Indian River Marina’s midweek trivia and wings session is a chill daytime hang on the water — grab a table on the deck, order a basket of wings, and test your trivia knowledge with fellow lake regulars. Casual, social, and easy to roll into after a morning on the boat.

Thursday acoustic nights at Sugar Hollow Marina on Norris Lake. Live music, cold drinks, and lake views — the ultimate summer Thursday wind-down. 6–9 PM.

Kick off the weekend early at Sequoyah Marina’s Funky Friday — a weekend breakfast buffet and live music on the deck overlooking Norris Lake. It’s the low-key daytime kickoff before the lake gets busy, with good food and a friendly crowd.

Friday Wings Night at Sequoyah Marina on Norris Lake. Load up on wings, cold drinks, and lake breeze — then stay for the sunset. 5–9 PM.

One of Norris Lake’s most beloved traditions — Concert in the Cove is a massive boat tie-up at Short Hollow Cove on the Powell River arm (between Day Markers 11 and 12). Live bands all day as hundreds of boaters raft up. Pack the cooler and bring your best anchor.

A daytime boat tie-up at Short Hollow Cove on the Powell River arm of Norris Lake, with live bands playing throughout the day. Raft up, float, and day-drink to live music in pure Norris Lake style.

Sugar Hollow Marina hosts its summer Olympics — lakeside games, drinks, and friendly competition on Norris Lake. It is a day-drinking field day out on the water.

Between Day Markers 11 and 12 on the Powell River, Short Hollow Cove transforms into a massive floating concert venue for one day each summer. Live bands play throughout the afternoon for boats tied up in the cove. One of Norris Lake’s legendary events — arrive early by boat to get your spot.

Weekend live music at Beach Island Marina on Norris Lake. 4–8 PM on the water — bands, boats, and good vibes all summer long.

Stardust Marina lights up Norris Lake with their spectacular annual “Light Up the Night” fireworks show! Live music before the fireworks and a packed waterfront bar and restaurant. One of the most popular events of the Norris Lake summer season.

Can your cardboard boat make it across the cove? Lone Mountain Marina hosts its Cardboard Boat Race at 5pm, followed by live music from Jackson Bledsoe at 8pm. Spectators are welcome — and encouraged to heckle. This is peak Norris Lake summer right here.

Stardust Marina’s ‘Light Up the Night’ fireworks show comes with live music on Norris Lake. Anchor up for drinks, music, and fireworks over the water on a perfect summer night.