See You in Smithfield - May 4th.
The Ham & Yam Festival has grown into a celebration of the agricultural products that Smithfield and Johnston County are known for with live music, country ham biscuits, and sweet potatoes galore! YUM! This year's festival is scheduled for May 4th in Downtown Smithfield.
The festival hosts the “What’s That Yam Thing?” contest, a favorite for school-aged children given the opportunity to turn sweet potatoes into works of art. Visitors wander through the festival area filled with more than one hundred booths occupied by local artists, craftspeople, and makers, face painters, local non-profit organizations, and more.
This family-friendly event keeps crowds entertained with performances on the new Neuse River Amphitheater, children’s games, and inflatables. Don't forget to follow our Facebook page for more news and pictures!
Festival Entertainment Line-up
Amphitheater Line-Up
10:00 AM: Bailey Morrison
11:30 AM: Tony Jonez
1:30 PM: Mickey Mills and Steel
3:30 PM: RT Johnson Band
5:30 PM: Tuesdays Gone
Third Street Line-Up
10:00 AM: Johnston County Chorus
11:00 AM: Spartan Thunder
11:30 AM: SSS Jazz Band
12:30 PM: Mr. Smooth and the Lowlanders
2:30 PM: The WEJ
5:00 PM: The Allison Radcliff Band
For questions and concerns regarding vendors and entertainment, please contact the below people:
Food and Entertainment: John Bilott, 984-222-9692
Vendors: Terry Bilott, 919-817-0010 or Brittany Lewis, 304-588-8866