Smithfield VA Events - Volunteers

10/02/2026

HELP!!!! BACON COOKERS NEEDED for tomorrow, Saturday, October 3rd, at either shift: 9:00am - 1:30pm or 1:00pm - 5:00pm. If you have a few hours, would like to help raise money for a local organization, and want to be a part of the biggest party of the fall, please email Cristin at [email protected]!

We have had a few last minute volunteer cancellations, but we get it! Life happens!! If YOUR life happened to give you a few spare hours tomorrow, won't you join us to cook up some tasty Smithfield bacon?? Grab a friend or two and come have some fun!

09/22/2026

Who’s ready to earn some money for their organization at Bacon & Bourbon Fest‽ 🎉🎉🎉🥓🥃

The festival is coming up on Saturday October 3rd and we find ourselves in need of more volunteers! You will earn money for your chosen organization and get to be front and center at an amazing party!!

Jobs we still need filled are:
Bacon Cooking
Bacon Condiment Tent
Bourbon Pouring
Gate workers
Volunteer Food Tent
Checkpoint monitors
Non-alcoholic beverage sales

If you’d like to volunteer, reach out to our Volunteer Manager, Cristin Emrick at [email protected]

06/19/2026

It’s that time of year! Smithfield VA Events is accepting grant applications for 2027! Apply for a $5,000 or $10,000 grant!

Deadline to apply is Aug 31, 2026.

If your non-profit benefits Smithfield/Isle of Wight and did not received a grant in calendar years 2025 or 2026 you are eligible to apply for the 2027 grants.

Before applying, please review the grant info for other eligibility details. Here it the link for info and the application documents.

https://www.smithfieldvaevents.com/grants---5000-or-10000.html

02/13/2026

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