Saturday & Sunday, December 1 & 2, 2018
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 Homes Tours, 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.

2018 Activities

Antiques Show at the Smithfield Center

Smithfield Center
​220 North Church Street in downtown Smithfield.
Saturday, December 1, 2018:   10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 2, 2018: 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
The Antiques Show will feature quality vendors from across the region and run Saturday and Sunday. Crystal and glass repair services will also be offered.
Admission is $6. 
The purchase of a Homes Tour ticket ($38) includes a $1 discount on admission to the Antiques Show.
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!
​​List of participating vendors coming soon.

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!
Grand Prize to be announced.
You do not need to be present to win.

Horse & Carriage Rides
Saturday, December 1:   10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 2: 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.
Cypress Creek, ​ Cypress Creek Parkway,   Smithfield.
Four exquisite homes will be  decked out in their holiday finest for the homes tours.  
Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m., and
Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m.
Click here  for details on the four homes.

Admission is $38.   Click here for Ticket Information
​Enjoy light refreshments and exhibits hosted by costumed interpreters    at the Cypress Creek Clubhouse.
Parking is not available at the homes. Shuttles will be running from the Cypress Creek Clubhouse (600 Cypress Creek Parkway) to the four homes, as well as from several locations in downtown Smithfield to Cypress Creek.   The shuttle service is included in the cost of a Homes Tour ticket.
​Shuttle Schedule:
1-9 p.m. on Saturday, 12:30 -5 p.m. on Sunday
Click here for a map and schedule of Shuttle stops.

"Deck the Halls" Floral Workshops

The 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse lawn  ​(outdoor tents)
​130 Main Street in downtown Smithfield.
Create holiday décor for your home with one of four workshops led by floral designers, Jason Camper and Joseph McCain from Fleur de Fou and Edwin Little. Create Holiday works of art…created by YOU…with the help of the pros, of course! Please bring your shears and gloves. Workshops are outdoors, so dress accordingly.  Space is limited  and the workshops fill fast, so be sure to get your tickets early.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
​Coastal Wreath Workshop: $45,  11 a.m. - 12 noon 
Holiday Topiary  Workshop: $40,  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 2, 2018
​Traditional Holiday Swag Workshop: $40,  1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Woodland Centerpiece Workshop: $45,  3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Limit  of 30  participants per class.
​Click here  for details on the two workshops and ticket information.

Holiday Events In Smithfield

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.

Make Your Holiday Lodging Plans Today!

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: