2008 Calendar of Events At Smith Mountain lake

April 2008

April 25th-BUSINESS EXPO (11:00 - 5:00 PM)

Sponsored by the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce this annual event showcases member businesses, services and products. 

May 2008

May 3-10th ANNUAL SML TRIATHLON
Come participate or cheer your favorites in swim, bike and running events at our beautiful Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

May 3-21st ANNUAL TAKE PRIDE IN SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CLEANUP DAY

2008 marks the 21st annual clean-up. Just about the whole community gets involved in sprucing up the lake for the coming summer season. Volunteers can register individually, as a group or organization.  Call the Chamber for more information.

May 5th-11th ANNUAL CORPORATE CUP GOLF CLASSIC
The Waters Edge Country Club Lunch - 11:30 AM
Tee off - 1:00 PM
The opening of the spring golfing season at the lake is a much-anticipated event by golfers from the surrounding communities.

TOM MAYNARD MEMORIAL POKER RUN May 17
Poker game played on water with great prizes for winning and losing hands, best appearing boat and crew plus a welcome dinner with entertainment and a special boating safety orientation.

June 2008
 

June 7-Pigg River Ramble Canoe Race and Fun Float

June 21 - 22-5th Annual Celebrate the Lake
Gather your friends & start the Summer season with the 5th Annual Celebrate the Lake Weekend:

Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Parrot Cove:
*  Antique Boat Show
*  Neighborhood Boat Parade
*  Vendors
*  Activities for all ages
*  Dinner Overlooking the lake

Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Smith Mountain State Park:
Young and old will have a great afternoon -
*  Music
*  Food
*  Demonstrations
*  Exhibits
*  Fishing for kids
*  Raffle and more

July 2008

July 4th-INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Loaded with fun, entertainment and grand fireworks, two major events take place at two different marinas to celebrate our nation's independence.

August 2008

August 9-18TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW -
Mariners Landing, 1037 Whitetail Drive, Huddleston, VA 24104 for the Antique & Classic Boat Show. The event is open to the public Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While the event is free, donations will be accepted for this year’s featured charity.

The show, now in its 18th year, is presented by the Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. It includes cruisers, mahogany hulls, utilities, outboards, runabouts and canoes. Most are locally owned, but many boating enthusiasts make the trip to SML from surrounding states.

The show will also include vendors with crafts and nautical items, food and drink, and activities for kids. For more information on the boat show, contact Lars Okeson 540.297.8451 or www.woodenboats.net

August 15 - November 15-ANNUAL "FOUR SEASONS" PHOTO CONTEST

The Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce features an annual "Four Seasons of SML" photo contest open to local amateur photographers.  The contest begins in August and finishes up in November.  Judging takes place the week after the deadline for submission.
 

September 2008

September 27th and 28th-20th ANNUAL SML WINE FESTIVAL

Held at Bernard's Landing Resort and Conference Center at

Smith Mountain Lake. No Pets - No Coolers - No Refunds - Free Parking
 

October

October 3, 4, 5th-SML CHARITY HOME TOUR
Visit eight beautiful waterfront homes reflecting a variety of architectural and decorating styles. Tour by boat or car.

October 25th - Blue Ridge Folk Life Festival - Ferrum.

November
 

November 1 - 6th Annual SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE FALL CHILI FESTIVAL

A full day event featuring music, crafts and a spectacular Chili cook-off, with awards for Best Chili, People's Choice and Showmanship!  It'll be a hot time at Smith Mountain Lake with chili tasting, fun, entertainment and awarding of prizes all at Bridgewater Plaza just off Route 122, Moneta.  Children under 12 are free;  Free parking.

December

Christmas Days in Old Virginia - December 6th

December 6th-11th Annual VA. 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 PM, travel to Halesford Bridge at Bridgewater Plaza, finally they circle past the SML State Park before returning to the marina. This event is a local toy drive with all gifts distributed by the Lake Area Christian Ministries.