Saturday & Sunday, December 1 & 2, 2018
Watch this website and our Facebook page for announcements about 2018's event!
Experience the charm & warmth of the Season you thought had vanished long ago.
      In some ways, time has stood still in this exceptional place. Known as the Ham Capital of the World and nestled along the Pagan River, Smithfield is just a half hour’s drive from both Norfolk and the Virginia Peninsula. The Town’s remarkable National Historic District and the adjacent Windsor Castle Park encompass more than 500 acres and feature almost 300 contributing buildings from 1730 through the early 20th century. 

      Much of Smithfield looks the same today as it did when Arthur Smith IV laid out the Town in 1752. But Smithfield is more than what Southern Living called the “famous salt-cured delicacy that defines the flavor of Virginia,” and more than its architecture and fascinating history — it’s a living place — and it is never more alive than it is in the holiday season. With an Antiques Show and Holiday floral workshops, a Christmas street market, holiday parade, Santa Claus and innumerable small town events hosted by church and civic groups, Christmas in Smithfield brings cherished holiday memories to life. 

    Proceeds from Christmas in Smithfield go to the 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse, a program of Historic Smithfield, Inc.

2017 Event Activities

Antiques Show at the Smithfield Center

Smithfield Center
​220 North Church Street in downtown Smithfield.
Saturday, December 2, 2017:   10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 3, 2017: 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
The Antiques Show will feature 25 quality vendors from across the region and run Saturday and Sunday. Crystal and glass repair services will also be offered.
Admission is $6. Tickets may be purchased on-site, the day of the show at the Smithfield Center or at the Smithfield Visitor Center at 319 Main Street (cash or check only).
Your ticket includes one entry into the St. Nick's Picks Raffle!
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
​​Click here for   the complete list of 2017 participating vendors.

St. Nick's Picks Raffle

St. Nick's Picks is a "choose-your-own-prize" raffle. Your admission to the Antiques Show includes one ticket for a chance on any of our prizes - each donated by one of our Antiques Show vendors. Select the prize you wish to bid on by placing your ticket in the box in front of that prize.
​Enter as often as you like by purchasing additional tickets. 
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ALL ENTRIES will be eligible to win our Grand Prize, dinner and an overnight stay at the Smithfield Inn!
You do not need to be present to win.

Horse & Carriage Rides
Saturday, December 2:   10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 3: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
​Enjoy a leisurely ride in a festive holiday horse-drawn carriage through beautiful,  historic downtown Smithfield. 
Board the carriage and purchase tickets the day of the event at the Smithfield Visitor Center at 319 Main Street (cash and check only). 
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Carriages provided by
​Smithfield Horse & Carriage Co., Ltd.
Ticket Prices:
14+ years:  $10.00 per person
Age 3-14 years:  $8.00 per person
Age 2 & Under: FREE
Tickets sold on  the day of the event only.

 A Colonial Christmas Concert

At Historic St. Luke's Church​ 
Featuring the Smithfield HIgh School Choraliers
14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield​
Saturday, December 2   at 4:00 and at 7:00 p.m.
Take a trip back in time to the colonial days with songs from the period.  Tickets are $10 per person. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets in advance online at www.historicstlukes.org.
The 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse lawn  ​(outdoor tents)
​130 Main Street in downtown Smithfield.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
​Join local floral professionals, Jason Camper and Joseph McCain from Fleur de Fou, and floral consultants Edwin Little and Anne Coke as they present two workshops on holiday decorations.    Space is limited  at each workshop.
Holiday Swag  Workshop: $40,  Noon - 1 p.m.
Wreath Making Workshop: $45, 2 - 3 p.m.  (Just 7 spaces left for this workshop...call today to reserve your space!)
​Click here  for details on the two workshops and ticket information.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Colonial Tea at the Smithfield Gourmet Bakery
Smithfield Gourmet Bakery & Cafe
218 Main Street,  downtown Smithfield.
Sunday, December 3
2 Seatings: 1:00 to 2:30 and 3:00 to 4:30. 
$30 per person.
​40 prepaid reservations  accepted for each seating.
To make reservations using a credit card call the Bakery at 757.357.0045.
To make your reservations via cash or check, call or stop by the Visitor Center (319 Main Street, Smithfield).
Out of town guests can reserve their space over the phone and their tickets will be held until their check is received in the mail. Visitor Center: 757.357.5182. 
TICKETS NOW ON SALE

"Patriot in a Petticoat" Shadow Puppet Show

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1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse
130 Main Street, downtown Smithfield
Saturday, December 2
Every hour on the hour
from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Experience an ancient method of storytelling through the use of shadow puppets. The story: While her husband is serving in the army a young woman and her family saves the town's history before a British raid can destroy it.
Donations accepted for the 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse.

Holiday Train Exhibit at the Chamber of Commerce

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Saturday, December 2
10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 3
12 noon until 5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 8
6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 9
10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
100 Main St., downtown Smithfield
The Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce will host holiday displays of operating privately owned Lionel toy trains, from the 1920s up to the present. Children (with supervision) will be allowed to operate the controls. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information call 757.357-3502.

There's so much to do here in Smithfield!

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While in Smithfield, be sure to stop by the  museums, art galleries, shops, and restaurants. 
​Smithfield & Isle of  Wight Attractions
Shopping in Smithfield 
Dining in Smithfield 

Holiday Events In Smithfield

Make Your Holiday Lodging Plans Today!
There's so much happening in Smithfield during the holidays. Don't miss out on one event! Sign up for the tourism bureau's weekly e-newsletter "Where the Locals Go."
Click here for more Smithfield & Isle of  Wight Holiday Events.
Lodging options in Smithfield are varied with five hotels and inns to choose from – three within the Historic District. George Washington really did sleep in one of them! 
Click here to see all the Lodging in Genuine Smithfield
Our generous 2017 Christmas in Smithfield sponsors: