Live Music at Drifter's
2025-06-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
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.

Specialty Cigar Event
2025-06-14 15:00 - 19:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
EVENT 3-7PM. COVER CHARGE AT THE DOOR- $8 A PERSON- OR $10 A COUPLE!
LIVE MUSIC BY Flat Five Jazz!
SPECIALTY CIGARS & PIPE VENDOR The Cozy Stoners! (MUST BRING YOUR OWN PIPE TOBACCO)
CATERED CAJUN-STYLE ENTREES BY Bullet Bowls Food Truck ! 5-7PM.
THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE 21+ AGE EVENT- PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

Dale’s Diner Cruise In
2025-06-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Dale’s Diner
This event is every second Saturday April through October from 4-8pm.
Come see awesome local cars at this Cruise In! Also stop inside and eat some great food at Dale’s Diner!

Live Music at Bottles & Bites
2025-06-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Bottles and Bites, 2641 Lake Retreat Rd., Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Grab your favorite drink, some tasty bites, and listen to some great music at Bottles & Bites located at Mariners Landing. Click here to see who is playing.

The Deloreans at Wind Vineyards
2025-06-14 18:30 - 22:00 | Wind Vineyards, 15772 Moneta Road, Moneta
Join Wind Vineyards for an ultimate 80’s concert with The Deloreans!
Gates open at 4pm and The Deloreans taking the stage at approximately 6:30 until 10pm.
The Deloreans are a seasoned showband comprised of 6 distinct vocalists that cover the most memorable artists and nostalgic songs of the ‘80s. Each band member is featured throughout the show, making this band’s most notable attribute its unmatched variety. The Deloreans is known for their dynamic ‘80s costumes, unstoppable energy, and their ability to bring down the house EVERY time.
From small intimate weddings to city events drawing tens of thousands, the Deloreans have performed all over the East Coast since 2007. With a playlist of songs topping 10 hours, the Deloreans can tailor their show to a variety of settings and meet the needs of any crowd. No matter the size or venue, the Deloreans always leaves the crowd chanting, “one more song!”
Food trucks will be available as will wine, beer, sangria, wine slushies, and nonalcoholic beverage options!
VIP PIT PASSES & TABLES: Tables and VIP pit passes are OPTIONAL! Attached is a layout of the stage and venue. There are 32 tables available for purchase on a first come first serve basis. These tables come with chairs for 8 guests for a single flat fee. A limited number of tables can be upgraded to 10 person tables for $40 additional—tables are almost sold out and available for purchase on that same site as tickets.
VIP PIT PASSES are available for $20 and put you front and center for the show! There will be chairs, but not necessarily tables provided in the ”pit” area.
ALL ATTENDEES REQUIRE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET!!! Your table reservation and/or pit pass reserves your VIP spot but does NOT allow entry—everyone must have a general admission ticket!
Tables and VIP pit passes (both optional) may be purchased from the same link for your general admission tickets above. Pit passes are limited and there is only 1 of every table!
Benefits of tables/pit passes include:
-Best seats for the show!
-fast track VIP line for drinks to minimize your wait
-reserved tables and/or chairs provided

Live Music at New London Ruritan Club
2025-06-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-21 19:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is a family friendly community dance with live entertainers!! $10/adult, doors open at 6:30pm, music 7-10pm. Please bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Supported by Ruritan volunteers.

Live Music @ Mitchell's
2025-06-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria, 3553 Trading Post Rd, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Live Music at Harvest Moon
2025-06-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
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!

Pontoon Boat Tour
2025-06-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. How large is the lake? What was here before the lake? Learn the history of how the lake was created and the origin of the park. We will make stops to take in the scenery and for photo opportunities. PFDs (life vests) will be provided by the park and must be worn at all times. Water and sunscreen are recommended. Unfortunately, we cannot take pets aboard the boat. You must be present 15 minutes before tour start time in order to board and for safety talk.
Pre-registration required at the Visitor Center. Space is limited, and registration for this event opens one week prior to date of each tour and closes at 4 p.m. the day before each tour. We cannot take reservations earlier than one week prior to the date you plan to go on a tour. This event is free, but regular parking fees apply. For more information, please call our Visitor Center at (540) 297-6066 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Some tours have different themes, click here for more information.

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-06-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Beginning on May 6, the Bower Center for the Arts will host a dual exhibit in their galleries.
The Braaten Gallery will feature the works of Kaye Lipscomb in her exhibit titled “Inside/Out.” Lipscomb was awarded Best in Show in our National Juried Paper Arts Exhibition in 2022.
In the Terrace Gallery, they will have the exhibit “Limited Edition.” These works were completed by artists who are members of the Bower Center family. This includes studio artists, staff members, Bower Center instructors, board members, and committee members .

A reception for these exhibits will be held on Friday, June 13 at 5:00pm. It is open to the public. As always, admission to the galleries are free!

Moneta Farmer's Market
2025-06-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Farmer’s Market, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121
The Moneta Farmer’s Market is open Wednesdays 3 to 6pm next to the Moneta Library. The market is producer only – fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs (duck and chicken), bread, jams, jellies, and features local artisans.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Wagon Rides & History Tour
2025-06-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Gross’ Orchard, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Gross Orchard this summer every Thursday, starting on June 12th for free wagon rides/history tour. Come explore the beauty and the history of this 5 generation orchard.
Tours will run from 10:45-11:30 and 11:45-12:30.

Summer Solstice Tea at Avenel
2025-06-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Visit Historic Avenel for Summer Solstice Tea! Enjoy delicious treats including scones, crab dip, brie, glazed honey ham puffs, deserts and much more!
$25 a person. Reservations are required by calling 540-816-9385.

SML Songwriters Festival
2025-06-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The official three day SML Songwriters Festival Kicks off on Friday.
19 Songwriters from Nashville to Austin and local favorites, will perform at various venues at Smith Mountain Lake on Friday and Saturday. The Grand Finale on Sunday will feature country music legend Ty Herndon.
Please click here for complete festival details.

Live Music at Portside
2025-06-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-21 13:00 - 19:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!

Forest Friday Cheers
2025-06-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy Forest Friday Cheers at Apocalypse Ale Works!
Kick back, relax, and enjoy a FREE family-friendly evening of live music, food, and fun every Friday!
**Time:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Location:** Apocalypse Ale Works
Expect:
– **Live Music:** Click here to see who is playing each week!
– **Bounce Zones:** Fun for the little ones with bouncy castles and kid-friendly activities.
– **Beer & Refreshments:** Grab a cold one from Apocalypse Ale Works and enjoy their fantastic selection of local brews.
– **Food by Bunker 42: Delicious eats to fuel your evening of fun and music.
**All Ages Welcome** – Bring the whole family out for a night of great music, tasty food, and unforgettable memories.
Let’s make this Friday a night to remember! See you at Apocalypse Ale Works!

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-06-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
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!

Lakeside Local
2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Halesford Center, 16483 Moneta Rd., Moneta, United States
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.

Open Farm Day
2025-06-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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 will be joining with delicious food and drinks!
Admission is $5 per person and ages 3 and under are free!
