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2009 Calendar of Events At Smith Mountain Lake
No matter what the season...there is always something fun to do at Smith
Mountain Lake. Check back often for updates and new events.
January 15 -- Smith
Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner -
This event is held at the Waterfront Country Club.
Special awards are presented to Chamber businesses which are selected by
their fellow members for the previous year's accomplishments.
April 18 -- Walmart FLW Spring Bass Tournament -
The first major fishing event for the
Shenandoah Division of the Bass Fishing League with great prizes,
competition and the chance to earn points in the national contest.
Registration on April 17 at the Walmart store in Bedford. Competition
centered at Parkway Marina in Huddleston.
April 22 - 26 -- ESPN Bassmaster Elite Tournament
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Be a part of the excitement of
this nationally-recognized fishing competition. All weigh-ins take
place at Parkway Marina in Huddleston.
April 24 -- Sixth-Annual SML Business Expo
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Sponsored by the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce,
this annual event showcases member businesses, service providers and
their products. Public invited. Held at Downtown Moneta.
May 2 -- 12th
Annual SML Triathlon
- Come participate or cheer your favorites in swimming, biking and
running events at the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake State Park located
in Huddleston off of the Smith Mountain Lake State Parkway (Route 626).
May 2 -- 22nd Annual Take Pride in Smith
Mountain Lake Cleanup Day -
This event marks the 22nd annual
lake-wide clean-up effort. Volunteers from the entire community
get involved in sprucing up the lake and shore for the coming summer
season. Volunteers can register individually, as a group or
organization. Call the Smith Mountain Lake Visitor Center for more
information at 540.721.1203.
May 16 -- Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run -
Special charity event that involves playing poker from
watercraft. Prizes are awarded for both winning and losing hands and
best "decked out" boat and crew. The Poker Run is dedicated to good fun
and all proceeds go to a worthy cause. Other special events surrounding
the Tom Maynard Poker Run weekend include a welcome dinner with
entertainment as well as a special boating safety orientation class.
May
18 -- 13th Annual Corporate Cup Golf Classic
- The opening of the spring golfing season at the lake is a
much-anticipated event by golfers from the surrounding communities. This
year's event will be held at The Water's Edge Country Club.
Independence
Day Celebrations -- throughout the July 4th Weekend
Lots of fun, entertainment and grand fireworks for all to see, this
major event takes place at Parkway Marina in Huddleston to celebrate our
nation's independence.
September 19 -- Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic
Boat Show - In and out of the water antique
and classic boats, a display of antique automobiles. The event will be
held at Mariners Landing in Huddleston, VA. For more information
contact the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce at 800.676.8203.
September 26 and 27 -- 21st Annual Smith Mountain Lake
Wine Festival -
This amazing weekend event includes 28 Virginia wineries
participating offering their finest vintages.
Live entertainment and much more.
One of the Lake's great events.
October 2 – 4 -- 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. Proceeds benefit local charities.
October 11 -- 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 7 -- 7th 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 in Moneta,
near the Hales Ford Bridge.
December 5 -- 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.
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