SML Songwriters Festival

About Us

Where Music Meets the Water —
Join Us at The SML Songwriters Festival!

The Smith Mountain Lake Songwriters Festival is a multi-day celebration of music and community set against the stunning backdrop of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.

?? Kickoff is April 27th with Glen Shelton, followed by the Open Mic Contest starting May 8th. Then, don’t miss the three-day festival featuring Ty Herndon and 18 other singer-songwriters from Nashville to Austin on June 20th – June 22nd.

Presented by Hook, Lines & Singers, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting charities through music. Run by volunteers, all donations are tax-deductible and go toward giving back to the community.