Or call us to request one
Toll free: 800-365-9339
Local: 757-357-5182
in Historic Downtown Smithfield
Join the fun at Smithfield and Isle of Wight's Annual Town and Country Day celebrating our historic port town and the county’s rich agricultural heritage with a day of fun-filled activities for the entire family, including Souper Saturday, the 5K Hog Jog Run and Walk, “Court Day,” the Olde Town Curb Market and loads of family fun in the town and country.
For further information call the Visitor Center at (800) 866-0688.
8th Annual Smithfield 5K Hog Jog & Walk (& Kids Fun Run!)
Saturday, October 10 at the Veterans Memorial, N. Church Street, Smithfield
A Peninsula Track Club Grand Prix event. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:45. The 5K race will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the Kids Fun Run will start at 10:00 a.m. The awards and post race party featuring Gwaltney hot dogs, beverages and beer will kick off at 10:30 a.m.
See registration form for registration fees and categories. Awards (including a prize for the "best dressed piggy") and door prizes will be given.
Proceeds benefit the Isle of Wight County Christian Outreach Program.
For further information call Race Director, Kyle Weidlich at (757) 508-1072.
Hog Jog Registration & Information
"Town & Country Day" Specialty Market
Saturday, October 10, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (or until sold out)
Join us for a taste of Virginia with locally grown produce and handmade goods. While you are here, enjoy a stroll in Historic Downtown Smithfield, visit our restaurants, museum and specialty stores.
For further information call Market Manager, Marci Parrish at (757) 375-3031.
Court Session Recreation at the Old Courthouse of 1750
Saturday, October 10
30 Minute court sessions begin at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Free admission. Children welcome! Presented by Preservation Virginia.
For further information call the Visitor Center at (757) 357-5182.
Souper Saturday
Saturday, October 10, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 Cedar Street in downtown Smithfield
Featuring home-made soup and desserts prepared by volunteers from local churches, this popular annual event is a fundraiser for the Christian Outreach Program's heating assistance program. Cost for all-you-can-eat soup, ham biscuits, dessert and drinks is $5 for adults and $3 for children age 3 and under. Live music throughout the day!
For further information call (757) 357-3659.
8th Annual Smithfield Ruritan Car Show
Saturday, October 10, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., downtown Smithfield
Cars will be displayed along Main and Mason Streets in downtown Smithfield.
DJ Tom Norris will provide music.
For further information call 365-9274 or 570-0471
Church Street Yard Sale
Saturday, October 10, sunrise to 5:00 p.m.
315 S. Church Street, Smithfield
There will be donated items from the Gwaltney Mansion at the sale!
For further information call (757) 357-3350.
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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.
