Top Smith Mountain Lake Events and Live Music in November (2023)

Welcome to the ultimate guide for Smith Mountain Lake events in November!

The highlight of this month’s activities include the annual SML Fall Chili and Craft Festival, Virginia Dare Lighted Boat Parade and Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza.

We’ve also rounded up dozens of other fun-filled things to do at Smith Mountain Lake this month. Keep scrolling to find the best SML activities this weekend and beyond.

Nov. 2, 2023

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.

Music Bingo: Two rounds of music bingo at Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.

Nov. 3, 2023

Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.

Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. 

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

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Join the original Magenta, Patricia Quinn, for a screening of the original, unedited movie and a costume contest at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

Nov. 4, 2023

Holiday Pottery Market: Vendor market event at Emerson Creek Pottery. Bring the kids for photos with Santa. Bedford Humane Society will have pets for adoption. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

BBQ and Cider Fest: Family-friendly event featuring live music by 3DT, barbeque, ice cream bar, wine, beer and cider tastings, and more at Harvest Moon Marketplace. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Bear Aware: Learn facts about the black bear population in Virginia and what to do if you encounter one. 3-4 p.m. at SML State Park.

Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10:30 p.m.

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

Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 p.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. Learn how it works.

Music Bingo: Two rounds of music bingo at Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.

Nov. 10, 2023

Discovery Center Exploration: Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake at the SML State Park’s Discovery Center. Learn how the lake was created, wander through the butterfly garden and more. 2-5 p.m.

Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.

Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. 

Barbershop Chorus Concert: The Blue Ridge Harmeneers will present their annual concert at 7 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Church. The theme is “Under the Boardwalk” and will include featured guest quartet Razzmatazz. Also Nov. 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford.

Nov. 11, 2023

Vendor & Car Show: Benefit event for the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Veteran’s Day Observance: Free event at the National D-Day Memorial featuring keynote speaker Major Gen. Mari K. Eder (U.S. Army, Ret.). 11 a.m.

Cow Pie Bingo: Rotary Club of Smith Mountain Lake fundraiser at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. $2,500 in prizes, live music by Dan Plowden, a veteran’s tribute and more. Free admission. Raffle tickets are $100 each. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

All Ears Reading Program: Event for kids (K-8) to read books to horses to increase reading skills and confidence. Plus, crafts and snacks. New Life Center for Thoroughbreds. 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Murder Mystery Night: Interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, interrogate all of the suspects and decide who committed the crime using your detective skills. 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Fables & Feathers Winery.

Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10:30 p.m.

Annalyse Marie: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 2-4 p.m.

Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.

Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 p.m. 

Music Bingo: Two rounds of music bingo at Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.

Nov. 17, 2023

Discovery Center Exploration: Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake at the SML State Park’s Discovery Center. Learn how the lake was created, wander through the butterfly garden and more. 2-5 p.m.

Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.

Travis Reigh Duo: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Camper Crafts: Kids explore camping life with a ranger then create crafts at SML State Park campground. 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Bear Aware: Learn facts about the black bear population in Virginia and what to do if you encounter one. 3-4 p.m. at SML State Park.

Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10:30 p.m.

Nov. 19, 2023

Nov. 21, 2023

Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 p.m. 

Nov. 23, 2023

SML Turkey Trot: 5K run/walk at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. 9 a.m.

Nov. 24, 2023

Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.

Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. 

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

Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10:30 p.m.

Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 p.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. Learn how it works.

Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. 

Michael Wayne Dill: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Come Home to a Franklin County Christmas: Music, dancing, food, craft vendors, Santa and much more in Downtown Rocky Mount. 5:30-9:30 p.m.

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