Downtown Smithfield Welcomes Once Upon A Crime with Grand Opening Celebration June 27
Downtown Smithfield Welcomes Once Upon A Crime with Grand Opening Celebration June 27 SMITHFIELD, NC – Downtown Smithfield is excited to welcome a new chapter to its growing business community with the grand opening of Once Upon A Crime, an independent bookstore specializing in thriller, suspense, mystery, and crime fiction while also offering a variety of books across many other genres. The store will officially celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, June 27, at its new location at 230 E. Market
Downtown Smithfield Invites Community to Celebrate America's 250th with Independence Day Celebration
SMITHFIELD, NC – Downtown Smithfield is ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday in style with an evening of family fun, patriotic pride, great entertainment, and small-town charm on Thursday, July 3, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Downtown Smithfield Independence Day Celebration promises something for everyone, with FREE activities and entertainment throughout the evening. Visitors can enjoy a classic hometown celebration featuring a car show hosted by Southland Car Club and CarStar Autobody,
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation Announces the Addition of Two Dates for the Third StrEATery!
SMITHFIELD, NC – The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) is excited to announce the addition of two dates for the Third StrEATery, Downtown Smithfield’s Socially Distanced Outside Dining Room and Live Entertainment Venue. The event will continue on Friday, September 10 and Friday, October 1. Come downtown with your family, meet up with your friends, get takeout from a downtown restaurant, and head over to Third Street from 6-9pm to hear live music, shop from local businesses, have a beer
Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse, Cardboard Boat Race, Returns on August 14
SMITHFIELD, NC – After being delayed and then canceled in 2019 due to weather and the 2020 event being scrubbed due to the COVID-19, the Smithfield Yacht Club will open once again for the River Rat Regatta on the Neuse on Saturday, August 14 at 4:00 p.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams in cardboard boats from Smithfield’s Boat Ramp on N. Front Street to the Deputy C. Paul West, Sr. Bridge. The boats must be constructed entirely from corrugated cardboard, glue, and duct tape. Entries
Smithfield’s 4th of July Fireworks Display Set for July 4 at Johnston Community College
SMITHFIELD, NC– After not having an Independence Celebration in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation, Smithfield Parks & Recreation, and Johnston Community College are excited to announce the return of 4th of July fireworks! Smithfield’s 2021 4th of July Fireworks Display will be held at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 at Johnston Community College. JCC parking lots will open for viewing only (no restrooms available) beginning at 8:00 p.m., and the
Third StrEATery, Downtown Smithfield’s Outside Dining Room and Live Entertainment Venue, to Re-open May 7
SMITHFIELD, NC – The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) is excited to announce the re-opening of the Third StrEATery, Downtown Smithfield’s Socially Distanced Outside Dining Room and Live Entertainment Venue. Come downtown with your family, meet up with your friends, get takeout from a downtown restaurant, and head over to Third Street from 6-9pm to hear live music, shop from local businesses, have a beer or glass of wine, or try your hand at axe throwing! Afterward, catch a movie or
Three Local Leaders Graduate from Leadership Development Program
RALEIGH, NC— Johnston County was well represented recently by leaders from across the County participating in the NC Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders program. Johnston County Commissioner Butch Lawter, Benson Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loretta Byrd and Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation Executive Director Sarah Edwards graduated last month from the program, a three-day regional leadership and economic development program that develops and supports highly-motivated leaders who are
