Welcome to Downtown Smithfield!

Nestled between the serenity of the Neuse River and the vitality of Interstate 95, Downtown Smithfield is the center of government, enhanced by thriving, independently-owned businesses.  A destination for the arts, history, shopping, dining, entertainment, and recreation, Downtown Smithfield is the cultural center of our community.  We can't wait to welcome you to our beautiful historic downtown! 

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Attractions

Events

The Ava Gardner Festival this October 7-9, will kick off Ava Gardner’s 100th birthday celebration. New exhibits, video tributes, and the opening night concert will celebrate the many facets of Ava Gardner’s extraordinary life – from her rural upbringing in North Carolina to her five-decade career as a world-famous star, from her great loves to her exciting experiences living abroad. Join us in Downtown Smithfield for this 3-day festival and return for more exciting programs throughout 2023.

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The Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse has been postponed to August 27!  This boat race is like none you've seen before as 2-person teams in boats built entirely from cardboard, duct tape, and glue will race down the Neuse River!  The race will start at 5:00 p.m., with a DJ from 4-7pm and a band from 7-9pm.

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The Third StrEATery, Downtown Smithfield's Outside Dining Room and Live Entertainment Venue, is back in 2022!  Save the dates: April 22, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 23, and October 28 (rescheduled from August 19), and stay tuned for more information!

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    • We are in for a beautiful night for this Friday night’s Third StrEATery featuring @carolinasou....
    We are in for a beautiful night for this Friday night’s Third StrEATery featuring @carolinasoulband!
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    On Saturday, September 10, from 10:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon, Team 6004, f(x....
    On Saturday, September 10, from 10:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon, Team 6004, f(x) Robotics @frc6004 will host their inaugural sidewalk chalk competition in Downtown Smithfield. Procee Read More 1 Comments fetch
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    Have you tried the new, housemade Buffalo Chicken Wantons at @sodosopasmithfield? They’re SO g....
    Have you tried the new, housemade Buffalo Chicken Wantons at @sodosopasmithfield? They’re SO good! #DowntownSmithfield #SmithfieldNC #SmithfieldStrong 4 Comments fetch
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    We are so in love with the mural and rose garden at the @avagardnermuseum, and cannot wait to se....
    We are so in love with the mural and rose garden at the @avagardnermuseum, and cannot wait to see the roses in full bloom! Why yellow roses? They were Ava’s favorite! Ava’s third husband, Frank Sinatr Read More 2 Comments fetch
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    As a Main Street America Affiliate™, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. 
     
     
     
      
    NC Main Street Community FINAL White Horizontal 2Smithfield is a North Carolina Main Street Community, designated by the NC Department of Commerce and Main Street & Rural Planning Center.  The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is charged with administering the program at the local level and building a public-private partnership to spur economic development in partnership with the state agency. 
     
     
     
     

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