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SATURDAY NIGHT "AFTER CONCERT"

Presented by PNC

Introducing National Recording Artist JB Aaron

Sponsored Locally by Scarborough House

 

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5:00 - 6:30 pm     |     7 - 8:30 pm

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Keith King BMX Show

Sponsored by Historic Downtown Wilson

Nash Street

Saturday – Nov 4
12:00 pm | 2:30 pm  | 4:00 pm 

Sunday – Nov. 5
1:00 pm  | 2:30 pm  |4:00 pm 

Art Contests

  • Chalk Art Contest - Saturday, Nov. 4, 10:00 am – 12 pm 

  • Build Your Own Whirligig Contest – Display Sat & Sun

  • Photo Contest display inside Wilson Arts, Nash Street 

  • Art contest winners announced on Whirligig Park stage, Saturday - 2 pm

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Our 2023 NC Whirligig

Sponsors

  • PNC

  • City of Wilson

  • Tourism

  • Wilson Energy

  • Barton College

  • Breen Law

  • Centro Pine Nash

  • Historic Downtown Wilson

  • Farris & Thomas Law

  • Greenlight Community Broadband

  • Lacewell Insurance

  • Scarborough House

  • Clancy & Theys Construction

  • Great Gardens

  • Wilson Times

  • Carolina Eagle Distributing

  • Liberty & Plenty Distillery

  • Cross River Therapy

  • Panera Bread

  • Big Biz Box

  • Whirligig Popcorn Shoppe

  • Dick's Hot Dogs

  • Leonard Buildings

  • Wilson Community College

  • Hubert Vester

  • Kiwanis Club

  • NC Education Lottery

  • Wilson OBGYN

  • United Healthcare

  • Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

  • Mangum’s Heavy Hauling

  • BCBSNC

  • Brewmasters

  • Wilson Medical Center

  • Wilson Tobs

  • Wilson Chamber of Commerce

"Welcome to Wilson! We are the home of Vollis Simpson's famous Whirligigs, North Carolina's official folk art.  The North Carolina Whirligig Festival celebrates the convergence of art, culture, and community in one of the largest family-friendly festivals in the state.  Whether you're looking for great food, live music, a one of a kind gift, or an excuse to explore Historic Downtown Wilson, the North Carolina Whirligig Festival has something for everyone!"   - Ryan Simons, President, Wilson Chamber of Commerce

Entertainment

NC Whirligig Festival 2023 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

Stage Schedules

Saturday, November 4

Whirligig Park Stage 
Sponsored by the NC Whirligig Festival   

10:00 am                      Open with National Anthem

10:05 am – 10:30 am     DJ Bobby Skinner & line dancing            

10:30 am-12:00 pm       Will McBride Group 

12:30  pm – 2:00 pm     Gump Fiction 

2:00 pm – 2:15 pm        Greeting by Mayor Stevens, Art Contest Awards, WF Planning team group photo 

2:15 pm – 3:30 pm        J Creek Cloggers 

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm        PNC After Concert: JB Aaron

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm        MJ Dance Contest 

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm        PNC After Concert: Who’s Bad, Michael Jackson Tribute band  

 

Come See Wilson – Street Stage    (Near Imagination Station on Nash Street) 
Sponsored by Wilson Tourism   

10:00 am                      Open with National Anthem

11:30 am – 1:00 pm      Double Shot of County  

1:30 pm- 3:00 pm          Push Play 

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm         The Soul Rhythm and Groove Band 

 

Sunday, November 5

Whirligig Park Stage 
Sponsored by the NC Whirligig Festival   

12:00 pm- 1:00 pm              Michael Brown, Jazz Musician

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm              ACE Party Band  

3:30 pm- 5:00 pm                Chairman of the Board 

 

Come See Wilson – Street Stage    (Near Imagination Station on Nash Street) 
Sponsored by Wilson Tourism   

12:00 pm-1:00 pm               Sofie Lynn

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm             Ryan Perry  

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm             Southside Saints 

 

Saturday, November 4

Community Stage       (Banker’s Plaza on Goldsboro St) 
Sponsored by Barton College 

10:30 am – 11:00 am     Hunt High school Dance Troupe 

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm    Rashad McNeil, R&B and Pop singer 

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm        Dance Studio B Troupe

 

Whirli-Kidz Stage (on Barnes St) 
Sponsored by Wilson Arts Center

11:00 am          Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

12:00 pm          The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

1:00 pm            Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

2:00 pm            The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

3:00 pm            Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

4:00 pm            The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

Sunday, November 5

Community Stage (Banker’s Plaza on Goldsboro St)
Sponsored by Barton College 

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm             Mia Harris

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm              Karonica Whitley 

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm              Woods and Roz Edwards, acoustic guitar 

 

Whirli-Kidz Stage (on Barnes St) 
Sponsored by Wilson Arts Center

12:30 pm    Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

1:00 pm      The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

2:00 pm      Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

2:30 pm      The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

3:00 pm      Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

4:30 pm      The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

Festival Shows

Art Contests

  • Chalk Art Contest - Saturday, Nov. 4, 10:00 am – 12 pm 

  • Build Your Own Whirligig Contest – displayed Saturday & Sunday

  • Photo Contest display inside Wilson Arts, Nash Street 

  • Art contest winners announced on Whirligig Park stage, Saturday - 2 pm

 

NC Ukulele Collective
Saturday, Nov. 5, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Courthouse Plaza
Come enjoy the largest Ukulele band in NC! 

 

Keith King BMX Show   
Sponsored by Historic Wilson (located on Nash Street) 

Saturday – Nov 4
12:00 pm | 2:30 pm  | 4:00 pm 

Sunday – Nov. 5
1:00 pm  | 2:30 pm  |4:00 pm 

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Whirli Kidz Zone

- Whirli-Kidz Zone -

Whirli-Kidz Stage (behind Imagination Station)  
Sponsored by City of Wilson

 

Saturday, Nov. 4

11:00 am             Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

12:00 pm             The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

1:00 pm               Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

2:00 pm               The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

3:00 pm               Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

4:00 pm               The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

 

Sunday, Nov. 5

12:30 pm            Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

1:00 pm               The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

2:00 pm               Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

2:30 pm               The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

3:00 pm               Nick’s LIVE Kids Show

4:30 pm               The InterACTive Theatre of Jef

 

Leonard Buildings - Dream BIG Showcase 
Wander through the showcase area and consider how an outdoor building could enhance your life.

Do you need extra storage? Maybe a She-Shed for activities or relaxing?

A play building for the kids? Or, a workshop for all the tools cluttering the garage.

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