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Where to stay?
The festival takes place in downtown historic Smithfield. The outdoor stages are located on Main Street, while the Little Theater is around the corner along the Pagan River.
Joyner Field - 315 Main Street
Smithfield Little Theater - 210 N. Church Street
Maps & Directions To Historic Smithfield
- Via Interstate 95 and/or via 64 East/West
- From the North, follow Interstate 95 South to Richmond area; From the South, Follow Interstate 95 North or, if traveling I-85, join 95 south of Richmond;
- Around Richmond, follow signs that state I-295 South/ I-64 East to Norfolk/Williamsburg.
- Continue on I-64 East past Williamsburg, or I-64 West if approaching from Norfolk/Virginia Beach area, to the Hampton exit Mercury Blvd/James River Bridge;
- Follow Mercury Blvd until it becomes James River Bridge/Route 17 and cross over the Bridge into Isle of Wight County;
- At turn right onto Route 10/32 Smithfield;
- At first light, turn right onto Route 10 West;
- Turn right onto Route 258 (Main Street) and follow shortly into the Historic District of Smithfield;
- If coming from the Southwest via Interstate 40 in North Carolina, I-40 will intersect with Interstates 95 and 85 - please refer to those directions;
- From the West and North via Interstate 81, I-81 meets Interstate 64 in Staunton, Virginia; please refer to the directions pertaining to I-64 going East;
- Coming from the Northwest or South via Interstate 77, you can take I-77 into Virginia where it meets with I-81 Around the Wytheville area; from there you can follow I-81 to Staunton, where I-81 meets I-64; from I-64, please refer to the directions pertaining to I-64 going East;
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- You can follow I-81 North to Blacksburg and pick up Route 460 East, which is for the majority a 4 lane divided highwayt; Follow Route 460 East for approximately 40 miles to the intersection of Route 258 at Windsor; Turn left onto Route 258 and follow for approximately 15 miles where 258 becomes Main Street in the Historic District of Smithfield
- Smithfield, Virginia is located on the Pagan River which feeds directly into the James River. The directions listed below will get you and your water vessel to Smithfield
Station Waterfront Inn and Marina.
- Proceed through the high rise draw at the James River Bridge;
- Head for Days Point - the point of land on the far side of the mouth of the Pagan River. The Pagan River will be the first river opening on the left after the James River Bridge;
- Look for the Red "2 Day" marker at the mouth of the Pagan River. Follow the day markers to the Pagan River to Smithfield Station.
- As you continue on the Pagan River, follow the day markers closely. There are several shallow points off the channel.
Smithfield Station Hotel and Marina
757-357-7700 ask for the AIKEN & FRIENDS RATE to take advantage of the special packages being offered.
If you reserve a room online be sure to login using the following to access the packages.
Username: AIKEN
Password: SMFD25
(both user and pass are case sensitive.)
If you are coming by boat you will have to call and ask for the AIKEN & FRIENDS RATE when reserving your slip. Rates are $2/foot which includes two drink tickets for the bar.
Blackwater Campground (American Sportsman)
5 or more trailers will receive a 20% discount if they mention Mike Aiken.
After discount rate is $20.40 a day.
Rates good through Oct 2-6
Tent rate - $4.25 per person (includes tax).
757-357-7211
Chippokes State Park
VA residents get 10% off cabin price.
Standard 2008 VA State Park fees apply.
For more information or to make reservations online visit
Or call 1-800-933-PARK
Over 50 sites - Electric RV areas, tents, and pop ups
Firewood for sale!
If you have any questions about your trip to Smithfield please contact:
Smithfield & Isle of Wight Convention & Visitors Bureau
PO Box 37 • 335 Main Street , Smithfield VA, 23431
1-(866) 889-0688 • (757) 301-4007• Fax (757) 365-4360
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