Smith Mountain Lake Events and Live Music in April (2023)

If you’re looking for things to do at Smith Mountain Lake this weekend and throughout April, you’ve landed at the right spot! We’ve rounded up the top events, festivals, concerts and Smith Mountain Lake live music.

With warmer weather upon us, things are definitely hopping at SML. Here are our top picks!

April 3, 2023

SML Newcomers Club Meeting: Rich Faga of the SML Power Squadron will speak on boating safety and inspections, as well as tips for enjoying the lake. Light refreshments. Free. 10 a.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

Trivia Night: Indoor and outdoor fun, food and drinks at Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.

April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023

Wine Wednesdays: Weekly wine tasting and live music at ElectricCoArt in Bedford. 5-7 p.m.

Weekly Karaoke Night: Sing your heart out, meet new people and enjoy food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6-9 p.m. 

Weekly Old Time Jam: Enjoy the sounds of old-time dance music and the tastes of local spirits at Twin Creeks Distillery. 7-9 p.m.

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

Weekly Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. Learn how it works.

Keith Campbell: Live music at Fables & Feathers Winery. 4:30-8 p.m.

Noah Spenser: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

APRIL 8, 2023

Hunter Overstreet: Live music at Fables & Feathers Winery. Noon-6 p.m.

Homegrown Music Series: The town of Rocky Mount partners with Twin Creeks Distillery to bring together some of the region’s most talented bluegrass, old time and gospel musicians for live music at the Rocky Mount Train Depot. 5:30-9 p.m.

Kemistry: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill starting at 7 p.m.

Raistlin Brabson: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

April 14, 2023

Michael Tice: Live music at Fables & Feathers Winery. 4:30-8 p.m.

Mic Madness: A blend of karaoke and open mic night at Beacon Seafood Pub at Virginia Dare Marina. 6-9 p.m.

Jodie & Bo: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m. 

Kerosene Willy: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

April 15, 2023

Daniel Kepel: Live music at Fables & Feathers Winery. Noon-6 p.m.

Christian Q: Beacon Seafood Pub at Virginia Dare Marina. 6 p.m.

NiteKAP: Live music at Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford. 6:30 p.m.

Fuzzy Logic: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill starting at 7 p.m.

Del McCoury Band: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

Langhorne Slim and John Craigie: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

April 20, 2023

The Robert Cray Band: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

April 21, 2023

The Frequency: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m. 

Paint & Sip: Enjoy a fun evening of painting and sipping at Fables & Feathers Winery. 6:30-8 p.m. 

APRIL 22, 2023

Family Day at the National D-Day Memorial: Artifact displays, demonstrations, children’s activities, living historians, musical performances, special tours and live music from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.

Falling Creek Spring Festival: Come out and enjoy more than 50 vendors, food trucks, bounce houses and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5133 Falling Creek Road, Bedford.

Terrapin Mountain Earth Festival: Live music and earth-friendly education from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sedalia Center, Sedalia.

That Guy Will: Live music at Fables & Feathers Winery. Noon-6 p.m.

Earth Day Event: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle: Activities and crafts for kids at Smith Mountain Lake State Park that focus on keeping the environment clean and helping local wildlife. 1-3 p.m.

Legacy Dinner: Join the Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument at its annual Legacy Dinner and Silent Auction. Speaker and live music. 5 p.m. at Booker T. Washington National Monument. 

Annalyse Marie: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill starting at 7 p.m.

BlackHawk: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

April 23, 2023

Morgan Myles: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill starting at 4 p.m. This concert is a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish and SML Good Neighbors.

The Wailin’ Jennys: Live music at the Coves Amphitheater. Gates open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. 

North Mississippi Allstars: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

April 27, 2023

The Machine Performs Pink Floyd: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

April 28, 2023

Daniel Kepel: Live music at Fables & Feathers Winery. 4:30 p.m.

Charity Cheers 4: Live concert by the SML Boomer Band at Hickory Hill Vineyards to benefit Food for Kids Weekend Pack-a-Sack. 6-10 p.m. 

Smith Mountain Arts Council Photo Contest and Show: Awards reception at Bethlehem United Methodist Church. 6 p.m.

Beat Farmers: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m. 

APRIL 29, 2023

Smith Mountain Arts Council Photo Contest and Show: Public exhibition open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.

Animal Rescue Adopt-A-Thon: Several area SML-area pet rescue organizations will have adoptable pets and staff/volunteers available to talk to community members about the services they provide. A great opportunity to volunteer and/or become a foster for these area pet rescues. Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SML Pavilion.

Leon Whistler Bluegrass Band: Live music at Fables & Feathers Winery. Noon-6 p.m.

Tate Tuck Band: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill starting at 7 p.m.

April 30, 2023

Smith Mountain Arts Council Photo Contest and Show: Public exhibition open from 3 to 5 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.

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