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The Corporate Cup Golf Tournament At Smith Mountain Lake

The Corporate Cup

In 1997 the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce began hosting the Corporate Cup Golf Tournament as one of their fundraisers.  Its location alternates yearly between two private country clubs encouraging optimal challenge. Proceeds…

D-Day Living History Weekend

D-Day Living History Weekend

There will be a Living History weekend this month in Bedford near Smith Mountain Lake. Living History events make moments in our nation’s history come alive through discussion and live demonstrations of the period.…

Do The Foxtrot

Do The Foxtrot

Smith Mountain Lake is ripe with opportunities to participate in new and interesting activities. Learning Ballroom dance is one of those. Have you ever enjoyed watching one of those old movies where they held…

Easter Weekend

Easter Weekend

Easter weekend is upon us and it is always a happy occasion at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. You can choose from family activities at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Easter egg hunts, Sunrise services, and Kite…

Go Fly a Kite

Go Fly a Kite

We have had some perfect days for flying a kite at Smith Mountain Lake here lately. When was the last time you took your kids out and watched their faces light up with the…

Unusually Early Easter

Unusually Early Easter

On March 23rd it will be Easter and folks at Smith Mountain Lake are gearing up for spring break, visits from relatives, and inspirational church activities. Wait a minute, March 23rd? Isn’t Easter usually…

50th Annual Highland Maple Festival

50th Annual Highland Maple Festival… and More

More fun for the folks at Smith Mountain Lake is at hand. March 8-9 and 15-16 – 50th Annual Highland Maple Festival – Take a step back in time to Highland County, “Virginia’s Switzerland.”…

Tuskegee Golden Voices

Tuskegee Golden Voices

One of the founding fathers of Tuskegee Institute and University in Tuskegee, Alabama was Smith Mountain Lake’s own Booker T. Washington. Its first 30 students began their classes in 1881 in a dilapidated church.…

Roanoke Civic Center Boat Show

Roanoke Civic Center Boat Show

Even though this boat show is in Roanoke rather than at Smith Mountain Lake, those who have attended in the past know it is worth the drive. This year’s Southwest Virginia Boat Dealer’s Association…

National D-Day Memorial Event At Smith Mountain Lake

National D-Day Memorial Event

Very near Smith Mountain Lake in the City of Bedford, Va. is the National D-day Memorial Foundation. If you have not made time to go visit it, this might be a good time to…

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