Top Smith Mountain Lake Events and Live Music in March (2024)
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Explore the ultimate guide to March events at Smith Mountain Lake!
With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, live music, trivia nights and more, our handpicked selection of SML happenings promises an exciting month ahead.
Please note, this post is updated throughout the year as events are finalized so please check back often or sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to hear about everything going on at SML!
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March 1, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Charlotte’s Web: Live musical theater at Staunton River High School. 7 p.m.
Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Second Shift: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
March 2, 2024
Irish Pub Days: Live Celtic music, specialty beers and Irish-themed food at Harvest Moon Marketplace. Noon-5 p.m.
Annalyse Marie Duo: Live music performance at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Charlotte’s Web: Live musical theater at Staunton River High School. 7 p.m.
Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Crawford & Power: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
March 3, 2024
Pet Adoption Event: Presented by the Bedford Humane Society at the Bedford Humane Thrift Store at Downtown Moneta. 1-4 p.m.
Noah Spencer: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 2-4 p.m.
SML State Park Winter Lecture Series: Author Michael Bentley will present “The Changing Climate” at the SML State Park Discovery Center. 3 p.m.
March 4, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
SML Photo Club Meeting: At the SML / Moneta Library at 7 p.m.
March 7, 2024
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.
Pat Metheny: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
March 8, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Doug & Robin: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Tay Tay Dance Party: Taylor Swift-themed event for all ages at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
March 9, 2024
Ryan Greer Band: Live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace. 12:30-4 p.m.
The Rainier Trio and the Roanoke Ballet Theatre: Live chamber music and ballet performance at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center. 2 p.m.
Charlotte’s Web: Live musical theater at Staunton River High School. 7 p.m.
Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Terry & Ray: Live music performance at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Sarah Jarosz: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
March 10, 2024
Irish Pub Days: Live Celtic music, specialty beers and Irish-themed food at Harvest Moon Marketplace. Noon-5 p.m.
Charlotte’s Web: Live musical theater at Staunton River High School. 2 p.m.
March 11, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
March 14, 2024
Riddle on the Harp: Live Celtic music at the Moneta-SML Library. 11 a.m.
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.
March 15, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Charity Fashion Show: Dinner, live auction, quilt raffle and fashion show to benefit Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County. Pigg River Community Center, 6 p.m.
Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Party: Live music by Phlegar Hill, drink and food specials at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
March 16, 2024
Visit with the Easter Bunny: Bring the kids (and your cameras) for photos and cookies at Rock Outdoors. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Food and drink specials beginning at noon. Live music by Jimmy & Jerry’s Irish Jib at Mango’s Bar & Grill from 7 to 10 p.m.
Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Live music by Adam The Piano Guy, food and drink specials at Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro. 5:30-9 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Food and drink specials all weekend at The Landing Restaurant.
March 17, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Live Celtic music in an inflatable Irish pub, Irish-themed food and drink specials at The Copper Kettle. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Live music by Christian Q. at Beacon Seafood Pub. 2-4 p.m.
March 18, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
March 19, 2024
Alzheimer’s Research Workshop: Learn about the latest research advances in early detection and diagnosis, treatments and lifestyle interventions at the Moneta-SML Library. 2-3 p.m.
March 21, 2024
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.
March 22, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
March 23, 2024
Spring Vintage Market: Vendors selling local, handmade and vintage items, food trucks and live entertainment at Belle Garden Estate. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Karlee Raye: Live music performance at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
March 25, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
March 28, 2024
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.
March 29, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Travis Reigh: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Jerry Wimmer: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Stop Light Observations with Dante Elephante: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
March 30, 2024
Easter Egg-stravaganza: Egg hunt, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, crafts and family games, plus free food at Eastlake Community Church. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Travis Reigh: Live music performance at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Comedy performance at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
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Andie Gibson
MANAGING PARTNER
Andie has been covering Smith Mountain Lake since 2000 for a variety of publications, including Smith Mountain Laker Magazine, The Roanoker, SML Visitor and Newcomer Guide, SML HOME Magazine and Life Outside. As a partner in G&C Ventures, LLC, she oversees all content for our suite of websites, including Smith-Mountain-Lake.com and LakeLubbers.com.
