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Events
There are hundreds of regular community group events, and
dozens of annual events, but
this select group is special, drawing participants from the entire region...
A few events have now reached national, even international level!
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May 2011 15th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon Olympians and world class athletes. (International Event) Smith Mountain Lake State Park www.commonwealthgames.org |
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May 2011 Numerous piles of debris like this one are collected by hundreds of volunteers (in a party atmosphere), then left to dry for a few weeks before being burned. Not only is Smith Mountain Lake rated as Virginia largest lake, it is also Virginia's cleanest lake.... a well deserved title. |
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May 2011 Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run The largest annual Smith Mountain Lake boat rally. www.smlba.com |
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May 2011 Corporate Cup Golf Tournament Regional pro-am tourney More details to be posted here in a couple of days. |
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June 2011
This award winning photo of mine was a total accident! (I was trying to shoot the old homestead behind
this lovable horse, but he kept sticking his face in my camera lens!) |
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July 2, 2011 (July 3 is
the RAIN date) Fireworks On The Water Spectacular over-the-water show. Watch from your boat or the shore.
This has to be experienced...
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September,
2011 20th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show Nostalgic boats, many wooden, some over 100 years old! Hosted at Mariner's Landing from 10:00-4:00. Exact day this September to be announced soon. www.woodenboats.net |
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September,
2011 Annual Wine Festival Dozens of regional vintners Exact dates to be announced later this year. Held at Lakewatch Plantation - Rain or Shine Saturday 11:00-6:00 & Sunday 11:00-5:00 Free Parking. NO Pets or Coolers. (For more info please contact Jim Fhauberger 721-1203) |
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October 7-9, 2011 Charity Home Tour Visit fabulous waterfront homes by boat or by car. Ticket sales support local charities. Tour goes from 10:00-5:00 on Friday and Saturday, 12:00-4:00 on Sunday. (Note: Rain or Shine!)
www.smlcharityhometour.com |
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October 7-9, 2011 Fall "Homecoming" Festival Arts, crafts, games, displays, music, food and more. (Dozens of local business are also participating!) |
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December, 2011 Flotilla for Toys Spectacular illuminated boat parade raises hundreds of gifts for local charities to help children each holiday season. More details on this years event will be posted by late summer/early fall.
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April 2011 Bassmaster ESPN Elite First Class National Fishing Contest Smith Mountain Lake is nationally famous for it's bass fishing. There are a half dozen very large tourneys a year now, but this one is huge, televised on ESPN, and attracts 100's of amateur and professional fisherman - from as far away as California! |
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