Antiques Show & Historic Homes Tours
​Antiques Show at the Smithfield Center - Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3, 2017

Date(s) and details to come for the Historic Homes Tours.
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 Historic Homes Tours, a Christmas street market, a holiday parade, Santa Claus and innumerable small town events hosted by church and civic groups, Christmas in Smithfield brings cherished holiday memories to life. 

Two FREE SHUTTLES (featuring live narration by local guides) will be available throughout the day on Saturday to take visitors around town to the tour homes, as well as to explore our restaurants, shops and other downtown attractions.

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

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 quality vendors from across the region and run Saturday and Sunday.
More details to come on our 2017 event.

Antique show tickets may be purchased on-site, the day of the show at the Smithfield Center.
​Click here for   the complete list of 2016 participating vendors.

Lots To See & Do In Smithfield
While in Smithfield, be sure to stop by the  museums, art galleries, shops, and restaurants. There are some 20 restaurants in Smithfield all in all, seven within the District and three of them housed in historic buildings.  And be sure to swing by the Isle of Wight Courthouse of 1750, modeled after the Capitol in Williamsburg.  

​Click here for info on Smithfield & Isle of  Wight Attractions.
Click here for info on Smithfield Merchants.
Click here for info on Smithfield Dining Options. 
Date(s) and Details to come on the Historic Homes Tours
Have you ever wondered what the beautiful homes that grace downtown Smithfield look like inside? Here is your chance to see them  - and all dressed up in their holiday finest!

Free shuttles available on Saturday to take you to the homes.
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​Click here  for details on the 2016 homes and the tours.

Wassail Event
This event was held last year (2016) at the 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse
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​Admission to this event was included in  the purchase of a combo or candlelight tour ticket only. This event was not open to the general public.

The Wassail Event was  sponsored by the Smithfield Gourmet Bakery & Cafe, 218 Main Street in downtown Smithfield.
Click here for info on more Smithfield holiday events.

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 Options in Genuine Smithfield
Our generous 2016 Christmas in Smithfield sponsors: