VisitSmithfield

This Twitter account is no longer active. However, you can find more information about Smithfield at visitsmithfield.org. You can also see recent tweets covering all of Johnston County by following @JoCoTourism.

@AvaMuseum @tcm So excited to see as many @Ava movies as possible!! #Ava100

We’re excited to share the full schedule for Ava Gardner’s Star of the Month tribute on @tcm this December! We’ll be collaborating this December with the #TCM social team to post special content in celebration of Ava’s 100th birthday. #Ava100 #AvaGardner #SOTM #StarOfTheMonth

@WRAL fb.me/e/bqBHu1vGZ We invite you to join us in Raleigh at Hopper Piano next Thursday for our next event. #claytonpianofestival

@WRAL Thanks for all the media coverage for the Ava Gardner Festival -- it was a wonderful weekend. bit.ly/3RR9z2n

Celebrate Ava Gardner’s 100th birthday this Friday through Sunday at the Ava Gardner Festival. Enjoy new exhibits, video tributes, and an opening night concert. Buy your tickets now at avagardnerfestival.com

The Town of Smithfield will hold a Veterans Day Celebration at Smithfield Community Park on Friday, November 11th, from 5:30-8:30pm. Festivities include music from the band Bad Decisions along with food trucks, bounce houses, games and a fireworks display.

Clayton Piano Festival present solo piano concert with internationally renowned virtuoso, Sheng Cai. Get tickets online, bit.ly/3TcibkS

The Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, #NorthCarolina is a fantastic way to walk down Hollywood's memory lane. @AvaMuseum @JoCoTourism #travel #Hollywood #museum

Fantastic lunch of macaroni and cheese with seafood! Simple Twist in Smithfield, #NorthCarolina. @SimpleTwistNC @JoCoToutism #restaurant #travel

The museum repairs and renovations are moving right along. The new carpet and fresh paint are ready for several new exhibits to be installed! There will be a lot to see when the museum reopens May 22nd! #AvaGardner #AvaGardnerMuseum #VisitJoCo #TCMParty #MuseumNews

The #HemingwayPBS documentary from @KenBurns & @LynnNovick aired on @PBS this week & discussed #ErnestHemingway’s novel #TheSunAlsoRises. #AvaGardner later starred in the 1957 film adaptation. Learn about #Hemingway & Ava's friendship on our blog: tinyurl.com/4vppnjp8

Warmer weather is here! As you think about fun, safe day trips or even weekend excursions... here is a round-up of things to do in JoCo this Spring. bit.ly/3m8XdEu #VisitJoCo

Enjoy the warmer weather by doing this simple activity - Sip & Stroll JoCo! Grab your favorite beverage from a local business then head out to a local park or Greenway to enjoy. Find great options in this week's blog below! #visitjoco #sipandstrolljoco bit.ly/3dc3drJ

The #GreatAmericanTakeout is celebrating its one year anniversary today - do your part to support JoCo restaurants by ordering pick-up or delivery tonight from your fav local joint! Or check-out our restaurants page for ideas by clicking here: johnstoncountync.org/restaurants/

The Johnston County Visitors Bureau has enjoyed getting to know our intern, Rebekah Gregg, who has worked alongside our marketing team since January. This week's blog was written by Rebekah and shares a little about what she's been working on. bit.ly/3cRsxDd

Our board member, @LoraStocker, appeared this week in an episode of #HollywoodKitchen, hosted by @filmradar. Lora & Karie whipped up a Gardner family recipe for blueberry buckle while chatting about all things #AvaGardner. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=PSF8u4… #TCMParty #CookingWithAva

As the state begins to lift restrictions and the weather starts to warm, be sure to check our county-wide events calendar from time to time. The Benson Sing and Clayton Harvest Festival are in the works for this year, just to name a few! johnstoncountync.org/events/ #visitjoco

In today's blog you can see some great pictures taken inside the new Hampton Inn in Smithfield - a gorgeous new place to stay when visiting Johnston County this year! bit.ly/30i6ZtO #visitjoco

Want to get your hands dirty the next time you visit JoCo? Our Local Farm is hosting farm classes and tours starting this month - have your family learn about soil, plants, and farm animals, and even plant a mini garden! Find out more here: bit.ly/3sM0ifQ

Sometimes a classic sandwich is just what you're craving. Head out to a JoCo Deli today for #NationalColdCutDay - click the link to find one near you! bit.ly/389tc1A