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!

Enjoy a vibrant market bringing talented local vendors to the heart of SML! Created & hosted by LAT Wellness Studio, Hawaii Fluid Art, and JBohnBishop Mercantile. Click here to see which vendors will be at this event each month. 

This free event showcases Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild members’ quilts with entries from modern art pieces to wearable quilts to large bed quilts.  Winners in each category, as well as Best in Show, are decided by Viewer’s Choice. The show is open during usual library hours, MWF 9-6, TTh 9-8, and Saturday 10-6 except...

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. 

Who is ready to see cowboys on bulls at Smith Mountain Lake!?!? Join Wind vineyards this summer on June 7 for the Rodeo! BLM Bull and Rodeo Company will be at Wind Vineyards for all of your Cowboy entertainment! Bring the whole family and register your kids for Mutton Busting and mini bulls. Food trucks...