Top Smith Mountain Lake Events and Live Music in September (2024)
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Welcome to the ultimate guide for Smith Mountain Lake events in September!
The highlight of this month’s activities are the SML Antique and Classic Boat Show on Sept. 14 at Goodhue Boat Company – Blackwater (formerly Crazy Horse Marina) and the SML Wine Festival, which will take place Sept. 28-29 at Bernard’s Landing Resort.
We’ve also rounded up dozens more fun-filled things to do at SML this month. Keep scrolling to find the best SML activities this weekend and beyond.
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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Sept. 1, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 1 p.m.
Steve & Robin: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Fuzzy Logic: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7-11 p.m.
Labor Day Concert and Fireworks
Sept. 1 or 2 (tentative)
An evening of family fun at Eastlake Community Church. Bounce houses for the kids, food vendors, live Christian music concert and a fireworks display. 5-10 p.m.
Sept. 2, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 5, 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.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Sept. 6, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Kemistry: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Sept. 7, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Breaking the Chain: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Sept. 8, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 3 p.m.
Travis Reigh: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2-5 p.m.
Sept. 9, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 10, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 6 p.m.
Sept. 12, 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.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Sept. 13, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Sept. 14, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 5 p.m.
Out of Spite: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Show
Sept. 14, 2024
Come see beautifully restored wooden boats, meet their friendly owners and peruse a variety of vendors at the 31st edition of this popular lakeside event at Crazy Horse Marina.
Sept. 15, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 1 p.m.
Marie Anderson: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
Sept. 16, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 18, 2024
Wildlife Wednesday Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal, a tour down to the dam and a presentation by an SML State Park interpreter about the wildlife that call SML home. Noon.
Sept. 19, 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.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Sept. 20, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 5 p.m.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Sept. 21, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 5 p.m.
Fuzzy Logic: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Sept. 22, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 3 p.m.
Christian Q: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2-6 p.m.
Sept. 23, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 24, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 5 p.m.
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
Sept. 26, 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.
Sept. 27, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-6 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 5 p.m.
Sept. 28-29, 2024
Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
Sept. 28-29, 2024
One of the region’s longest-running and most popular events, this festival includes wine, beer, cider and spirits, live music and artisan vendors. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Bernard’s Landing Resort.
Sept. 28, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon and 5 p.m.
The Frequency: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Sept. 29, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 1 p.m.
Sept. 30, 2024
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
Submit to our Smith Mountain Lake events calendar: [email protected]
Ultimate Guide to SML Events & Festivals (2024)
Fun-filled Smith Mountain Lake events take place year-round here. For the most popular annual festivals and events, be sure to check out this comprehensive blog post!
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.
