August Town Happenings

Saturday - August 1, 2026

• 8:00am - Bedford Farmers Market @ Bedford Farmers Market

• 9:00am - Rabies Vaccination Clinic & Microchips by Community Pet Coalition Bedford @ Forest Presbyterian Church

• 9:00am - Adult Field Day with Sharp Top Cross Fit @ Falling Creek Park

• 10:00am - Back to School Splash Bash sponsored by Bedford County Parks & Rec @ Montvale Park (2630 Quarterwood Rd)

• 11:00am - The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz @ The Bower Center

• 12:00pm - CAB Kids! Ty-Rone Travis: Puppeteer @ The Bower Center 

• 3:00pm - Saturday Matinee presents: Wuthering Heights @ Bedford Library

• 4:00pm - Arts and Crafts Night @ Peaks of Otter Lodge
  

Sunday - August 2, 2026

• 12:00pm - Elks Home Christmas Project Work Days @ The Barn at Spring Oak (Elks Home)

• 4:00pm - Annual Back to School Bash w/ DJ Showtime, free supplies, haircuts, food, games, giveaways & more @ Anxious For Nothing

• 6:30pm - Auditions for Sister Act @ Little Town Players
  

Monday - August 3, 2026

• 6:30pm - Auditions for Sister Act @ Little Town Players
  

Tuesday - August 4, 2026

• National Night Out - Invite Bedford VA PD to your home, event, or gathering! @ Town of Bedford

• 8:30am - Bedford Adventure Camp @ The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center (must register)

• 3:00pm - Tinkering Tuesdays: Art in Motion Edition (ages 3-10) @ Bedford Library

• 6:30pm - Auditions for Sister Act @ Little Town Players
  

Wednesday- August 5, 2026

• 10:00am - U.S. Coast Guard Birthday @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:30am - Rock-A-Bye Reader (infant to 23 mos) @ Bedford Library

• 11:15am - Toddler Time (ages 2-3) @ Bedford Library

• 1:00pm - The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz @ The Bower Center

• 6:30pm - BSM LIVE (6th-12th Grades) @ The Outpost

• 6:45pm - Teen Bible Study @ Calvary Baptist Church

• 6:45pm - AWANA Clubs @ Calvary Baptist Church

• 7:00pm - Music Bingo @ Beales

Thursday - August 6, 2026

• 7:30am - 5 year anniversary celebration w/ discounts and treats (open till 3pm) @ LJ's Creations

• 10:00am - BACC Ribbon Cutting @ LJ’s Creations

• 10:30am - Wagon Rides @ Gross’ Orchard

• 1:00pm - The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz @ The Bower Center

• 6:30pm - Chess Club (all ages) @ Bedford Library

• 7:00pm - Trivia @ Beale’s

• 7:00pm - MTG Marvel Limited - Draft @ Clerks, Cards & Comics

Friday - August 7, 2026 - Tax Free Weekend 💲

• First Fridays Free Fitness & Fundraising @ Sharp Top Crossfit (various times check facebook for details)

• 10:00am - Go Fish Fridays @ Peaks of Otter

• 1:00pm - Live Music: M&D Bluegrass Duo @ Peaks of Otter Winery

• 1:00pm - The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz @ The Bower Center

• 6:30pm - Prayer & Pizza @ Anxious for Nothing

• 6:30pm - First Fridays w/ LIVE MUSIC @ Falling Creek Park
  

Saturday - August 8, 2026 - Tax Free Weekend 💲

• 8:00am - Bedford Farmers Market @ Bedford Farmers Market

• 9:00am - Flea Market & Farmers Market @ Montvale Historic School site

• 10:00am - LHS Athletic Boosters: Campus Clean Up Day (bring equipment & help!) @ Liberty High School

• 11:00am - Meet Local Author: Carolyn Tyree Feagans - author of "Sharp Top" and many more @ Peaks of Otter Lodge

• 12:00pm - Friends Board Game Cafe @ Bedford Library

• 12:00pm - Neighbors & Friends Community Day @ Edmund St. Park

• 1:00pm - Summer Speaking Series: Karen Rowlett @ Bedford Museum 

• 2:00pm - Shoes for Students (pre-registration required) @ Bedford Christmas Station

• 5:00pm - LIVE MUSIC: Blues and Bayou at SedaliaFeast @ Sedalia Center (ticketed event)
  

Sunday - August 9, 2026 - Tax Free Weekend 💲

• 12:00pm - Elks Home Christmas Project Work Days @ The Barn at Spring Oak (Elks Home)

• 1:00pm - LIVE MUSIC : Carrie Hinkley @ Peaks of Otter Winery
  

Monday - August 10, 2026

• 9:00am - Bedrock Student Ministries Middle School Launch Week - Service Project @ Bedford Elementary School
  

Tuesday - August 11, 2026

• 9:00am - Bedrock Student Ministries Middle School Launch Week - Putt Putt Fun Center

Wednesday - August 12, 2026

• 9:00am - Bedrock Student Ministries Middle School Launch Week - All BSM Reverse Car Wash

• 9:00am - Bedrock Student Ministries High School Launch Week - All BSM Reverse Car Wash

• 10:30am - Rock-A-Bye Reader (infant to 23 mos) @ Bedford Library

• 11:15am - Toddler Time (ages 2-3) @ Bedford Library

• 1:00pm - BACC: State of Bedford featuring: County Administrator Robert Hiss and Town Manager Bart Warner @ Bedford Co Admin Office

• 5:00pm - Black Bears 101 @ Sedalia Center

• 6:30pm - BSM LIVE (6th-12th Grades) @ The Outpost

• 6:45pm - Teen Bible Study @ Calvary Baptist Church

• 6:45pm - AWANA Clubs @ Calvary Baptist Church

• 7:00pm - Music Bingo @ Beales
  

Thursday - August 13, 2026

• 9:00am - Bedrock Student Ministries High School Launch Week - Service Project in Bedford

• 10:00am - Distinguished Speakers Series @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:30am - Wagon Rides @ Gross’ Orchard

• 2:00pm - Aloha at Spring Oak - Hawaiian Luau Party @ Spring Oak Living - Elks Home

• 4:00pm - Bedford Mom Walk @ Falling Creek Park

• 6:00pm - Open Mic w/ Jodie Davis @ Clam Diggers Seafood

• 6:30pm - Chess Club (all ages) @ Bedford Library

• 7:00pm - Trivia @ Beale’s
  

Friday - August 14, 2026

• 9:00am - Bedrock Student Ministries High School Launch Week - River Float

• 10:00am - Go Fish Fridays  @ The Peaks of Otter

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 3:00pm - Virginia AD National Poker Run 2026 @ Montvale Park

• 5:00pm - Breaking Bread Youth Pantry @ Anxious for Nothing

• 6:30pm - Prayer & Pizza @ Anxious for Nothing

• 7:00pm - Blue Ridge Thunder Rider Meet & Greet @ MJ’s Bar & Grill
  

Saturday - August 15, 2026

• 7:00am - 1st Virginia AD Nationals Truck Show @ Montvale Park

• 8:00am - Bedford Farmers Market w/ LIVE MUSIC @ Bedford Farmers Market

• 8:00am - Blue Ridge Thunder 12 presented by CVMA VA 27-4 (kick stands up at 11am) @ Bedford Moose Lodge

• 8:00am - Turkeys for Tomorrow - Managing Turkey Predators w/ VA Trappers Association @ 2001 Kelso Mill Rd. in Bedford

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:00am - DIY workshop Paw Patrol : Dino Movie @ Bedford Lowe’s

• 1:00pm - Live Music: Afternoon with Jake @ Peaks of Otter Winery

• 4:00pm - Bark In The Park by Bedford County Parks & Rec @ Falling Creek Park

• 4:00pm - Bedford Car Show @ Berglund Ford of Bedford (Boxwood Terrace)

• 5:00pm - No Excuse Night @ The National D-Day Memorial

Sunday - August 16, 2026

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 12:00pm - Elks Home Christmas Project Work Days @ The Barn at Spring Oak (Elks Home)

• 2:00pm - Wool Spinning with Heidi @ Peaks of Otter Winery
  

Monday - August 17, 2026

• BCPS - School Open House (please refer to each school grade times, etc.)

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial
  

Tuesday - August 18, 2026

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial
  

Wednesday - August 19, 2026

• BCPS - First day of school!

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:30am - Rock-A-Bye Reader (infant to 23 mos) @ Bedford Library

• 11:15am - Toddler Time (ages 2-3) @ Bedford Library

• 6:30pm - BSM LIVE (6th-12th Grades) @ The Outpost

• 6:45pm - Teen Bible Study @ Calvary Baptist Church

• 6:45pm - AWANA Clubs @ Calvary Baptist Church

• 7:00pm - Music Bingo @ Beales
  

Thursday - August 20, 2026

• 8:30am - Coffee on the Porch with Beekeeper James Jones @ Claytor Nature Center

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:30am - Wagon Rides @ Gross’ Orchard

• 6:00pm - Teen Art Night: Dragon’s Eye and Foil Dragon Egg @ Bedford Library

• 6:00pm - Bedford Mom Walk @ Falling Creek Park

• 6:30pm - Chess Club (all ages) @ Bedford Library

• 7:00pm - Trivia @ Beale’s
  

Friday - August 21, 2026

• 10:00am - Go Fish Fridays @ The Peaks of Otter

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 4:00pm - Bedford County Fair @ Liberty Lake Park

• 6:00pm - LIVE MUSIC: Kam’ron Smith at Bedford Co Fair @ Liberty Lake Park

• 6:00pm - Pottery Night Out: Burgers & Brew @ The Bower Center

• 6:00pm - Night Hike with a Master Naturalist @ Claytor Nature Center
  

Saturday - August 22, 2026

• 8:00am - Bedford Farmers Market w/ LIVE MUSIC @ Bedford Farmers Market

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:00am - Bedford County Fair @ Liberty Lake Park

• 10:00am - LHS Women's Basketball Fundraising Car Wash @ Advance Auto Parts

• 1:00pm - Barn Quilt Painting @ Sedalia Center (register on website www.sedaliacenter.org)

• 1:30pm - LIVE MUSIC: New Standard at Bedford Co Fair @ Liberty Lake Park 

• 2:00pm - LIVE MUSIC: Blue Roots & Wine @ Peaks of Otter Winery

• 4:00pm - LIVE MUSIC: Stevie Ray @ Beale's

• 5:00pm - LIVE MUSIC: Blue Collar Band at Bedford Co Fair @ Liberty Lake Park

• 6:00pm - LIVE MUSIC: Fritz Schindler Band @ The Bower Center

• 8:00pm - LIVE MUSIC: Star City Rockers at Bedford Co Fair @ Liberty Lake Park
  

Sunday - August 23, 2026

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 12:00pm - Bedford County Fair @ Liberty Lake Park

• 12:00pm - Elks Home Christmas Project Work Days @ The Barn at Spring Oak (Elks Home)

• 1:30pm - Bedford County Fair Talent Show @ Liberty Lake Park

• 2:00pm - Milepost Music w/ The McKenzies @ Peaks of Otter Lodge

• 4:00pm - LIVE MUSIC & Dance Party w/ DJ Showtime at Bedford Co Fair @ Liberty Lake Park
  

Monday - August 24, 2026

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial
  

Tuesday - August 25, 2026

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 6:30pm - Wander & Awe Foraging Clinic w/ Bedford Co Parks & Rec @ Montvale Park
  

Wednesday - August 26, 2026

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:30am - Rock-A-Bye Reader (infant to 23 mos) @ Bedford Library

• 11:15am - Toddler Time (ages 2-3) @ Bedford Library

• 6:30pm - BSM LIVE (6th-12th Grades) @ The Outpost

• 6:45pm - Teen Bible Study @ Calvary Baptist Church

• 6:45pm - AWANA Clubs @ Calvary Baptist Church

• 7:00pm - Music Bingo @ Beales
  

Thursday - August 27, 2026

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:30am - Wagon Rides @ Gross’ Orchard

• 6:30pm - Chess Club (all ages) @ Bedford Library

• 7:00pm - Trivia @ Beale’s
  

Friday - August 28, 2026

• 9:30am - Sky Scouts Children's Education Program (ages 4-5) @ Claytor Nature Center

• 10:00am - Go Fish Fridays @ The Peaks of Otter

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:00am - Friday Breakfast Book Club: James by Percival Everett @ Bedford Library

• 10:30am - BACC 2026 Job Fair @ Blue Ridge Community Church (New London Campus)

• 11:00am - Sky Scouts Children's Education Program (ages 6-8) @ Claytor Nature Center

• 12:30am - Sky Scouts Children's Education Program (ages 8-12) @ Claytor Nature Center

• 5:00pm - Filming, FREE Pool & Half Price Draft Beers (until 6:30pm) @ Rack'Em Up Sports

• 5:00pm - Breaking Bread Youth Pantry @ Anxious for Nothing

• 6:30pm - Prayer & Pizza @ Anxious for Nothing
  

Saturday - August 29, 2026

• 8:00am - Bedford Farmers Market @ Bedford Farmers Market

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 10:00am - DIY workshop MrBeast Swarm Twister @ Bedford Lowe’s

• 10:30am - Friends of the Bedford Library Seed Saving Workshop presented by the Bedford Area Masters Gardeners @ Bedford Library

• 12:00pm - 4th Anniversary Celebration @ The Meadery at Graham Ordinary

• 1:00pm - LIVE MUSIC: Tony Franko @ Peaks of Otter Winery

• 2:00pm - LIVE MUSIC: Kinfolk @ The Meadery at Graham Ordinary

• 4:30pm - Challenged Sports Exchange presents Dragon Motorsports Summer 2026 Truck & Tractor Pull w/ local vendors & sponsorship @ Simms Farm

Sunday - August 30, 2026

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial

• 12:00pm - Elks Home Christmas Project Work Days @ The Barn at Spring Oak (Elks Home)

• 3:00pm - Fall Craft Event: Patchwork Pumpkins (register here) w/ All Good Things @ 2001 Kelso Mill Rd in Bedford

Monday - August 31, 2026

• 10:00am - Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit @ The National D-Day Memorial