Or call us to request one
Toll free: 800-365-9339
Local: 757-357-5182
Where Can I Find Smithfield Ham
in Smithfield?
While tours of the ham processing plants are not available, we recommend that you visit and tour Darden's Country Store, shop at the Genuine Ham Shoppe, discover the history of the ham industry in Smithfield at the Isle of Wight County Museum or dine at one of our local restaurants which feature Smithfield Ham products.
Local Restaurants featuring Smithfield Ham products
Smithfield Ham Sampler Plate featured at the Smithfield Station
Smithfield Station Waterfront Inn, Restaurant & Marina
415 South Church Street in Smithfield, (757) 357-7700
Smithfield Inn & Tavern
112 Main Street in Downtown Smithfield, (757) 357-1752
Smithfield Gourmet Bakery & Beanery
218 Main Street in Downtown Smithfield, (757) 357-0045
Smithfield Confectionary and Ice Cream Parlor
208 Main Street in Downtown Smithfield, (757) 357-6166
Thunderbird Grill
201 Battery Park Road in Smithfield., (757) 357-1747
Olde World Tea Company
327 Main Street in Smithfield, (757) 356-0TEA (832)
C. W. Cowlings Restaurant
1278 Smithfield Plaza Shopping Center, (757) 357-0044
Darden's Country Store
16249 Bowling Green Road, (757) 357-6791
Open Monday-Saturday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
This classic country store and smokehouse has been in operation since 1952 and is still run as a family business. Visitors and shoppers can peruse hanging hams, side meat, country cheese, barbeque and peanuts. Feel free to browse, but shopping is encouraged!
The Genuine Smithfield Ham Shoppe
224 Main Street in Downtown Smithfield, (757) 357-1798
Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. & Sunday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Featuring Genuine Smithfield Ham Products, Spiral-sliced Honey Hams, "Toddler Hams" (2 pound pre-sliced hamlets), peanuts, Paula Deen products, regional foods and gifts.
Isle of Wight County Museum
103 Main Street in Downtown Smithfield, (757) 356-1223
Free Admission
Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
and Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Isle of Wight Museum houses the history of the world famous Smithfield Ham, and the originators of the curing process. A turn-of-the-century country store brings back feelings of nostalgia. Native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, and prehistoric fossils from the nearby James River are all on display. Due to storm damage, the museum had been closed, but re-opened in November of this year.
Smithfield & Isle of Wight CVB Staff:
Judy Hare Winslow, Director of Tourism
Lois Chapman, Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Cheryl Whitener, Visitor Center Manager
Terry Thompson, Event Coordinator
Marci Parrish, Farmer's Market Manager
Smithfield & Isle of Wight CVB and the Isle of Wight Arts League are partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
