With its desirable location for mixed-use development, concentration of small businesses, locally owned restaurants, and cultural attractions, Downtown Smithfield has long served as a focal point of local culture and history, establishing it as our community’s principal center of activity. We invite you to explore and consider the opportunities awaiting you and your business in Downtown Smithfield.

The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation performs economic development, encourages good design to promote pedestrian activity, and plans events and promotions in Downtown Smithfield to ensure the economic vitality of the community.

The organization hosts the annual Smithfield Ham and Yam Festival the first weekend of May each year, as well as a variety of other events throughout the year!  Their offices are located in the Historic Hastings House which is part of the Carolina Campaign Civil War driving trail and along the Buffalo Creek Greenway. Enjoy a walk and a bit of history in Historic Downtown Smithfield