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2010 Special Events
Smith Mountain Lake is a wonderful place to set your anchor for great fun. No matter the season, there's a good reason to come to Smith Mountain Lake to relax, kick back and enjoy yourself. Contact the Visitor Center at 800.676.8203 or 540.721.1203 to find out more about the following events scheduled for this year.
2010 Calendar of Events
September
September 17 & 18 -- Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Show
In and out of the water antique and classic boats, a display of antique automobiles and a great selection of quality craft vendors. The event will be held at Mariners Landing in Huddleston, VA. For more information contact SMLRCC at 800.676.8203 or visit www.woodenboats.net.
September 25 and 26 -- 22nd Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
This amazing weekend event includes 28 Virginia wineries participating offering their finest vintages. Try wine tastings, more than 85+ quality food and craft vendors plus live entertainment— it’s one of the lakes truly GRAPE events!
October
October 1 –3 -- Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour Visit eight beautiful waterfront homes reflecting a variety of architectural and decorating styles. Tour the featured homes by car or boat.
October 10 -- Children's Miracle Network Bass Tournament Contact the Smith Mountain Lake Visitor Center for complete details about this special fishing event 800.676.8203
November
November 6 -- 8th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival Enjoy a full-day event featuring music, crafts and a spectacular competitive chili cook-off, with awards for Best Chili, People's Choice and Showmanship! Held at Bridgewater Plaza, it'll be a hot time at Smith Mountain Lake.
November 27 -- Virginia Dare Flotilla for Toys Christmas Boat Parade
An evening event, with a parade of boats 'decked out' for the holiday season with lights and displays. The boats leave port from the Virginia Dare Marina at 7 p.m., travel to Halesford Bridge at Bridgewater Plaza, circle past the SML State Park and return to the Virginia Dare Marina. This event is a local toy drive with all gifts distributed by the Lake Christian Ministries.
Additional Events: Many other events take place at Smith Mountain Lake throughout the year. Feel free to call our SML Visitor Center for an update of the latest lake happenings. Call 540.721.1203 for more information.
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsors the “Business After Hours” program for its members the third Thursday of each month from 5:00 -7:00 PM at scheduled business locations. "Business Before Hours" are also held periodically. The SML Regional Chamber of Commerce also hosts annual business educational seminars and other noteworthy events for the benefit of its membership. To learn more about the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, click on “About the Chamber” on the website or call 540.721.1203 / 800.676.8203. |
