15th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
Olympians and world class athletes.
(International Event)
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
www.commonwealthgames.org
May 2011
Lake Clean-Up Day
Award winning volunteer project
(National awards!)
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.
Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run
The largest annual Smith Mountain Lake boat rally.
www.smlba.com
Corporate Cup Golf Tournament
Regional pro-am tourney
More details to be posted here in a couple of days.
June 2011
Annual Photo Contest
Hundreds of professional and amateur photographers display.
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!)
Fireworks On The Water
Spectacular over-the-water show.
Watch from your boat or the shore.
This has to be experienced...
This IS Smith Mountain Lake!
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
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)
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
Note: The link above has tour maps and more detailed information.
Fall "Homecoming" Festival
Arts, crafts, games, displays, music, food and more.
(Dozens of local business are also participating!)
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.
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!