Smith Mountain Lake Blog

As the weather starts to cool down, turn up the heat with some delicious chili! The Smith Mountain Lake Chili & Craft Festival is a great way to sample some scrumptious food and check out the local talent. Check out the chili cook-off, browse the vendors, and check out the best of Smith Mountain Lake! You’re not going to want to miss this fun event. Are you looking for more great festivals, just like the Smith Mountain Lake Chili & Craft Festival? Download our free Vacation Guide! We’ve listed our […]

As much as we love the warm summer months here on Smith Mountain Lake, there’s something so wonderful about fall. The weather cools off, the air gets a little crisp, and the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a kaleidoscope of red, yellow, and orange. Celebrate the beginning of autumn at the Bridgewater Fall Festival, an annual event in Montea, VA, that is fun for the whole family. Are you looking for more great Smith Mountain Lake events, just like the Bridgewater Fall Festival? Download our free Vacation Guide! We’ve listed […]

Every September, the waters of Smith Mountain Lake fill with classic and antique boats. No, it’s not a film set or a strange flashback. It’s the Annual SML Chapter ACBS Antique Boat Festival & Show! Or, as locals refer to it, the Smith Mountain Lake Boat Show. For years, boat enthusiasts have been coming to the lake to show off their vessels and admire other beauties. Don’t miss this unique event, only at Smith Mountain Lake! Looking for other great annual events, just like the Smith Mountain Lake Boat Show? […]

You don’t have to travel all the way to Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest! Come to the Smith Mountain Lake Oktoberfest to celebrate the fall season, German culture, and delicious beer! Every year, The Willard Companies partner with the Smith Mountain Lake YMCA to sponsor the festival as well as a 5K race. All proceeds from the race benefit Franklin County YMCA, so you can feel good about joining in on the fun! Don’t miss out on this year’s Smith Mountain Lake Oktoberfest! Are you looking for more great festivals like […]