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 on Saturday, August 12! The race will start at 5:00 p.m., with a DJ at the Boat Ramp from 4-7pm, and the Awards Ceremony at 6:45pm at the Neuse River Amphitheater, followed by a band from 7-9pm.
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!
The Third StrEATery, Downtown Smithfield's Outside Dining Room and Live Entertainment Venue, is back and better than ever in 2023! Save the dates: May 19, June 16, September 15, and October 20, and click the link below to see the fantastic bands we've booked for this year!
Join us in Downtown Smithfield on Saturday, May 6 for the 37th annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival and a day full of fun for the entire family!
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) is pleased to announce a seccond grant to support downtown businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is seeking qualified development teams for the rehabilitation of the Gabriel Johnston Hotel building.
At the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony in Clayton on March 14, 2018, NAIRN Real Estatement Investment was recognized for completing the best facade rehabilitation project for $15,000 or less for their improvements to 224-228 E. Market Street.
In an ongoing effort to improve the appearance of Downtown Smithfield, its buildings and businesses, the DSDC has developed two new grants to encourage further downtown revitalization. The lighting grant will pay for the installation of timers to control storefront lights, while the awning grant will reimburse up to $2,000 for the purchase and installation of a new awning.
The DSDC was proud to recognize Oak City Collection owners Jud Patterson and Suzanne Taylor as Smithfield’s 2019 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony in New Bern on March 12, 2020.
The DSDC was proud to recognize the Town of Smithfield Public Works Department as Smithfield’s 2018 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony in Salisbury on March 14, 2019.
The DSDC was proud to recognize Colleen and Nate Roby of Simple Twist as Smithfield’s 2017 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony in Clayton on March 15, 2018.
The DSDC was proud to recognize Daniel, Vickie, and Anna Evans of Evans Jewelers as Smithfield’s 2016 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony in Shelby on March 16, 2017.
The DSDC was pleased to recognize Todd Johnson as Smithfield’s 2015 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony in Goldsboro on March 18, 2016.
The DSDC was honored to recognize Chris Johnson as Smithfield’s 2014 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony in Morganton on March 20, 2015.
The DSDC was proud to recognize Barry Long as Smithfield’s 2013 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony in New Bern on April 1, 2014.
Millard and Patricia (Patti) Stallings were honored as 2012 "Main Street Champions" at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony in Salisbury.