Ham & Yam Festival
- Dates
- Expected May 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Downtown Smithfield
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Ham & Yam Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 2 May 2026 in Smithfield, NC. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
What to eat & drink
Country ham and sweetpotatoes are the two defining tastes.
You must try…
- Country-ham biscuit
- A sweetpotato specialty
- A ham-and-sweetpotato pairing
Festival weekend in pictures
The people, producers and atmosphere around the festival.
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Food tours, crowd favourites and festival highlights.
The experience
What's special
Smithfield celebrates Johnston County agriculture with country-ham biscuits, sweetpotatoes, live music, children’s activities and the playful What’s That Yam Thing? art contest
What people love
The pairing is rooted in two local products rather than a generic vendor fair, with schoolchildren turning sweetpotatoes into art
Music & entertainment
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to Ham & Yam Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Ham & Yam Festival. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Smithfield. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Downtown Smithfield
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Ham & Yam Festival?
Airport hotels 3
10040 Sellona Street, Raleigh, NC 27617
Link coming soon10030 Sellona Street, Raleigh, NC 27617
Link coming soon10020 Sellona Street, Raleigh, NC 27617
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Pricing
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