Celebrate Smithfield

03/21/2026

It’s been one week since Celebrate Smithfield, and we still haven’t touched down from our trip around the world! 🌎✨

We are so incredibly grateful to the local businesses that poured their hearts (and flavors!) into this event. From the authentic tastes to the vibrant energy, you truly brought the spirit of the globe to our downtown streets. A massive thank you to everyone who came out to explore, taste, and celebrate with us—your support is what makes our community so special.

We’ve already started the countdown and are officially in the planning stages for next year. What was your favorite 'stop' on the tour? Let us know in the comments! ✈️
Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC Flamenco Carolina Resilience Martial Arts LLC The Gilded Pear 1st Choice Homecare & Infusion INC. Barbara Lentz Ava Garder Gotham's Deli Smithfield NC Johnston County Heritage Center Little Brown Jug

03/14/2026

Didn't miss the final flight! ✈️ Celebrate Smithfield ends at 4:00 today!

03/13/2026

🌎 SMITHFIELD GOES GLOBAL TOMORROW! 🌍
Get ready for a massive day of culture, flavor, and rhythm! The Celebrate Smithfield International Culture Fair is officially here, and the talent lineup is 🔥.

🎭 DON’T MISS THESE PERFORMANCES:
🥋 Resilience Martial Arts LLC (South Korea) – High-energy action!

💃 Flamenco Carolina (Spain) – Feel the rhythm at the Museum.

🎼 Zackery Morris Opera (Italy) – World-class vocals.

🎤 Real Gold Steppaz & Davis Spoken Word – Pure soul and movement.
⚾ Smithfield Tobs Baseball - America's Favorite Pastime!

🎸 Live Music from Mr. Smooth and the WEJ Band!

📍 QUICK MOVE: Note that Stop #3 is closed! Catch Japan and Mexico at Stop 13 on Market St. instead!

Grab your "passport" at the park by the library and travel the world without leaving downtown. ✈️

See you there!

03/09/2026

Get ready, Smithfield — the whole Triangle is talking about it!
Celebrate Smithfield is coming up on Saturday, March 14th, and the excitement is building. We had the chance to share all the fun happening at this year’s event during an interview on My Carolina, and now everyone is counting down to a day full of culture, community, and celebration.
Join us downtown for amazing performances, delicious food, unique vendors, and a chance to experience the many cultures that make our community so special. It’s a day you won’t want to miss!
Watch the interview and start making your plans to Celebrate Smithfield with us!

Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC Town Of Smithfield, NC Government

Celebrate the diverse cultures and people that call Johnston County home.

03/06/2026

Join us for a vibrant day of entertainment, art, food, and fun as we highlight the diverse cultures that call Smithfield home. Experience live performances, explore cultural art and displays, and enjoy a variety of delicious international flavors.

Bring the whole family and explore the world right here in Smithfield. This is a FREE, family-friendly community event that celebrates the traditions, creativity, and connections that make our community unique.

Saturday, March 14th - 11am to 4pm. Pick up your passport at the Public Library at 305 E Market Street and travel the world with us!

03/05/2026

Viva México! A Celebration of Color and Flavor
Get ready to immerse yourself in the heart of Mexico! Our next stop on the Celebrate Smithfield world tour brings us to a celebration of tradition, art, and—of course—delicious cake!

✨ What’s Waiting for You:
Sweet Traditions: Taste a slice of heaven with our Tres Leches Cake samples. It’s light, airy, and perfectly soaked in three types of milk for that authentic, melt-in-your-mouth texture! 🍰

Get Creative: Channel your inner artisan and paint your very own piece of Mexican pottery. Take home a colorful souvenir of your journey! 🎨

📅 Don't Miss Out:
Date: Saturday, March 14th

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pro-Tip: Make sure the Library is your very first stop to pick your Celebrate Smithfield Passport up so you can get it stamped at our Mexico station!

Bring the whole family for a day of culture, music, and treats! 🌮🎶

Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC

03/04/2026

More than just a kick or a punch—it’s a way of life.

For our next Celebrate Smithfield stop, we are honoring the grace and discipline of Korea with a live Taekwondo lesson!

🥋 Tae: To strike with the foot
🥊 Kwon: To punch with the fist
🌱 Do: The way or the path

Join us to experience the focus and strength behind this ancient martial art. You might even find the discipline within yourself to break your first board!

Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC Resilience Martial Arts LLC

03/03/2026

Happy Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)! Today in Japan, families are celebrating the health and happiness of young girls. We will carry that spirit of well-being into our next Celebrate Smithfield stop at Flex Affect !

We’re bringing you a mix of beautiful tradition and high-energy fun as we explore the Land of the Rising Sun.

✨ What’s Happening at Flex Affect:
Folding for Peace: Honor the inspiring story of Sadako Sasaki by folding your own origami paper crane. Just as Sadako's thousand cranes became a worldwide symbol of hope and healing, your crane will add to our community’s message of peace. 🕊️

Sumo Showdown: Ready for some heavy-weight fun? Step into our Sumo Bubble Suits for a hilarious and bouncy take on Japan’s national sport! It’s the perfect way to burn off some energy. 🥋💥

📅 Plan Your Trip:
Date: Saturday, March 14th

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Reminder: Your world tour begins at the Library! Pick up your Passport there first to ensure you get your Japan stamp at Flex Affect Fitness!

03/03/2026

👑 Rule Smithfield for a Day: Visit the United Kingdom! 👑
Cheerio, Smithfield! Our next stop on the Celebrate Smithfield world tour takes us across the pond to the United Kingdom, hosted by the creative team at Lady Bug Designers!

Get ready for a royal experience that celebrates the majestic history and delicious treats of the British Isles.

Design your very own crown! Whether you’re a King, Queen, Prince, or Princess for the day, Lady Bug Designers will help you create a masterpiece.

Something Sweet: Celtic Creamery JOCO will have samples of Irish Ice Cream, and there will be samples of Scottish Cake so you can taste the sweetness of the UK!

📅 Plan Your Royal Visit:
When: Saturday, March 14th

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

First Step: Don't forget! Your journey begins at the Library. Swing by to pick up your Passport so you can get it stamped at Lady Bug Designers!💂‍♂️✨

Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC

03/02/2026

Get your dancing shoes and your sweet tooth ready! For this year’s Celebrate Smithfield, we are thrilled to feature Smoke Times as our Syrian cultural stop.

What’s on the Menu?
Sweet Treats: Indulge in authentic, flaky Baklava—the perfect honey-drizzled bite to fuel your world travels.

Get Moving: Join in on a Dabke Dance lesson! This traditional folk dance is all about community, energy, and footwork.

📅 Event Details:
When: Saturday, March 14th

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Starting Point: Make the Library your very first stop to pick up your official Passport before heading over to Smoke Times and our other global destinations!

Come for the food, stay for the dance, and celebrate the beautiful culture of Syria with us! ✨

Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC

02/28/2026

Just because February is ending, doesn't mean that we are going to stop celebrating Black Culture. 🖤🌍

Join us this Saturday, March 14th, at for a day of art, rhythm, and voice:

✨ Percilla Williams Art Gallery: Breathtaking portraits from a local perspective.
✨ Real Gold Steppaz : A high-energy celebration of Step tradition.
✨ Spoken Word: Powerful storytelling through performance by Davis Lawrence .

📍 Downtown Smithfield
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Don't forget to stop by the Library to grab your festival passport! 🎫