Genuine Smithfield Olden Days Festival

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 
Anthony Snape Concert
In front of the Bank of Southside Virginia, 115 Main Street
 
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 
Hot Rods Cruise - In Car Show
Main Street to Institute Street 

7:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Joey Marade & the Dempsey Sisters Concert
Smithfield Times Gazebo, 228 Main Street

8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 
FREE Rhondels Concert
Smithfield Times Gazebo, 228 Main Street

8:30 p.m. 
Ghost Walk
Ghost Walk begins at the Isle of Wight County Musuem, 103 Main Street
Visit with "ghosts" from Isle of Wight County's past. History? Legend? Scandal? Fact or Fiction? Find out on the walk.
Groups will depart every 15 minutes beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Get your tickets early! Tickets on sale at the Visitor Center (319 Main Street).
Adults: $8.00, Children ages 6-12: $5.00, Children under 6: free
Presented by the 1750 Courthouse.

Saturday, June 27

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Car Show Registration
Park then register at the corner of Mason St. and Main St.
Green Room refreshments will be available for show car participants/owners from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Smithfield Farmer’s Market 
Bank of Southside Virginia Parking Lot, 115 Main Street
Named in 2013 & 2014 as one of the "Top 101 Farmers Markets in America!" by TheDailyMeal.com and the "Best Farmers Market" by Coastal Virginia Magazine in 2014. Now in its 14th season, the market is proud to be a Virginia Grown market offering locally grown produce, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and more! Also featuring live music each market! Enjoy our friendly community event in the heart of historic Smithfield, Virginia. Pets are always welcome!  
For further information call 757.375.3031.

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Toys for Tots Car Show and...
Hampton Roads Chapter of the Studebaker Club Car Show 
Along Main Street

10:00 a.m.
Kids, Bike and Pet Parade
Parade line-up is at Underwood and Main. 
Parade finishes at the Smithfield Times Gazebo, 228 Main Street. Stay for the awards! 

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Food vendors
Bank of Southside Virginia Parking Lot, 115 Main Street

Crafters and Artists
Main Street 

Picasso Face and Body Painter
Main Street  

Vintage Alley
North Mason Street

Children's Area
Joyner Field, behind 215 Main Street

Dunking Booth
Joyner Field, behind 215 Main Street

10:00 a.m.
Battle of Smithfield Program at the Isle of Wight County Museum
Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main Street
Meet a Union soldier at the museum for a lecture and a walk down Church Street as he details his experiences in this battle.
For further information call 757.356.1223.

11:30 a.m.  - 1:00 p.m.
Celeste Kellogg
Smithfield Times Gazebo, 228 Main Street
Multi-talented CMA Artist, actress, songwriter and Nashville Recording Artist (and hometown gal), Celeste describes herself as "...just the girl next door who loves to sing, perform, write songs and wants to make a difference. Hopefully I will." She has!

Noon
Women in the Civil War Program at the Isle of Wight County Museum
Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main Street
Join us for this discussion of extraordinary women during the Civil War. Hosted by Curator Tracey Neikirk. For further information call 757.356.1223.

1:00 p.m.
25th Pagan River Raft Race
Smithfield Station, 415 S. Church Street
Join the fun for… The 25th Ever, Pagan River Raft Race!! Come one come all for the premier Raft Race on the Pagan River! Join an all new modeled race as they battle for the title of King or Queen of the Creek!  All racers will only race once and the course is timed. There are real prizes this year and different awards other than just winner!  May even be some dollar bills if you place. Be sure to get a team together, friends, co-workers, enemies or whatever and get down here for this awesome event! 
For further information email randy.pack@smithfieldstation.com or call 757.357.7700.

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
7TH STREET BAND
Smithfield Times Gazebo, 228 Main Street

2:00 p.m.
Civil War Balloons Lecture at the Isle of Wight County Museum
Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main Street
Join us for this informative lecture by Kevin Knapp as he portrays Thaddeus Lowe to discuss balloons during the Civil War. Balloons were used for surveillance and reconnaissance during the Civil War by the Union Army from 1861 through 1863 and by Confederate Army in 1862. The North made over 3,000 ascensions with seven balloons and the South made less than 10 ascensions with two. In this presentation you will learn about the first air to ground telegraph, the first field hydrogen generators, the first air directed artillery fire, the first air craft carrier, the first time two opposing forces had aircraft in the air at the same time and the beginning of U.S. Military Aviation. ​
For further information call 757.356.1223.