Ava Gardner Festival 2025

This year the Ava Gardner Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary. In celebration of this milestone, this year’s Ava Gardner Festival theme is 'Silver Anniversary: 2025', and will be held October 10th-12th. The theme will focus the festival around the history of the museum, the collection, and the museum’s on-going mission to preserve and promote Ava’s legacy.

Mark your calendars, stay tuned, and prepare for a weekend of film, fun, and everyone's favorite femme fatal! Spend an entire weekend celebrating the legendary Ava Gardner with a variety of engaging activities hosted by the Ava Gardner museum in Downtown Smithfield. Past festivals have included new museum exhibits, guided heritage tours, movie screenings, and more.

This annual event, held in the star’s hometown, honors the life and legacy of the Hollywood icon, offering opportunities to explore her remarkable life and career. Perfect for fans of classic cinema and newcomers alike.