Select from these 10 things available all year round in Smithfield.
- First, get to know the county by visiting the Johnston County Heritage Museum to learn about the county’s history and its people with over 5,000 sqft of exhibit space and a gift shop.
- For 25-65% off national retail brands like Adidas, Carolina Pottery, Coach, Loft Outlet, Nike, Talbots, Timberland, and Tommy Hilfiger don’t miss a shopping trip to Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield with over 80 stores to choose from.
- Ava Gardner - she was a Hollywood legend during the “Golden Age” and she was born in the Brogden Community 7-miles east of Smithfield – visit the Ava Gardner Museum and learn about her Cinderella story and rise to stardom.
- Do you need a girlfriends weekend? Make plans to visit Smithfield for the Girls Weekend Package. Hotel deals, gift bag, chocolates and lots of coupons! It's a date!
- Taste and compare White Swan’s Bar-B-Q and Smithfield’s Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q…..determine who is the best? Everyone has their favorite!!
- Visit Smithfield Community Park for walking trails, swings, and have a picnic lunch. Then venture out for a 3-mile walk along the Buffalo Creek Greenway, which takes you to the Town Commons park downtown. It's all part of the Mountains to the Sea Trail in NC.
- Follow along the self-guided Smithfield mural trail to find all five locations (and counting!); you can find a map on this page here.
- Take a stroll along the streets of Smithfield enjoying historic homes, shops and eateries along the Downtown Walking Tour, brochures are located at the Heritage Center.
- On a warm day, the Hills of Snow Snowballs on US 301 in Smithfield offers relief from the heat with over 99 flavors.
- Finish up your day with a night out in downtown for a wonderful dinner at SoDoSoPa.
The following are special events, performances, and festivals -- check out the calendar for dates!
- For hometown talent, visit the Neuse Little Theatre, which hosts several performances each year at Smithfield Town Commons – Legend Hut.
- One of the oldest festivals in Smithfield, the Ham & Yam Festival is a celebration that has grown to include national entertainment, children’s activities, BBQ cook-offs and much more. Get there early on Saturday for Ham Biscuits.
