09/16/2026
Don't forget to check out the Parade this Saturday at 10:30 at the Isle of Wight County Fair. Hope to see you there!
THIS SATURDAY! Come experience the magic!
Saturday is fast approaching! The registrations are complete! What can you expect to see and hear? Over 20 animal species from a tortoise to a camel will physically be in this parade! Boo, the 42 year-old Pet Partners therapy Pet of the Year will lead the way in the Smithfield Tourism's iconic Ham Tram!
Mermaid Ariel herself will represent our sea creatures along with a few of her friends!
Metropolitan Opera star, Janet Hopkins will serenade the animals to begin the festivities! Smithfield 's own Southside Ballet will accompany Janet as she sings.
The National Anthem will be performed by saxophonist, Tony Onque, who has played with Lou Rawls and Bobby McFerrin.
Folks, you will not want to miss the Celebration of Creatures Great & Small parade! I guarantee it will be like no other parade you have ever seen!
Bring your blankets! Bring your chairs and join us at 10:30 along the Tractor Pull track. Gate 3. Isle of Wight County Fairgrounds.
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