October 17th – 18th, 2025
Stewart Parkway Washington Waterfront
The Washington Noon Rotary’s Smoke on the Water event is now in its 27th year and features many additions to the whole hog barbecue competition. Other events include a pig parade, chili tent, a car show, live music, kids events, 5K race and much much more. Smoke on the Water is a fun filled weekend for the whole family.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, The Washington Harbor District Alliance is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.
Washington is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Washington Harbor District Alliance is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.
