Lynchburg Regional Events Archives - Land and Table https://landandtable.com/category/lynchburg-regional-events/ Cultivating a thriving local food system in the Lynchburg, VA region Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:57:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://landandtable.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-land-table-favicon-32x32.png Lynchburg Regional Events Archives - Land and Table https://landandtable.com/category/lynchburg-regional-events/ 32 32 39422686 Film to Farm: Farmers for America (Forest) – June 30 https://landandtable.com/2018/06/film-to-farm-farmers-for-america-forest-june-30/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:57:37 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=2409

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]]> Farmers for America at Restoration Acres Farm (in Forest). Check out the details below and get more info here and here. ———————– Join us at Restoration Acres Farm on Saturday, June 30 for an evening of friends, fellowship and fun on the farm. The event starts at 6:00pm with fun for the whole family as we enjoy food, fun, and tours of the farm. Food will be provided by Uprooted, Great Day Gardens, and Tha Best Kombucha. Then, at 8:00pm, we’ll show the highly acclaimed documentary Farmers For America, narrated by Mike Rowe. The documentary explores the changing American farm scene and changing consumer trends. The film takes a close look at today’s farmers, and those standing in line to replace them. Can their spirit and energy bring urban and rural America together over our common need for food? Around 9:15pm, at the conclusion of the film, stick around for a panel discussion with the documentary’s filmmaker, director and producer Graham Merriweather. It’s sure to be a great evening for everyone. Ticket cost is $10 per vehicle. Tickets can be purchased by calling 434-455-4485, in-person by visiting the Lynchburg Community Market, or at the event. Have questions about the event – contact Lynchburg Community Market manager Jennifer Kennedy. RSVP on Facebook >>]]>

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]]> 2409 2nd Annual Bedford’s Finest Fare – September 13 https://landandtable.com/2015/08/2nd-annual-bedfords-finest-fare-september-13/ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 03:17:01 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=1356

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]]> Land and Table has the privilege of again being a sponsor and a part of the planning process for the annual farm to table food event Bedford’s Finest Fare on Sunday, September 13, 2015 (4 to 8pm). This second annual Bedford County celebration of local food and drink will feature an expanded lineup of stellar restaurant chefs plus local wineries, a local brewery, local farms, and the bluegrass sounds of well-known band New Standard Bluegrass. If you did not attend last year it was a phenomenal evening of music and delicious local foods. As a fundraiser for the Bower Center for the Arts, this event is a unique community gathering to celebrate the combined efforts of local farmers, together with local chefs, to produce an amazing small plates feast of mouth-watering culinary offerings. After the success of last year’s Finest Fare – this year will feature an expanded space (from the Wharton Garden to the road – which will be closed off) with room for a hundred more folks than last year (tickets limited to 300) to dine and dance with even more local food, beer, and wine to sample throughout the evening – plus new ticket options for those of you who may just want to come for the music. Enjoy the hometown spirit of Bedford’s ‘Centertown‘ as you celebrate the local tastes and sounds that Bedford County and the Lynchburg region have to offer. It truly will be an evening to remember. This year’s lineup of restaurant’s include: Featured local drinks will include beer and wine from: Also featuring meats and produce from these farms… and many more: From the Bower Center website:
Join us for an evening at the Bower Center for the Arts on Sunday, September 13, 2015, 4 to 8pm, and come enjoy a wonderful evening of great food, beverages, and entertainment in The Wharton Garden. Bedford’s Finest Fare will celebrate Bedford’s vibrant local foods and beverages. Local chefs will offer a sampling of mouth-watering gourmet appetizers, entrees, and desserts featuring locally-grown and raised meats, fish and produce from throughout Bedford County and several regional producers.  An array of beverages will include beer from Apocalypse Ale Works and local wines. In addition to tasting this sumptuous fare, you can also visit local producers of food, beer and wine at their display tables.
Get Exclusive Updates About the Upcoming Event at the Bedford’s Finest Fare Facebook page Get Your Tickets Now (only 300 will be sold): $30 in advance. $35 at the gate. $15 for kids 12 and under. Kids 5 and under: free. $10 for band only, no food/beverages. Tickets available online at: www.lynchburgtickets.com And also in person at:   [caption id="attachment_1357" align="aligncenter" width="800"]2nd Annual Bedford's Finest Fare 2nd Annual Bedford’s Finest Fare (click image to view flyer for printing)[/caption]]]>

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]]> 1356 Bedford County Fair To Showcase Farming Community https://landandtable.com/2015/07/bedford-county-fair-to-showcase-farming-community/ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 21:59:19 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=1321

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]]> Bedford County Fair[/caption] The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board (AEDAB – also known as the Ag Board), in partnership with the Bedford County Tourism Department, will host its first Bedford County Fair in close to 45 years on August 28, 29, and 30, 2015. The Bedford County Fair will feature a variety of events to attract all ages and interests, including equine demonstrations on Friday, a youth livestock show for FFA and 4-H, as well as a ‘Bedford Grown’ Farmers Market on Saturday, and an antique car show and unique animal display on Sunday. The public is also encouraged to enter a series of competitions that will highlight the best local: crops, fresh vegetables, art, baked goods,  sewing, floral arrangements and preserved food arrangement contests and many more! The event will feature a series of live bands throughout the days of the fair, with a grand concert Saturday evening. There will be a designated wine tasting garden for local wineries to showcase and sell their products. In addition, Cole Amusements will provide a variety of mid-way rides and attractions for families and children to enjoy. Bedford County Fair hours will be Friday, Aug. 28, 1 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 30, 1 – 6 p.m. There will be no entrance fee and parking will be free of charge as well. Attendees will only be required to pay for rides and special attractions and for any food or products they choose to purchase. Bedford farms and food producers are encouraged to participate by being a part of the Saturday Farmers Market or by reserving a table space to promote your farm and farm products throughout the duration of the fair. Other vendors will include: The Department of Forestry, the Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Center, farm equipment dealers, farm supply dealers, and much more. For questions about signing up for Saturday Farmers Market please contact John Graham. For questions about signing up to have a table at the fair please contact Jerry Craig, Director of Bedford County Tourism. For sign-up forms and more details please visit: www.BedfordCoFair.com or visit: www.BedfordEconomicDevelopment.com]]>

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]]> 1321 Liberty University Campus Garden Hosts Viewing of Film 'FRESH' – March 17 https://landandtable.com/2015/03/fresh-the-film-at-liberty-university/ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 04:12:54 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=1251

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]]> The fine folks at the Liberty University Campus Garden are going to be hosting a viewing of the documentary film ‘FRESH’ on Tuesday, March 17 at 7pm, on campus at the Lahaye Event Space (map) (in the Lahaye Student Union). (RSVP on Facebook!) (Please note: we are moving the Land and Table monthly gathering to March 24) View Larger Map If you are not familiar with the documentary, FRESH it is a hopeful film that bears witness to the emerging sustainable agriculture movement that is seeking to reinvent our food system – literally from the ground up.  The movie “…celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are reinventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our plane” Afterwards, the organizer of Land and Table (and co-founder of the Sustainable Traditions project) will be speaking briefly on the relevance of sustainable agriculture and Creation Care to Christian faith – and local farmers will be present for conversation. View the film trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwR44T69_Is]]>

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]]> 1251 Bedford's Finest Fare | September 14 https://landandtable.com/2014/08/bedfords-finest-fare-september-14/ Mon, 18 Aug 2014 19:30:22 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=1095

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]]> Celebrating local foods: a fundraiser for the Bower Center of the Arts[/caption] Save the date for our next Land and Table community potluck on Saturday, September 13th. Details for our monthly gathering are coming up (sooner than last month’s details which were really late – I promise!). In the meantime though – we wanted to share with you an event that will be coming up the day after our September monthly gathering. On Sunday, September 14, Land and Table (among other sponsors like Town Kitchen and Provisions, Millstone Tea Room Restaurant, Benjamin’s Restaurant, Fishers Restaurant, and the Bedford Social Club) will be sponsoring a fundraising event, Bedford’s Finest Fare, for the Bower Center for the Arts (which is an incredible non-profit serving the local community). You won’t want to miss this unique event highlighting the culinary arts of local chefs as they prepare some of the local meats and produce of several of the farms in the Land and Table network and other local independent farmers. Here are the details from the Bower Center website:
“BEDFORD’s FINEST FARE Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 14th from 4:00 – 8:00 and come enjoy a wonderful evening of great food, beverages, and entertainment in The Wharton Garden. Bedford’s Finest Fare will celebrate Bedford’s vibrant local foods and beverages. Local chefs will offer a sampling of mouth-watering gourmet appetizers, entrees, and desserts featuring locally-grown and raised meats, fish and produce from throughout Bedford County and several regional producers. This delicious menu includes Chipotle Smoked Summer Sausage, Smoked Trout Dip with Crudites and Crostinis, Rezzonico Lamb, Asian Salad, plus tempting desserts. An array of beverages will include beer from Apocalypse Ale Works and local wines. In addition to tasting this sumptuous fare, you can also visit local producers of food, beer and wine at their display tables. Finally, the Harbor Band will entertain you with their eclectic mix of Indie-Alt-Rock music. Tickets will be available, in advance, at the Bower Center for the Arts or online at Lynchburg Tickets for $30.00, or $35.00 at the gate. Tickets for children 12 years of age and under are $15.00; children five years of age and under are free. We can’t wait to see you Bower Center’s first Bedford’s Finest Fare for an evening of fantastic food, music, and fun with family, friends and neighbors. All proceeds will benefit Bower Center for the Arts. For more information, please call the Bower Center at 540-586-4235 or visit Bower Center’s Facebook page.”  
RSVP on Facebook and go buy your tickets (tickets are limited so don’t wait to support this great cause and experience some phenomenal food!) [caption id="attachment_1097" align="aligncenter" width="800"]Bedford's Finest Fare 2014 event flyer Bedford’s Finest Fare 2014 event flyer[/caption]   And if you are wondering who designed the logo and marketing materials for Bedford’s Finest Fare – you guessed it – the same ones behind all the Land and Table event marketing: Wisely Woven {Creative Media}. Shoot them an email for a quote on your marketing communications (web or print) – and support local business!]]>

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]]> 1095 Healthy Eating, Healthy Living Seminar at Our Father's Farm | July 12th https://landandtable.com/2014/07/healthy-eating-healthy-living-seminar-fathers-farm-july-12th/ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 23:51:22 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=1057

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]]> Healthy Eating, Healthy Living seminar[/caption] For those of you who want a busy day this Saturday – before our monthly Land and Table community potluck you may want to check out this seminar from the folks at Our Father’s Farm in Gretna. See below for details: Healthy Eating, Healthy Living Seminar
Come and enjoy a one day seminar studying the truths of divine design and personal responsibility with regard to how we live and eat. Saturday, July 12th at Our Father’s Farm | 10:00-4:00 (Lunch Included) Please come out and enjoy a wonderful day of learning! A sampling of topics include:
  • Why, where, and how to source local
  • Organic foods at better prices
  • How to prepare these more expensive “real foods” the best ways possible
  • Caring for your skin and gut naturally with home made nature’s products and lacto fermented foods and condiments
  • Creating a homeopathic health care kit for your family and learning how and when to administer home remedies
  • Hands on work in the kitchen
  • … and much more.
Cost $65 which includes, the day long seminar, a booklet of information and recipes you will learn about during the class, a brief farm tour and a lunch made from delicious natural foods from the farm so you can taste what you’ll be learning about. Call or email to secure a spot in this class, seats are limited. Please make checks payable to “Our Father’s Farm” and send to the address below. We look forward to seeing some of you for an exciting day of learning, tasting, seeing, and doing! ================================= Testimony from a previous class: “I loved hearing Kim’s journey to healthy eating- it is empowering & filled with encouragement. I walked away from the workshop with knowledge, motivation and the desire to take the time to provide & prepare my best to serve my family. I enjoyed the hands on time in the kitchen learning a new way to prepare healthy food. Kim speaks through experience and her convictions and joy for what she shares is amazing.”   Our Email and phone number below: orders@ourfathersfarmva.com or 434-656-1188. We hope you can make it!   Our Father’s Farm and the Fuhrmann Family 2664 Deer View Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-1188 www.ourfathersfarmva.com info@ourfathersfarmva.com
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]]> 1057 Land and Table at Artisan Fair This Saturday https://landandtable.com/2014/05/land-and-table-at-artisan-fair-this-saturday/ Thu, 29 May 2014 20:38:39 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=913

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]]> Land and Table is focused on community renewal through cultivating and growing the local food movement and sustainable agriculture in the region. Local sustainable farmers, organic gardeners, community gardeners, artisanal food producers and others who are apart of the local foodshed are akin to the craftsmen, artists and other creative folks who make up the local arts and crafts scene. We are all interested in creating a thriving local community – ecologically, economically, socially, and culturally. This Saturday, May 31st – we will be at the fantastic event, the Artisan Fair at Sedalia which will showcase some of the best local arts, crafts and farm products our area has to offer – and great music too! We hope to see you there!  ]]>

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]]> 913 Randolph College: Spring Organic Garden Workshops https://landandtable.com/2013/03/randolph-college-spring-organic-garden-workshops/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:35:16 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=475

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If you haven’t checked out Randolph College’s Organic Garden and Orchard now is your chance! They are hosting a Spring series of workshops – that are free and open to the public! You can’t beat that! Check out the flyer below or download: here.

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]]> 475 The Line: Poverty In America (Film viewing in Lynchburg Friday Night) https://landandtable.com/2012/10/the-line-poverty-in-america-film/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:51:36 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=380

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]]> A new film on poverty: ‘The Line’[/caption] I know many of you reading this may not struggle with poverty. But of some of you may be like me who has recently had hours cut at your job or you may be wrestling with unemployment. For millions of us, the poverty line is always above our heads – and in our current economic meltdown more of us are falling below that line. More and more of us are struggling to make ends meet and on a bad day have trouble putting food on the table. If you have never dealt with this hard reality I encourage you to seek understanding and compassion on an issue that effects more of your neighbors than you think. Too often I hear people casting judgement on those who deal chronically with financial instability or lack. The assumption often is that these people can choose to lift themselves out of their current situation. While I believe we must rise above an attitude of shame and victimization – the reality is – for many of us there are no easy answers. I was encouraged to hear about a local viewing of a new movie that uncovers what may be hidden to those who are yet unaffected by the economic crisis. ‘The Line‘, a new film from the Christian non-profit Sojourners and the Emmy-Award winning writer and producer Linda Midgett, is shedding light on this expanding reality that too often goes ignored and untalked about:
“From Emmy Award-winning producer Linda Midgett, The Line is a groundbreaking forty-minute documentary uncovering the emerging and entrenched faces of poverty in our country. As Sojourners CEO Jim Wallis puts it, “more and more of our friends are in poverty — in the pews, in our workplaces — through no fault of their own, and they are slipping below the poverty level.” In the Chicago suburbs, a single dad was laid off from his bank and is now a regular at the local food pantry, trying to make it by with three kids. On Chicago’s west side, deep poverty creates a culture of violence and hopelessness. On the Gulf Coast, a fisherman struggles post-BP oil spill and Hurricane Katrina because environmental crises mean the loss of his livelihood. In North Carolina, we see that hard work and determination don’t always mean success. What does this mean for the future of our country? How do real-life stories change the narrative about poverty? What can we do about it?”
If you are in the Lynchburg regional area I hope you will be able to make it out to a viewing of ‘The Line’ tomorrow night. See details below. If you are not in the local area please look for a local viewing (or host your own screening) in your town at: the film’s website.
“The newest film from Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Linda Midgett is coming to Lynchburg. As part of a broader campaign to bring light to the new faces of poverty and the aftermath of the recession, national Christian non-profit Sojourners has produced a documentary film called The Line. Other support organizations include Bread for the World, World Vision, the MacArthur Foundation, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Christian Community Development Association, and OXFAM America. This 40-minute film uncovers the emerging and entrenched faces of poverty in our country. The screening is free and open to the public. Space is limited.”
WHAT: Screening of the film The Line WHERE: The Lodge of the Fisherman, 4415 Boonsboro Rd, Lynchburg, VA WHEN: Friday, October 19, 2012, 7:00 pm CONTACT: Kaye Edwards, kaye.edwards6@gmail.com (Church of the Covenant, United Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ, www.chcov.org)   ]]>

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]]> 380 The Gathering at Sedalia | Oct 6 https://landandtable.com/2012/09/the-gathering-at-sedalia-oct-6/ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:14:31 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=360

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]]> The Gathering at Sedalia, sustainability event – October 6, 2012[/caption] Our friends down the road at the Sedalia Center are putting on a ‘local, sustainable skill-sharing’ and sustainability event here in Bedford County, coming up in October! We plan on being there and hope you will too.
The Gathering at Sedalia – For Sustainability and the Art of Mindful Living Come out and find out about sustainable farming and gardening, composting, permaculture, soil and water conservation, renewable energy, primitive skills, and more. Visit booths maintained by resource-sharing organizations, and join our new Do It Yourself Renewable Energy Club! The Gathering  is essentially educational in nature and will follow the general model of a skills-sharing event.  Vendors and participants will be drawn first from the local community. Vendors are invited free of charge to sell their products provided their vending site holds an educational demonstration or exhibit and that someone is present at the site to answer attendees’ questions. DETAILS: When: Oct. 6, 2012 | Time: 10:00am – 4:00 pm Where: Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Rd. , Big Island, VA 24526 (Just off Rt. 122, the Big Island Highway.  Turn west onto Route 638, Sedalia School Road, at the corner of the Sedalia Country Store) Cost: $5.00; Free admission for children 12 and under ————————————- Type of Event: Educational Event; Local Sustainable Skills Sharing Camping Available Friday and Saturday nights. $5.00 rough camping per night; $20.00 electrical hookup for one night; $30.00 two nights.
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