We are constantly adding/revising information in this calendar, so please check back or contact us with any questions or events to add.  For the larger annual area events, please find many more details on host Facebook event pages for those events.  Enjoy! 
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There are many annual events that take place in the Smith Lake Area.  Favorites are listed below.  Check the calendar not only for these events, but for smaller events in the area.  Also check the EVENTS section on Facebook for a wider array of events in the central to north Alabama areas and beyond - where you can find ideas for fun day trips to consider.  

CURRENT YEAR - 2023

Please check our ANNUAL EVENTS page for important annual events in the area and links to help you find more information on those particular events.

JANUARY 

  • 2025 TBA -​ Nashville Boat Show - *
  • 2025 TBA - Huntsville Boat Show - *
  • 2025 - Birmingham Boat Show 
    2025 SHOW HOURS
    THU - JAN 23:  Noon - 9:00pm
    FRI - JAN 24:  Noon - 9:00pm
    SAT -  JAN 25:     11:00am  -  9:00pm
    SUN - JAN 26:  Noon - 5:00pm
    Watch our blog for details closer to time for the 2025 event - register to be a sponsor or vendor now at birminghamboatshow.com
  • 2025 TBA - Chattanooga Boat Show - *
  • 2025 TBA - Atlanta Boat Show - *
  • 2025 TBA - See the calendar for several NIGHT RIDES @ Stony Lonesome OHV Park
*for these events, watch our blog for details closer to time for the 2025 events.

​FEBRUARY

  • 2025 TBA - Valentine's Day events 
  • 2025 TBA - Boat Shows - Alabama Boat Show and in-water boat shows announcing 
  • 2025 TBA - B.O.G. Barbie Jeep Race | Night Rides @ Stony Lonesome OHV Park​
  • 2025 TBA - ​MLF BASS PRO Fishing Tournament

MARCH

APRIL

  • APR 1 - JUL 4 2024 - CRANK4BANK fishing tournament at Smith Lake and Lake Martin.  prizes worth $1.6 million up for grabs - just get a valid Alabama freshwater fishing license, and get registered to be eligible for the contest prior to catching tagged fish or entering fish for the Fishing Chaos App contest that is going on alongside this tournament.  Just visit https://www.crank4bank.com/ for all the details.  GET REGISTERED!  
  • Watch for in-water, in-house boat shows this time of year at local marinas!
  • ​2025 TBA - Easter events​ 
  • APR 20-21, 2024 - 40TH Annual Bloomin' Festival - The largest area annual Arts & Crafts Festival held on the beautiful grounds of St. Bernard Preparatory School & St. Bernard Monastery
  • See the calendar for several events & NIGHT RIDES @ Stony Lonesome OHV Park

MAY

  • APR 1 - JUL 4 2024 - CRANK4BANK fishing tournament at Smith Lake and Lake Martin.  prizes worth $1.6 million up for grabs - just get a valid Alabama freshwater fishing license, and get registered to be eligible for the contest prior to catching tagged fish or entering fish for the Fishing Chaos App contest that is going on alongside this tournament.  Just visit https://www.crank4bank.com/ for all the details.  2024 TBA - Mother's Day events
  • 2024 - JUN 25 - Best of Smith Lake 2023 Meet/Greet - Hosted by Lake Homes Realty's Melinda Edwards and Brooke Majors at Trident Marina
  • 2025 TBA - Alabama Strawberry Festival - in the Cullman Warehouse District - A MUST DO Cullman area family-friendly annual event!
  • 2025 TBA - 9am-3pm - Art in the Park - Jasper, AL.  See their Facebook page for more details.  Hosted by:  Walker County Arts Alliance.
  • 2024 - Openings are usually on/near Memorial Day weekend for Cullman's CWAC outdoor pools, WildWater and Palomino RV Park's water feature.
  • See the calendar for several events & NIGHT RIDES @ Stony Lonesome OHV Park
  • 2025 TBA - Arley Women's Club - ARLEY DAY FESTIVAL - A favorite Smith Lake area annual event!
  • 2025 TBA - Smith Lake Park's Memorial Day Festival 
  • Check the Facebook calendar events for the Trident Marina Summer Concert Series ​and the all-popular Friday night karaoke events, plus much more all summer long.  (May - Aug)

JUNE

  • JUN 14, 2024 - 5pm-10pm - 2nd Fridays Cullman (Theme is "Dog Days of Summer")  Be sure to click the link and follow their Facebook page for detailed information.  Hosted by:  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • 2024 TBA - Father's Day events
  • ​JUN 7, 2024 - Wake the World - Check the Facebook Event page for details on this annual event.  
  • See the calendar for several events & NIGHT RIDES @ Stony Lonesome OHV Park
  • 2024 - JUN 25 - Best of Smith Lake 2023 Meet/Greet - Hosted by Lake Homes Realty's Melinda Edwards and Brooke Majors at Trident Marina
  • 2024 - JUN 27 - 7-9pm - Drive In Movie at WildWater (Aquaman)
  • 2024 - JUN 27-30 - MLF Bassmaster Elite at Smith Lake
  • Check calendar - Trident Marina Summer Concert Series​ (May - Aug 2024)
  • ​JUN 16, 17, 18, 2024 - IN HIS WAKES - "A Day to Remember" - An incredible annual event for Alabama youth to experience a lake day with watersport principles that relate to biblical teachings for this faith-based ministry founded by celebrated slalom ski champion athlete, Kristi Overton Johnson.  If you would like to help, volunteer or donate, please contact us at 205-470-8250 and we'll connect you to the local and national organizers.  Check out the website inhiswakes.com for more excellent information.
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JULY

  • JUL 4 EVENTS - please check our BLOG for an updated listing of these lake events as they become available closer to the event time.  
  • JUL 4 - Smith Lake Park's Fireworks and Music Festival
  • JUL 12 - 5-10pm - 2nd Fridays Cullman (Theme:  Red, White & Rock)  Be sure to click the link and follow their Facebook page for detailed information.  Hosted by:  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • JUL 18-20 - Rock the South 2024 - Cullman's annual country music (& more) music festival - A favorite Smith Lake area annual event!
  • Check calendar - Trident Marina Summer Concert Series (May - Aug 2024)
  • See the calendar for several events & NIGHT RIDES @ Stony Lonesome OHV Park​

AUGUST

  • AUG 3, 2024 - Poor Man Poker Run - Check the Facebook Event page for details on this event.
  • AUG 11 , 2024 - 2nd Fridays Cullman - be sure to click the link and follow their Facebook page for detailed information.  Hosted by:  Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • 2024 TBA - Veterans Boat Parade - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Jasper and Rotary Club of Smith Lake
  • Check calendar - Trident Marina Summer Concert Series (May - Aug 2024)
  • See the calendar for several events & NIGHT RIDEs @ Stony Lonesome OHV Park​

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

  • NOV 11 - Veteran's Day 
  • 2024 TBA - Thanksgiving events 
  • See the calendar for several events & NIGHT RIDES @ Stony Lonesome OHV Park
  • ​NOV 25 - lighting of the largest Christmas Pyramid in the United States in the Cullman Warehouse District  
  • 2024 TBA - Openings of Holiday events in Cullman and Jasper
  • ​NOV-18 - DEC 23 - Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland nights

DECEMBER

  • 2024 TBA - more local Christmas events 
  • NOV 21 - DEC 23, 2024 - Christmas in Cullman - a MUST DO annual event in Cullman @ Cullman Warehouse District
  • 2024 TBA - Annual Christmas in Cullman Parade and lighting A wonderful night of holiday celebration.
  • 2024 TBA - Cullman Christkindlmarkt - Cullman Warehouse District largest annual shopping event.
  • 2024 TBA - Christmas in Jasper - enjoy fun downtown shopping and events to support local businesses
  • See the calendar for several events & NIGHT RIDES @ Stony Lonesome OHV Park
  • 2024 TBA - area New Year's events 
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