Top Smith Mountain Lake Events and Live Music in November (2024)
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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, Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza and the SML Turkey Trot.
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.
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Nov. 1, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Wood & Strings: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Ashes & Arrows: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
Nov. 2, 2024
SML Fall Chili and Craft Festival
Nov. 2, 2024
Sample a variety of chili, shop and enjoy live music and amazing fall foliage lakeside at this family-friendly event. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bridgewater Plaza.
Halloween Murder Mystery: Dress in your best costume and head to Ramulose Ridge Vineyards for this meet and mingle party game. 6 p.m.
Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Virginia Dare Lighted Holiday Boat Parade
Nov. 2, 2024
Boats decorated for the season cruise from Virginia Dare Marina to Bridgewater Plaza and back starting at 7 p.m. All are invited to donate jackets, gloves and toys for distribution to local kids in need.
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
Nov. 3, 2024
Sightseeing Cruise: Enjoy a meal and a 2-hour tour of Smith Mountain Lake aboard the Virginia Dare cruise boat. 1 p.m.
The Kingston Trio: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
Nov. 4, 2024
Barbershop Chorus Concert: The Blue Ridge Harmeneers will present their annual concert at 7 p.m. at Radford Baptist Church in Moneta. The theme is “A Hard Day’s Night” with hits from the 1950s-1980s and will include the Lakeside Singers as guest performers.
Nov. 5, 2024
Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 p.m.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 8, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Barbershop Chorus Concert: The Blue Ridge Harmeneers will present their annual concert at 7 p.m. at Mountainview Church in Forest. The theme is “A Hard Day’s Night” with hits from the 1950s-1980s and will include Sound Counsel as guest quartet.
Travis Reigh Duo: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Nov. 9, 2024
Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival: Eat, drink, shop, enjoy live music and explore Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest in Forest. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Barbershop Chorus Concert: The Blue Ridge Harmeneers will present their annual concert at 2 p.m. at Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford. The theme is “A Hard Day’s Night” with hits from the 1950s-1980s and will include Sound Counsel as guest quartet.
Nov. 12, 2024
Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 p.m.
Nov. 14, 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.
Nov. 15, 2024
Jerry Wimmer: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Nov. 16, 2024
Art Open House: ArtVisions, a working studio/gallery at Westlake, will hold an open house from 1-4 p.m.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Nov. 19, 2024
Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 p.m.
Cold Case Live: An evening for true crime fans hosted by retired NCIS special agent Joe Kennedy at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 22, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Out of Spite: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Maggie Rose: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m.
Nov. 23, 2024
Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza
Nov. 23, 2024
Bring the kids to see Santa arrive by boat and hear wish lists, participate in the Elf on the Shelf contest and more at this long-running holiday tradition. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bridgewater Plaza.
Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
Nov. 26, 2024
Weekly Cornhole Tournament: Come out for some fun, food and drinks at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 6:30-9 p.m.
Nov. 28, 2024
SML Turkey Trot: 5K run/walk at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. 9 a.m.
Nov. 29, 2024
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Grease Fire: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Nov. 30, 2024
Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
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More Events TBA
These events took place in 2023 and have yet to be finalized for 2024. Stay tuned!
Music Bingo: Two rounds of music bingo at Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
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.
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6-8 p.m.
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.
Trivia Night
Nov. 17, 2023
Come out for two rounds of fun-filled trivia. Bring some friends for your team. $25 gift card for the winning team of each round.
Andie Gibson
PUBLISHER
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.
