283rd birthday. Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar Forest.

BCPS Middle & High School Art Show
2026-04-15 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-16 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-17 13:00 - 18:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts has partnered with the Bedford County Public Schools System to showcase the amazing artistic abilities of the youth in our community. Gallery admission is free.
Middle School Reception- Thursday April 16th 5-6:30PM
High School Reception- Friday May 1st 5-6:30pm

America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit
2026-04-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Library, 13641 Moneta Rd
America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit in the MOarts Gallery and Display Case
250 years ago, the founding fathers of the United States of America met in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence beginning the American Nation as we know it. Come to the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library to view our history as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through a photo exhibit of historical documents and portraits related to the American Revolution and a display case of Revolutionary items that have been in use since that time.
The photos featured in this exhibit are curated from the Library of Congress and the Library of Virginia.
The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours, April 1, 2026, through May 30, 2026.

Sharp Top Fiber Gathering
2026-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Do you love yarn? Are you into crochet, knitting, spinning or weaving? This annual festival welcomes all fiber friends held in Bedford County. Enjoy a fantastic day of fun, fiber and friends!
-Look for over 30 fiber-related vendors
-Interactive fiber activities
-Classes
-Fiber animals
-A beautiful day in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Lakeside Local
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Halesford Center, 16483 Moneta Rd., Moneta, United States
Boutique-style farmers market experience celebrating retail, art, and wellness at the heart of SML! A destination for both locals and visitors, offering a thoughtfully curated mix of vibrant local talent and a meaningful space for connection and gathering!

Welcome Spring Event
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Bedford Central Library, 321 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join the Bedford Central Library for the 2nd Annual Welcome Spring Event! There will be a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the day, both inside the library and outside in the Wharton Gardens (weather permitting), including…

A Drum Circle (10 AM to 11 AM in the Garden)
Theatre Games with Storyteller and Actor Richie Cannaday (3 45-minute Sessions)

K-3rd Grade at 12 PM: The Building Blocks of a Story – Kids will play fun circle games and icebreakers designed to illustrate the components of their favorite stories!
4th Grade – 8th Grade at 1 PM: World Building 101 – Kids will work together to create settings for simple stories to grow into sprawling epics!
All Ages at 2 PM: This ain’t your traditional Zip Zap Zop; it’s a new spin on the old classic game that will keep all players on their toes! How long can you last?

Carnival Games
Art & Crafts (In Person & Take N’ Makes) with the Library and the Bower Center
Animals with the FFA
Picnic Snacks & Snow Cones
Pinwheels for Prevention Activity with the Bedford Women’s Club
UVA Skin Cancer Awareness Table + Sun Safe Story Times & Crafting at 1 PM and 2 PM
Mindful Me Activity with the 4H Cooperative Extension
Flower Pounding Activity with the Master Naturalists
A Family Friendly Movie (Charlotte’s Web – 2007) with popcorn at 1:30 PM inside in the Bedford Room
Fairy Garden/Dinosaur Park Activity
AND MORE!

No registration is required (arts & crafts & some other activities may be limited due to supplies).
