There is a lot going on at Smith Mountain Lake in the fall, so I thought it was a good time to list some of the fun things you won’t want to miss. You can be part of feeding the hungry, taste delicious chili’s, enjoy musical harmony and much more! At the top of that [...]

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What an exciting opportunity to win an awesome prize package and experience Smith Mountain Lake! Here is how it works: Buy a raffle ticket at one of the locations mentioned below. This raffle ticket (or tickets) will be your possibility of winning a $5000 package at the lake. The package will include a 1 week vacation rental, [...]

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The following press release is currently on wires to more than 17,500 outlets in support of the World Premiere of LAKE EFFECTS filmed at Smith Mountain Lake, Va., a Hallmark Movie Channel Original starring Jane Seymour, Scottie Thompson, Madeline Zima, Jeff Fahey, Ben Savage, Evan Podell, Sean Patrick Flanery and Casper Van Dien, Sunday, May 6 [...]

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If you have been hoping for some excitement at Smith Mountain Lake this spring, you will not be disappointed! Here are just a few of the great activities you might want to participate in during the month of April. Buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win a $5000 package, including 1 week’s vacation rental, 7 day [...]

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You can hardly live at Smith Mountain Lake without realizing it’s claim to fame in the fishing arena….especially bass fishing. Coming up in April is an even you won’t want to miss if you follow fins. For the second year in a row, over 120 College teams from Texas to New York will come to [...]

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Maybe you think January is not the best time to be outdoors at Smith Mountain Lake? Well there might be more than know going on for outdoor lovers this winter. I know there are several of these activities my family will enjoy. How about a visit to the Danville Science Center in Danville, Va. where for [...]

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Don’t miss the 9th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival on November 5th. The whole family will enjoy a day at the lake with music, crafts and of course the spectacular competitive chili cook-off.  Trophies will be awarded for “Best Chili,” “People’s Choice,” and “Showmanship.” Chili cooking will begin at 9am. on [...]

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Somehow autumn ends up being my favorite season at Smith Mountain Lake every year. No matter how I may look forward to Spring, there is something in the air in the fall that is exciting and invigorating in a way unlike any other time of year. And though you might think all the fun leaves with [...]

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The excitement is building for the 2011 Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival. Advance discount tickets are now available at $4 off the price they will be on September 24th and 25th at the gates to the Wine Festival. This is a fabulous event with fabulous wine, great food and continuous live entertainment/music. Taster tickets are $18 [...]

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I’m sure most of you are appreciating the cooler temperatures at Smith Mountain Lake this month. It has been one amazingly hot summer and while we hope the sunshine is not over, September has ushered in some sweeter, less humid days. Even though summer is beginning to fade, the fun keeps on keeping on and [...]

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