/blog/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:32:26 +0000 Don't Miss Smithfield Restaurant Week http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/dont-miss-smithfield-restaurant-week/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/dont-miss-smithfield-restaurant-week/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/dont-miss-smithfield-restaurant-week/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400


is happening October 12th–25th; it’s a two-week celebration of the area’s dining scene and features restaurants both downtown and in the greater Smithfield area. The event

]]> Fall in Downtown Smithfield: Music, Markets, and Community Fun http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/fall-in-downtown-smithfield-music-markets-and-community-fun/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/fall-in-downtown-smithfield-music-markets-and-community-fun/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/fall-in-downtown-smithfield-music-markets-and-community-fun/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400


Downtown Smithfield is the place to be this fall! With crisp air rolling in and leaves turning golden along the Neuse River, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation and the Town of Smithfield

]]> Smithfield's River Rat Regatta will be Aug. 9th! http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/smithfield-river-rat-regatta-cardboard-boat-race/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/smithfield-river-rat-regatta-cardboard-boat-race/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/smithfield-river-rat-regatta-cardboard-boat-race/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400


The "Smithfield Yacht Club" will open once again for the River Rat Regatta on the Neuse on Saturday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams in cardboard boats

]]> Walk & Talk About Trails in 911±¬ΑΟ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/walk-talk-about-trails-in-joco/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/walk-talk-about-trails-in-joco/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/walk-talk-about-trails-in-joco/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500


The public is invited to attend a regarding trails, parks, and open spaces in Johnston County. Come out to Deep River Brewing on Thursday, February 27th from 4:00-7:00 pm in

]]> Raleigh Brewing Puts Down Roots in 911±¬ΑΟ: A Sit-down with Owner Kristie Nystedt http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/raleigh-brewing-puts-down-roots-in-joco/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/raleigh-brewing-puts-down-roots-in-joco/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/raleigh-brewing-puts-down-roots-in-joco/ Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400


The History: Not One, Not Two, But Three Companies


was founded March 9th, 2013 by Patrick and Kristie Nystedt. They opened a 20 barrel production facility and taproom off of Neil

]]> Global Sporting Event Coming to Smithfield http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/global-sporting-event-coming-to-smithfield/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/global-sporting-event-coming-to-smithfield/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/global-sporting-event-coming-to-smithfield/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400


Visit Smithfield on Saturday, September 30th to attend an exciting, international sporting event. The Global Open Kukkiwon Cup Taekwondo Championships is a taekwondo tournament featuring traditional

]]> Newly-renovated Auditorium Returns with Spectacular Lineup http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/newly-renovated-auditorium-returns-with-spectacular-lineup/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/newly-renovated-auditorium-returns-with-spectacular-lineup/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/newly-renovated-auditorium-returns-with-spectacular-lineup/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400


After a five-year closure for renovations, Johnston Community College’s Paul A. Johnston Auditorium is back and better than ever with the announcement of its 2023-2024 Donnie E. and Linda Vann

]]> Reclaiming the Black Past: An Artifactual Journey http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/reclaiming-the-black-past-an-artifactual-journey/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/reclaiming-the-black-past-an-artifactual-journey/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/reclaiming-the-black-past-an-artifactual-journey/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400


The Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a special Black History event this fall highlighting stories, places, and artifacts from Johnston County and beyond. “Reclaiming the Black Past: An

]]> The final "Toast to Ava" Centennial Event http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-final-toast-to-ava-centennial-event/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-final-toast-to-ava-centennial-event/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-final-toast-to-ava-centennial-event/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400


The Ava Gardner Museum has hosted a year-long Centennial celebration in honor of the legendary actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian Ava Gardner, a North Carolina native who grew up just 7-miles

]]> Smithfield has a Brand-new Amphitheater http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/smithfield-has-a-brand-new-amphitheater/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/smithfield-has-a-brand-new-amphitheater/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/smithfield-has-a-brand-new-amphitheater/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400


Smithfield’s Neuse River Amphitheater remodel project was completed just in time for May’s Ham & Yam Festival this year. Celebrated with a community-attended ribbon-cutting ceremony, free concert,

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