The Forest Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday morning behind the Forest Public Library.  The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!

Beginning on June 24, the Bower Center for the Arts will host the 4th Biennial Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibit. A reception and awards presentation will be held on Friday, July 18th beginning at 5:00pm.   The public is invited to attend this free reception. It is open to the public.  As always, admission to the galleries are...

Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing each week.  Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing! 

Live music on the water front! Enjoy the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, great food and awesome music! Click here to see who is playing each week. 

Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Come enjoy great live music in the park! The entry fee is $7 per person, and children 12 and under get in free. Parking fee is included in ticket price. Ice cream, drinks and other refreshments will be for sale. Don't forget lawn chairs. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake...

The barnyard at Lottie J Farm will be open where you can visit with goats, alpacas, miniature donkeys, pigs, bunnies and chickens. Feed for animals is included with admission. Kids love our play barn with swings, slides (including a 40 ft pipe slide), corn pit, Jumparoo, magnetic chalkboard and little people play area. Pink lemonade...