SPECIAL EVENTS

Ham & Yam Hog Trot 5K Run & Piglet Stampede

Date: Saturday, May 2nd

Time: Piglet Stampede Kids Run starts at 8:30am and the Hog Trot 5K starts at 9:00am

Location: Bob Wallace Jaycee Kiddie Park (306 S Second St, Smithfield, NC)                                                            

Fee: $40 for the Hog Trot 5K and $10 for the Piglet Stampede 

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd in downtown Smithfield, NC as part of the 40th annual Ham & Yam Festival for the exciting Hog Trot 5K and the half-mile Piglet Stampede! The starting point for both the 5K and the Piglet Stampede will be the Girl Scout Hut located at 306 S. Second Street, Smithfield, NC with the stampede starting at 8:30am and the 5K starting at 9:00am. Both races will be ran on and turned around on the scenic Neuse River Greenway. To register, please visit Ham & Yam Hog Trot 5K in Smithfield, NC - Details, Registration, and Results | ITS YOUR RACE

Poochapalooza

Date: Saturday, May 9th 

Time: 10am -12pm

Location: 2nd Street Dog Park (corner of 2nd Street & Holding street)

Bring out the dogs for some fun at the dog park. There will be music, costume contest, best trick, and more to enjoy. If you are interested in being a vendor contact 919-934-2148. Enjoy a doggone fun day after a ruff week!

2026 River Jam Concert Series

Located: 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, NC 27577 - Neuse River Amphitheater

All Concerts start at 7:00pm. Food starts at 6:30pm. Bring a blanket or chair and come enjoy the show. 

March 27th- THE SWITCH

April 24th - COOPER GREER

May 15th - JIM QUICK AND COASTLINE BAND

June 12th - LIQUID PLEASURE

2026 RIVER RAT REGATTA

Date: August 8th / Rain date: August 22nd (If the River is too high for outdoor makeup we will do an indoor race at the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatic Center ( 600 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy)