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      • Fest Attendee Info Letter - BOB
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Next Festival: January 17, 2026

 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
(*Early Admission)
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Noon - 4:00 pm
(General Admission)


*Ticket types that have early entry at 11:00 am:
Private Party Areas Tix, Early Admit Sponsor Tix, and Early Bird Individual Tickets

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Windsor Castle Park, Smithfield, VA
All festivals are 21 & up only.
BOB FEST TICKET UPDATE - posted 1/2/26:

​BOB Fest is sold out as of 1/2/26. The only way to still get tickets is by booking hotel rooms.  Click here to go to the HOTEL tab and see which hotels we work with. 

BUY TIX HERE
Presented by: 
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Scroll down this page to the blue section for more info about what is included with tickets, types of tickets, site maps, and other festival details. 

Check out what all the BOB excitement is all about by watching this short video. 
​For more videos, visit PartyWithPurposes.com.

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See Amazing Stories
Thanks to our Community Enrichment Sponsor: 
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​We anticipated over $50,000 in proceeds from this festival will benefit over (60) organizations that support our community!  
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GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR THE 2026 BOB FEST ARE:​
$10,000 Smithfield Rotary Foundation
$5,000 Kiwanis Fishing Clinic (Smithfield) 
Get Funds for your Org

2026 BOB Fest Info & Details

BUY TIX HERE


​Enjoy the best winter party in Coastal Virginia!  Rock out to The Deloreans under 65,000 sq. ft. of heated party tents!

There is nothing quite like THE BOB FEST. 

Tickets include:
All-You-Can-Eat:

Oysters (steamed or raw), BBQ & Brunswick Stew. Since tickets only include food, there is not a DD Tix for this festival. 

​Drinks are all pay-as-you-go and include:
Bloody Mary's, Specialty Vodka Drinks, Wine, Beer, Water/Sodas, Non-Alcoholic Beers and Sparking Waters.  

Event is held under large heated tents. Unless you purchase a seated table, this is a STANDING EVENT.  Early Bird Individual Tix and General Admit Tix do not include seating. There are standing food tables in the outside oyster courtyard, inside the back of the Party Tent or inside the Food Tent for those without seated tables.

VIP Tables, Sponsor Tables and Private Party Areas are first up for renewal to last year's participants.  If any open up, we contact those on the table/party area wait list. 
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We do it up BIG for BOB Fest! The larger tent is the Party Tent and the smaller one is the Food/Drink Tent. Connected by "tunnels". Click to enlarge image.
Refund Policy & Basic Rules
Fest Attendee Info Letter

Ticket Info: 

Early Bird Indiv Tix - $125
Early Entry at 11:00 am via VIP GATE. 
(Does not include a VIP Parking Pass) 


Buy Early - know you have your ticket!
Get in Early at 11 AM thru VIP Gate.
​Limited number available. 


This is a standing only ticket and does not include seats at a table.  There are standing oyster plank tables in the back of the Party Tent and outside in the Oyster Courtyard for eating.

Your ticket has a $60 tax deduction!

Buy on-line starting July 1, 2025 at 9 AM
SOLD OUT

Sponsor Seated Tables
&
Private Party Areas


There are a limited number of sponsorship private party areas and seated tables. First we renew from last year's fest and then if there are any available for the upcoming fest, we go to folks on the wait list.

 If you want to be place on the wait list please send an email and include what you want, your name, email and phone number.

 WaitList@SmithfieldVAEvents.com
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General Admit Tickets
Release Dates:

​(on-line only) 

This iconic festival is very popular and space is limited.

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General Admit Standing Indiv Tix ​$65
Noon Entry via Main Gate
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This is a standing only ticket and does not include seats at a table.  There are standing plank tables in the back of the Party Tent, some in the Food Tent and outside in the Oyster Courtyard for eating.

You may not bring in your own chairs or blankets.

DD TICKETS:
​Since tickets only included food, there is not a DD Ticket for this event.  Drinks are all pay-as-you-go and we do have non-alcoholic options available.  
General Admit Tix - TWO RELEASE DATES:

​​1st Release:

Wed, DEC 3rd at 7 AM to 7 PM
(or until allotment sells out)

2nd Release: 
Thur, DEC 4th at 7 PM
(until sold out) 
SOLD OUT

Indiv Tix Info
Table Info
Private Party Areas
Small Biz Sponsorships
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Tent Layout - Click on image to enlarge.
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Click to enlarge. Overview of Site with Parking.
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Party Tent from Gate end. Shows standing plank tables. Click to enlarge image.
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Taken from the stage. VIP Tables & Private Areas down by dance floor. Click to enlarge image.
Presented by: 
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Community Enrichment Sponsor: 
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Smithfield VA Events is a 501 (c) (3) public charity.  All events are 21 & up only. No infants/No pets. See Event Rules & Refunds for details.
Event Address: 
Windsor Castle Park
705 Cedar Street
Smithfield, VA 23430 
Mailing Address: 
Smithfield VA Events
PO Box 133
Smithfield, VA 23431
SVAE Headquarters: (at the fest site)
Smithfield VA Events
​302 Jericho Road
Smithfield, VA 23430
How to Contact Us: 
Ticket or General Festival Questions Email:   Info@SmithfieldVAEvents.com

Volunteers Questions Email: [email protected]

Chalets, Premium Tables & Sponsorships: Sponsors@SmithfieldVAEvents.com

Manor House Dinners Email: [email protected]

Vendor Inquires - Click here  for info about what we need and how to apply.

Need to Call? Call the Visitor Center at 757-357-5182 (they probably can help you, or they will have us contact you.) 

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  • Home/About
    • About Us & History of SVAE
    • Sign Up E-News
    • Contact Us & Directions
    • Legal Notice - Smithfield VA Events
  • Our Impact
    • Benefiting Orgs - Grant Recipients
  • DONATE
    • 2023/2024 Supporters
    • 2020 - 2022 Supporters
    • After a Donation
  • Festivals
    • BACON & BOURBON MUSIC FEST - October >
      • Sponsors - Bacon & Bourbon Fest
      • Bourbons at Festival
      • Bourbon Descriptions
      • Fest Attendee Info Letter - Bacon Fest
      • Chalet FAQ's - Bacon Bourbon Fest >
        • Chalet Agreement - Bacon Bourbon Fest
      • Sponsor Table FAQ's - Bacon Bourbon Fest >
        • Sponsor Table & Small Biz Agreement - Bacon Bourbon Fest
    • BOB FEST - January >
      • Sponsors - BOB Fest
      • Fest Attendee Info Letter - BOB
    • WINE & BREW FEST - April >
      • Wineries, Breweries, Entertainment & Vendors
      • International Wines at Fest
    • Sponsorships - All Types
    • Indiv Tix Options & Release Dates- All Fests
    • Reserved Tables - Sponsor & Non-Sponsor
    • Party Chalets/Private Areas
    • Small Business Sponsorships
    • Vendor Inquiries
  • Buy TIX
    • REVIEW ALL POLICIES BEFORE PURCHASE
    • Ticket Buying - Troubleshooting
    • After On-Line Purchase Info
    • Options When Sold Out...
  • Hotels
  • GET FUNDS FOR YOUR ORG
    • GRANTS - $5000 or $10,000
    • How Groups Can Raise Funds
    • How Individuals Can Raise Funds
    • Corporate Volunteer Partnerships
  • VOLUNTEERS
    • Register Your Group to Volunteer
    • Sign Up for Spots (Groups)
    • Current Volunteer News
    • Buy A Volunteer Shirt
    • After Purchase - Vol Shirt
    • BACON & BOURBON Volunteer Job Descriptions
    • BOB Fest Volunteer Job Descriptions
    • WINE & BREW Volunteer Job Descriptions