Silverock Cove on Smith Lake will come alive with live music and good food this Saturday, May 19. Sponsored by H2 Real Estate and Silverock Cove, the event will begin at 1 p.m. and end when the sun goes down.

Day passes can be purchases for $20 at Silverock. Attendees can settle down near the amphitheater with blankets and chairs to enjoy Hog Wild BBQ and live music. Flatpick Guitar National Champion Dillon Hodges will perform with his band as will local musician Sam Shober.

Attendees will also have a chance to take a canoe tour of Silverock Cove throughout the day.

For more information, visit silverocklining.com.

By Christina DesMarais

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