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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Local Eats

Attractions

Events

Hosted by Oak City Collection and The Twisted Willow, the Smithfield Farmers' Market is held in the 100 block of S. Third Street on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month through October 14!  Come downtown for locally grown produce, plants and artisan goods from a variety of vendors!

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The Third StrEATery, Downtown Smithfield's Outside Dining Room and Live Entertainment Venue, is back and better than ever in 2023!  Save the dates: June 16, August 18, September 15, and October 20, and click the link below to see the fantastic bands we've booked for this year!

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2023 Downtown Smithfield Calendar of Events

There's a lot going on this year in Downtown Smithfield!  Check out our calendar of events and make sure you go ahead and save all of these dates!

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    • We’re loving all the beautiful Homecoming dresses at @jewelsformals! Whether you’re looking ....
    We’re loving all the beautiful Homecoming dresses at @jewelsformals! Whether you’re looking for beads or ruffles, sequins or feathers, sweet or sassy, trendy or timeless, they have some of it all (and Read More 2 Comments fetch
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    Did you know....Smithfield NC will be hosting an International Taekwondo Championship event, Sep....
    Did you know....
    Smithfield NC will be hosting an International Taekwondo Championship event, September 30, 2023 at the Smithfield Recreational & Aquatics Center and Smithfield-Selma Highschool. This Read More
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    It’s always a good time when the Band Of Oz comes to town! Don’t miss them this Friday, Sept....
    It’s always a good time when the Band Of Oz comes to town! Don’t miss them this Friday, September 15 from 6-9pm in the 100 block of S. Third Street in @downtownsmithfield!
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    Hanging on to these last few days of summer! Bought lots of goodies (flowers, tomatoes, blackber....
    Hanging on to these last few days of summer! Bought lots of goodies (flowers, tomatoes, blackberry lemon preserves, bread, and sausage) at the Farmers Market on Third Street, then headed over to @gild Read More 3 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 that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.
     
      
     
     
      
    Community ms vertical color logoSmithfield is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.
     
     
     
     

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