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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Santa's Workshop

Santa Claus returns to visit with children in his Downtown Smithfield Workshop each December!

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Christmas Carriage Rides

Downtown Smithfield is especially magical in December, when the storefronts are beautifully decorated for Christmas and the Town decks the halls for the season!  The DSDC hosts Christmas Carriage Rides to give people a chance to enjoy the twinkling lights around our festive downtown! 

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Join us for the 12th annual Downtown Smithfield Wine Walk on Friday, November 18 and toast to the start of the holiday season with wine tastings at different participating businesses!

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    • We are so excited to share that the former Gabriel Johnston Hotel building has been SOLD! We’v....
    We are so excited to share that the former Gabriel Johnston Hotel building has been SOLD! We’ve met the new owners and are looking forward to sharing more once they’ve finalized their plans, which ten Read More 11 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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