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 or (757) 357-5182.
10th Annual Smithfield 5K Hog Jog & Walk, Kids Fun Run & Wild Hog Mystery Course Race
100 Commerce Street, Smithfield
7:30 - 8:45 a.m.: Race Day registration
9:00 a.m.: 5K Walk
top 3 male and female overall, top 3 Masters male and female and top 3 Age groups (14 age groups)
9:00 a.m.: Wild Hog Mystery Course through Windsor Castle Park (length 4.4 miles). The route will be unknown until the run and stars concurrently with the 5K. Runners only. Only top male and female receive awards.
10:00 a.m.: Kids Fun Run (ages 10 and under)
All children will receive a participation award
10:30 a.m.: Awards and Post Race Party featuring Gwaltney hot dogs, soda and beer.
Register online at www.active.com until Oct. 5, 11:50 p.m.
Only pre-registered runners are guaranteed a t-shirt.
Best dressed "Piggy" will be awarded in 5K and Kids Fun Run
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
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, Kristin Wilda at (757) 375-3031.
Court Session Recreation at the Old Courthouse of 1750
130 Main Street in downtown Smithfield
Free Admission
Performances at 11:00 a.m., 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 p.m.
New drama and cast! Fun for the whole family!
Presented by the Isle of Wight Branch, Preservation Virginia, with a supporting cast from the Smithfield Little Theatre and local citizenry. Written and directed by Doris Rae Gwaltney and Vern Edwards.
For further information call the Visitor Center at (757) 357-5182.
Souper Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 Cedar Street in downtown Smithfield
Featuring home-made soup, ham biscuits and desserts prepared by volunteers from local churches, this popular annual event is a fundraiser for the Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program's heating assistance program. Good food for a good cause! Live music throughout the day!
Cost for all-you-can-eat soup, ham biscuits, dessert and drinks:
$5 for adults, $3 for children age 12 and under.
For further information call (757) 357-4716.
Smithfield Ruritan Car Show
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., downtown Smithfield
Cars will be displayed along Main Street in downtown Smithfield.
DJ Tom Norris will provide music.
For further information call 365-9274 or 570-0471
Smithfield Historic District Map
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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 Rhinier, Event Coordinator
Kristin Wilda, Farmer's Market Manager
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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.
