SMITHFIELD — Thousands of people turned out for the 39th annual Ham & Yam Festival in Downtown Smithfield on May 2-3. The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) said the event was an overwhelming success.
“As our signature community event, the Ham & Yam Festival brings together thousands to celebrate the spirit, flavor, and culture of Smithfield. This year’s festival was no exception—featuring a full day of music, vendors, family fun, and of course, the best ham biscuits and sweet potatoes around,” organizers said in a news release on Monday.
“We are especially grateful to the Town of Smithfield for their incredible support. With the new addition of closing Market Street for the festival, the Town took on new logistical challenges with grace and efficiency…. And of course, we thank everyone who attended. Your enthusiasm, participation, and community spirit are what bring the Ham & Yam Festival to life each year. From sponsors and vendors to musicians and families, this event thrives because of you. We’re proud to call Smithfield home—and prouder still to celebrate it with all of you.”
The town needs to do a better job, cleaning up county property, it was a ugly site Monday morning, Thanks to the county employees it was cleaned.
I agree! ^^^^^The town of smithfield left a nasty mess everywhere after the event i also saw a couple of county employees cleaning it up…i hope next year the town of smithfield cleans it up. ALL OF IT id be embarrassed to know it got left that way…stop being lazy. Also i hope the COUNTY employees supervisor knows about it.