Smithfield VA Events - Volunteers

02/13/2026

Hey Ho! A couple days late but Volunteer Group Sign-Ups just went live on our website for April 11, 2026 Wine & Brew Fest.

Deadline is Sun, 3/15/26. NO EXTENSIONS- unfilled spots will be transferred to a group that has filled theirs and wants more starting on 3/16.

You don’t have to wait on your group leader just go ahead and sign up now.

Here is the link for groups:
https://www.smithfieldvaevents.com/sign-up-for-spots-groups.html

Board Members, SuperStar and other Indiv Volunteers, Cristin will be in touch soon to get you signed up.

Thanks!

01/19/2026

The Luter Family YMCA rocked working the drink tix booth at the Smithfield VA BOB Fest! And we can’t make to make a donation back to your organization! Thanks to all your volunteers! www.PartyWithPurposes.com

01/17/2026

It’s gonna be a great day! Thanks to all of our volunteers! The tents look great! See y’all soon!

01/02/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are still looking for more volunteers for BOB Fest January 17th! Grab your bestie and volunteer to raise money for your favorite non-profit! 🥳🤩
Smithfield VA BOB Fest

🕒We have all day and half day positions available! You can be an individual volunteer or with one of our many groups that are registered.

Spots needing to fill:
⭐️Party Tent Server - Duties will include serving both roasted and raw oysters to sponsor tables, bringing condiments to tables and removing table trash and taking it to the trash station in the food tent. This job is a standing and (a lot!) of walking position and probably the MOST FUN POSITION!
⭐️Trash Helper (heavy lifter) - Take out trash from inside the tent and/or bring trash using a golf cart from the tents to the dumpster outside.
⭐️Line Monitors/Wristband Checkers - Low impact job. Stand at booths where alcohol is being sold to make sure fest attendees have proper wristbands to be served alcohol.
⭐️Oyster Prep - This job entails filling individual baskets with oysters for attendees to pick up, emptying & cleaning oyster buckets or trays, collecting & sorting table trash and oysters for recycling that comes back from party tent, replenishing supplies or oyster condiments.
⭐️Refrigerator Truck - Monitor the refrigerator truck while volunteers transport supplies to and from.
⭐️Volunteer Food - Assist with serving other volunteers' food in the storage barn.
⭐️Volunteer In-Waiting - Ready for any type of job! Be on stand-by during the festival in the chance other volunteers don't show up or certain areas need an extra hand. This is a flexible position that could involve waiting around until work is needed.

Message our inbox, email us at [email protected] or text 571-521-9789. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

12/06/2025

REMINDER: BOB Fest Volunteer Groups Sign-Ups are LIVE!! Fest is on Jan 17, 2026.
⏰Deadline to sign up is Dec 14th
🔗Link is at bottom of this post
ℹ️Check out the BOB job descriptions on website.
❓Questions contact your group leader.
New to working this festival? Make plans to attend one of the pre-event trainings on Jan 15/16.
Click link to sign up:

To sign up for a spot with your group, scroll down this page to light blue box and find the "Sign-Up Logo" for a specific fest. Click on the SignUp logo and then find your group and pick a spot. ...

12/03/2025

We encourage groups to wear their own shirts/hats when volunteering so folks know what organization you are with but if you want to purchase a 2026 BOB Volunteer shirts your can order one on our website.

$19 each. Small to 3XXL. Deadline is Dec 14th. Pick up at Volunteer Check in the Fri before or Sat when your volunteering.

11/16/2025

BOB Fest Volunteer Groups Sign-Ups are LIVE! We know you have been waiting and thanks for your patience! Tell all your group members! Fest is on Jan 17, 2026.
⏰Deadline to sign up is Dec 14th
🔗Link is at bottom of this post
ℹ️Check out the BOB job descriptions on website.
❓Questions contact your group leader.
New to working this festival? Make plans to attend one of the pre-event trainings on Jan 15/16.
Click link to sign up: https://www.smithfieldvaevents.com/sign-up-for-spots-groups.html

09/24/2025

ON-SITE BACON FEST VOL TRAININGS:
Want to check out the site or get more info about your job you signed up for?

Sign up for one of our on site Bacon Fest Volunteer Trainings:
Thur, 10/2/25 at 6PM
Fri, 10/3/25 at 11AM
Fri, 10/3/25 at 6PM

To sign up, email us at [email protected] and tell us your name and which training you want to attend and then show up to Volunteer Check-in at the site (302 Jericho Road - White 2-story across from Manor House).

09/06/2025

VOLUNTEER EVENT SHIRTS on sale until 9/14/25.

While we encourage you to wear your organization’s shirts (if you have them) some of you like to buy our event Volunteer Shirt. Deadline to order is 9/14/25 on the volunteer page on our website. All shirts will need to be picked up at our office we do not mail them. You can pick up at our office (where volunteer check-in is) on Fri before the fest or you can pick it up when your here Sat volunteering.

This is the 2025 Bacon Fest shirt and it says VOLUNTEER and the fest date on the back. This was our very first shirt logo in 2014, and we thought we would bring it back for 2025!

08/31/2025

TWO WEEKS LEFT to fill your volunteer group spots! ✅ Deadline is September 14th! Go to the Volunteer page on our website and click on “Sign Up for Spots (Groups)”. Scroll down to the SignUp logo for Bacon Fest. Click on it, find your group and pick a spot.
Groups who don’t fill their spots by 9/14 will loose them and they will be reassigned to groups who want more!

08/29/2025

For you procrastinators- get your grants application in for our 2026 festivals!

TWO DAYS LEFT UNTIL AUG 31 DEADLINE to submit your Benefiting Organization Grant Applications!

We love giving back to our community! 🌟If your organization provides support to Smithfield and the Isle of Wight community, apply for our Benefiting Organization Grant. If chosen, checks will be presented at our 2026 festivals. 🎉

Don't wait! This money could fund your next organization fundraiser, project, or new initiative. Apply today! 💜

08/27/2025

Grants are for our 2026 festivals! Deadline to apply Aug 31, 2025.

5 MORE DAYS to the AUG 31st DEADLINE to submit your benefiting organization grant application! We are offering $5,000 and $10,000 grants to local organizations that support Smithfield and Isle of Wight County.

You can find the info & application form on our website under "GET FUNDS FOR YOUR ORG" > "GRANTS - $5,000 or $10,000"

If you have any questions please email [email protected]