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Fun for the entire family, the Ham & Yam Festival honors Smithfield�s agricultural history.

The Stevens Sausage Pavilion at the Neuse River Amphitheatre will be rocking when The Breakfast Club, America�s Favorite 1980s Tribute Band takes the stage at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2. The Breakfast Club brings real hair, real 1980s clothes, real vocals, and real music talent.

The festival will close on Saturday, May 3 with a concert featuring Who�s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band that starts at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 in Downtown Smithfield, the festival occupies several blocks. Craft and commercial vendors line the streets, food vendors offer a variety of fair foods and menu items featuring country ham and sweet potatoes, and local bands and dance groups perform on three stages. For a complete schedule of events, please visit the Ham & Yam Festival website.