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Celebrate 60 Years of Smith Mountain Lake by Giving Back on Cleanup Day

The community is invited to honor the 60th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake by rolling up their sleeves and taking part in Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day on May 2.

2025 Take Pride in SML Cleanup Days Net 26 Tons of Debris

Community volunteers collected more than 26 tons of debris as part of the 37th Annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Days.

Women Who Make Your Day at the Lake

A spotlight on the women powering Smith Mountain Lake’s business scene.

All About the Water

Soak up the season with lake days, boat rides and shoreline escapes.

Moneta: The Why and Wherefore

Moneta’s melting pot has created a hot spot of great real estate — and community.

2021 SML Business Expo Thrives at New Location

Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce says their 17th annual business expo was a terrific success for locals.

Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival Rescheduled for 2022

The SML Wine Festival is now scheduled for Sept. 17-18, 2022, at Mariners Landing.

25th Annual SML Golf Tournament Crowns Champions

The 2021 golf champions have been crowned at the 25th annual Smith Mountain Lake Golf Tournament.

Bridgewater Marina’s “Feed the Fish” Program Reels In Nearly $20K for Charity

Bridgewater Marina's "Feed the Fish" program succeeds in raising nearly $20,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

28th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival

Learn more about the 28th annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, now back on the lake for all to enjoy!

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Celebrate 60 Years of Smith Mountain Lake by Giving Back on Cleanup Day

The community is invited to honor the 60th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake by rolling up their sleeves and taking part in Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day on May 2.
Volunteers from SML USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 81 take a break after clearing leaves, branches and other debris from the shoreline during a Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake cleanup event in May.

2025 Take Pride in SML Cleanup Days Net 26 Tons of Debris

Community volunteers collected more than 26 tons of debris as part of the 37th Annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Days.
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Women Who Make Your Day at the Lake

A spotlight on the women powering Smith Mountain Lake’s business scene.
“We believe in supporting each other, whether we’re out on the water or socializing on land. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about sailing, racing or is just curious about getting out on the water.” —David Chapin

All About the Water

Soak up the season with lake days, boat rides and shoreline escapes.
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Moneta: The Why and Wherefore

Moneta’s melting pot has created a hot spot of great real estate — and community.
Alicia Smith with F&S Building Innovations speaks to a prospective customer at the Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo on Oct. 15 at EastLake Community Church.

2021 SML Business Expo Thrives at New Location

Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce says their 17th annual business expo was a terrific success for locals.
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Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival Rescheduled for 2022

The SML Wine Festival is now scheduled for Sept. 17-18, 2022, at Mariners Landing.
Participants in the 25th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Invitational await the results of raffle and door prize drawings following play on June 11 at Copper Cove Golf Club.

25th Annual SML Golf Tournament Crowns Champions

The 2021 golf champions have been crowned at the 25th annual Smith Mountain Lake Golf Tournament.
Kids throw popcorn to the carp that gather around the docks at Bridgewater Marina and Boat Rentals. The Smith Mountain Lake business recently donated nearly $20,000 to Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia by contributing 100 percent of 2020 popcorn sales at its Bridgewater Plaza location.

Bridgewater Marina’s “Feed the Fish” Program Reels In Nearly $20K for Charity

Bridgewater Marina's "Feed the Fish" program succeeds in raising nearly $20,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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28th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival

Learn more about the 28th annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, now back on the lake for all to enjoy!
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