Top Smith Mountain Lake Events and Live Music in August (2025)
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Welcome to the ultimate guide for Smith Mountain Lake events in August!
Here’s our top recommendations of things to do at Smith Mountain Lake this weekend and beyond. Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on these fantastic events at Smith Mountain Lake in August.
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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August 1-2, 2025
Wine, Balloons & Tunes
August 1-2
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Wind Vineyards with live music, hot air balloon chartered flights and tethered rides, plus a number of activities for kids. Enjoy wine and other beverages, food trucks and artisan vendors. 4:30-9 p.m.
August 1, 2025
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Annalyse Marie: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 p.m.
The Dock Wizards: Live music at Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 6-9 p.m.
Big Matt and The Time Machine: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Vintage Reign: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Nash Angeles: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
August 2, 2025
Bedford Farmers Market: Fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products. 8 a.m.-noon
Westlake Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, herbs, bedding plants, jams, jellies and local honey. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 6 p.m.
Keith McFadden: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Rarely Available: Live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace. 3-7 p.m.
Justin Prillaman: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 p.m.
Ben Trout: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Trev Hicks: Live jazz at Tiff’s Lakefront. 6:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night: At Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Travis Reigh Band: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
August 3, 2025
Blue Connection: Live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Jim & Sherry: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2 p.m.
Tim Rowlett: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 2-4 p.m.
Marie Anderson: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 3 p.m.
Sounds of Compassion with the SML Boomer Band: Live music at The Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount, to benefit Helping Hands, The Warming Shelter and Stepping Stone Mission. 3 p.m.
August 5, 2025
Spirit Yoga: Free classes at Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place. 9:30 a.m. class uses chairs and 11 a.m. uses mats. All levels welcome.
Cornhole with Mike: At Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30 p.m.
August 6, 2025
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans. Wednesdays next to the Moneta Library. 3-6 p.m.
Jerry Wimmer: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 7, 2025
Southlake Farmers Market: Fresh, locally grown and sourced goods like produce, poultry, eggs and breads. Artisan vendors and food trucks on site. Every Thursday. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wagon Rides & History Tour: A Gross Orchard free wagon ride/history tour. Every Thursday in June. 10:30 a.m. – 12 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.
Annalyse Marie: Live music at Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 5-8 p.m.
Karaoke Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 8, 2025
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Travis Reigh: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 p.m.
Tate Tuck: Live music at Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 5-8 p.m.
The Deloreans 80s Tribute Band
August 8
It’s going to be a totally rad night at Wind Vineyards as the Deloreans take the stage for live music celebrating the most memorable artists and nostalgic songs of the 1980s. Food trucks, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase. Wear your favorite 80s attire! Gates open at 4 p.m. Show 6:30-10 p.m.
Tim Martin: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Frequency: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
ON3: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta Rhythm Section: Live music at The Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
August 9, 2025
Bedford Farmers Market: Fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products. 8 a.m.-noon
Westlake Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, herbs, bedding plants, jams, jellies and local honey. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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.
Annalyse Marie: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 1-3 p.m.
Above the Fray & Friends: Live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace. 3-7 p.m.
Abbey & Andy: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Monster Truck Show
August 9-10
An action- packed event featuring world-famous monster trucks at Wind Vineyards. Plus, a kids power wheels race, motocross riders, slides and games for the kids. Gates open at 4 p.m. with the show starting at 6 both days. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Christian Q.: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 p.m.
Big Matt and the Time Machine: Live music at Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 5-8 p.m.
Elizabeth Davidson: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night: At Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Out of Spite: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
August 10, 2025
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 1 p.m.
JD Ross and Riss: Live music at Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 1-4 p.m.
Ben Jammin’ Trout: Live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Ray Eanes: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 2-4 p.m.
Elizabeth Davidson: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Travis Reigh: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
August 11, 2025
Newcomers Club Meeting: Free, informative meeting open to all lake residents (not just new) at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Guest speaker will be a representative of the Smith Mountain Lake Association. Social time starts at 10 a.m. with light refreshments. Meeting is at 10:30 a.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 3 p.m.
August 12, 2025
Spirit Yoga: Free classes at Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place. 9:30 a.m. class uses chairs and 11 a.m. uses mats. All levels welcome.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon.
Line Dancing: Free and open to all skill levels at Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place. 6-8 p.m.
Cornhole with Mike: At Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30 p.m.
August 13, 2025
Crafty Cards: Learn how to make your own greeting cards at Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place. 6-8 p.m.
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans. Wednesdays next to the Moneta Library. 3-6 p.m.
Michael Wayne Dill: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 14, 2025
Southlake Farmers Market: Fresh, locally grown and sourced goods like produce, poultry, eggs and breads. Artisan vendors and food trucks on site. Every Thursday. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and more, plus local artisans. Adjacent to the Moneta-SML Library, 13641 Moneta Road. 3-6 p.m.
Wagon Rides & History Tour: A Gross Orchard free wagon ride/history tour. Every Thursday in June. 10:30 a.m. – 12 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.
Karaoke Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 15, 2025
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Leftover Biscuits Old-Time Band: Free concert at Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place. 6 p.m.
Big Matt and The Time Machine: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Last Call Party Band: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Supafly: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-A-Whirl Band: Live music at The Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
August 16, 2025
SML Diamond Dig: Fundraiser at Jo & Co. Jewelers to support Fighting Kids Cancer. Purchase a bucket for $35 for the opportunity to dig in a huge sandbox filled with over 1,100 carats of gemstones, featuring a grand‑prize 2 ct diamond. (Buckets on sale in store and online starting July 1.) 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bedford Farmers Market: Fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products. 8 a.m.-noon
Westlake Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, herbs, bedding plants, jams, jellies and local honey. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lakeside Local: Enjoy a vibrant market bringing talented local vendors to the heart of SML. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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.
Abigail Wall: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Rarely Available Band: Live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace. 3-7 p.m.
Noah Spencer: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 p.m.
Abby & Andy: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night: At Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Funky Bone: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
August 17, 2025
The Lilianna Yates Trio: Live jazz music at Tiff’s Lakefront. 11 a.m.
John Gillie Jr: Live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Justin Prillaman: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 p.m.
Charissa Joy Duo: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2 p.m.
Tim Rowlett: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 3 p.m.
August 18, 2025
Crafty Needles: Come knit, crochet or craft with new friends at Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place. 2-4 p.m.
August 19, 2025
Spirit Yoga: Free classes at Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place. 9:30 a.m. class uses chairs and 11 a.m. uses mats. All levels welcome.
Cornhole with Mike: At Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30 p.m.
August 20, 2025
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans. Wednesdays next to the Moneta Library. 3-6 p.m.
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.
Jerry Wimmer: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 21, 2025
Southlake Farmers Market: Fresh, locally grown and sourced goods like produce, poultry, eggs and breads. Artisan vendors and food trucks on site. Every Thursday. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and more, plus local artisans. Adjacent to the Moneta-SML Library, 13641 Moneta Road. 3-6 p.m.
Wagon Rides & History Tour: A Gross Orchard free wagon ride/history tour. Every Thursday in June. 10:30 a.m. – 12 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.
Karaoke Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 22, 2025
Fall Job Fair: Presented by the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, this event at the Blue Ridge Community Church at New London connects actively hiring business in the region with job seekers. Free and open to the public. 10:30 a.m. -2 p.m.
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. 4-7 p.m.
Dave Owens: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 5-8 p.m.
Sunshine Band: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Patchwork Band: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Rare Form: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
August 23, 2025
Bedford Farmers Market: Fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products. 8 a.m.-noon
Westlake Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, herbs, bedding plants, jams, jellies and local honey. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Big Little Poker Run: Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia and take a chance to win prizes, enjoy a delicious dinner, listen to live music from one of the area’s favorite bands, and much more. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon.
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Jessie Pught: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 1-3 p.m.
Christian Q: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
TBA: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night: At Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
The Frequency: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Mavis Staples: Live music at The Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
Big Matt & the Time Machine: Live music at SML State Park Beach Pavilion presented by Friends of SML State Park. 8-10 p.m.
August 24, 2025
Battle of the Bands
Now in its 6th year, this high-energy fundraiser brings together six local bands at Mango’s Bar & Grill to battle it out for bragging rights and a $500 grand prize. Every vote you donate for your favorite band benefits SML Good Neighbors, a local nonprofit that provides free academic, enrichment and nutrition programs for elementary students, scholarships for high school seniors and leadership internships for college students.
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Travis Reigh: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 2-4 p.m.
Marie Anderson: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 1 p.m.
August 26, 2025
Spirit Yoga: Free classes at Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place. 9:30 a.m. class uses chairs and 11 a.m. uses mats. All levels welcome.
Cornhole with Mike: At Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30 p.m.
August 27, 2025
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans. Wednesdays next to the Moneta Library. 3-6 p.m.
Albarino Master Class: Wine class at SML Fine Wines. Advance tickets required. 5-8 p.m.
Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 p.m.
Tim Rowlett: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 28, 2025
Southlake Farmers Market: Fresh, locally grown and sourced goods like produce, poultry, eggs and breads. Artisan vendors and food trucks on site. Every Thursday. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and more, plus local artisans. Adjacent to the Moneta-SML Library, 13641 Moneta Road. 3-6 p.m.
Wagon Rides & History Tour: A Gross Orchard free wagon ride/history tour. Every Thursday in June. 10:30 a.m. – 12 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.
Karaoke Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
August 29, 2025
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.
Wine Producer Showcase: Meet Dr. Jose Zarhi and taste wines from his Calyptra Winery and Vineyard at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Tim Martin: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Matt Crowder Band: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
August 30, 2025
Bedford Farmers Market: Fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products. 8 a.m.-noon
Westlake Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, herbs, bedding plants, jams, jellies and local honey. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Karlee Raye: Live music at Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 p.m.
Abbey & Andy: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Rodeo: BLM Bull and Rodeo Company will be at Wind Vineyards for all of your Cowboy entertainment. 3-8 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 6 p.m.
Elizabeth Davidson: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night: At Hot shots Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Grease Fire: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
August 31, 2025
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 2-4 p.m.
Steve & Robin: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Wine 4 Wildlife 4 Miler: Enjoy the beauty of Fables and Feathers vineyards while logging some miles with friends and supporting the furry, feathered, and fantastic friends at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. 3 p.m.
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 3 p.m.
Big Matt and The Time Machine: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6:30 p.m.
Big Daddy Ray: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Submit to our Smith Mountain Lake events calendar: [email protected]
Ultimate Guide to SML Events & Festivals (2025)
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
CO-PUBLISHER & EDITOR
Andie has been covering Smith Mountain Lake since 2000 for a variety of publications, including the SML Visitor and Newcomer Guide, SML HOME Magazine, The Roanoker 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.
