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!
Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on these fantastic events and live music at Smith Mountain Lake in August.
Here’s our top recommendations of things to do at Smith Mountain Lake 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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August 1-2, 2025
Wine, Balloons & Tunes
August 1-2
Come see the balloons, take photos, and enjoy other attractions such as a vendor fair, live music, and enjoy the Jump Pad and other activities. 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.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 p.m.
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. Every Saturday from May 3rd to September 28th. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Westlake Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, herbs, bedding plants, jams, jellies, and local honey. Every Saturday from May 3rd to October. 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.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 1-7 p.m.
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Keith McFadden: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
Ben Trout: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 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
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Jim & Sherry: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2 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 w SML Boomer Band: Live music at The Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 3 p.m.
August 5, 2025
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.
Live music: At Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 5-8 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 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.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 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.
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. Every Saturday from May 3rd to September 28th. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Westlake Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, herbs, bedding plants, jams, jellies, and local honey. Every Saturday from May 3rd to October. 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.
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 1-5 p.m.
Abbey & Andy: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 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.
Live music: At Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 1-4 p.m.
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Travis Reigh: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 2-4 p.m.
Elizabeth Davidson: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.
August 11, 2025
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
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. Noon.
Cornhole with Mike: At Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30 p.m.
August 13, 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.
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.
Live music: At Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 5-8 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.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 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
Bedford Farmers Market: Fresh produce, vegetables, baked goods, artisan crafts and a variety of Bedford and locally grown products. Every Saturday from May 3rd to September 28th. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Westlake Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, herbs, bedding plants, jams, jellies, and local honey. Every Saturday from May 3rd to October. 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.
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 1-7 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
Live music: At Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 1-4 p.m.
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 2-4 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 19, 2025
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.
Live music: At Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 5-8 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
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.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 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. Every Saturday from May 3rd to September 28th. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Westlake Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, herbs, bedding plants, jams, jellies, and local honey. Every Saturday from May 3rd to October. 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.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 1-7 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.
August 24, 2025
Live music: At Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 6-9 p.m.
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
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
Cornhole with Mike: At Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30 p.m.
August 27, 2025
Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 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.
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.
Live music: At Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 5-8 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.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 5-7 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. Every Saturday from May 3rd to September 28th. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Westlake Farmers Market: Fresh seasonal vegetables and large and small fruits, pasture-raised eggs, herbs, bedding plants, jams, jellies, and local honey. Every Saturday from May 3rd to October. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Live music: At Harvest Moon Marketplace. 1-5 p.m.
Live music: At Portside Grill & Bar. 1-7 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 Mitchell’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. 6-9 p.m.
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.
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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
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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.
