Portside | SML Songwriters Festival

Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience at picturesque Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, June 12-14, 2026!
The SML Songwriters Festival will showcase an incredible lineup of talented songwriters sharing their songs and the stories behind them.
Portside Schedule:
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Megan Conner
Mark Lonsway
Grace Maher
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Jacob Rice
Justin Klump
Jeff Middleton

Presented by Hook, Lines & Singers, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, this festival supports area charities through the power of music. Run entirely by volunteers, all donations are tax-deductible and directly benefit our community. This year’s proceeds will benefit SML Good Neighbors and American Legion Post 62.
We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors and venue partners whose support makes the SML Songwriters Festival possible. Together, we celebrate music, uplift local talent, and create lakeside memories that last a lifetime.
A special thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
Diamond Sponsor:
Fraternal Order of Eagles FOE #4344
Multi-Platinum Sponsors:
Zitel
Riddick Roofing, Inc.
PJ Belle / PJ at the Lake / SML Buzz / ABR, GRI, SFR
Wainwright & Co.
Gold Sponsors:
Capps
Cottage Gate
Silver Sponsors:
Haley Toyota of Roanoke
TBS Construction
T-Shirt Sponsors:
Jo & Co. Jewelers
Bridgewater Marina
Bronze Sponsor:
New Millennium
Plus all of our amazing Songwriter Sponsors and Patrons!
For the full schedule and complete festival details, visit SMLSongwriters.com/
This is going to be a wonderful weekend at Smith Mountain Lake — Where the Music Meets the Water.