2024 NC Whirligig Festival, Nov. 2-3, 2024
2024 VENDORS
Interested in being a vendor
for the 20th anniversary Festival?
Join our email list HERE
and watch for applications
to be posted in June 2024.
2023 NC Whirligig Festival, Nov. 4-5
Saturday, Nov. 4 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
PNC Saturday "AFTER CONCERT" 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday, Nov. 5 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SATURDAY NIGHT "AFTER CONCERT"
Presented by PNC
Introducing National Recording Artist JB Aaron
Sponsored Locally by Scarborough House
5:00 - 6:30 pm | 7 - 8:30 pm
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
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Chalk Art Contest - Saturday, Nov. 4, 10:00 am – 12 pm
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Build Your Own Whirligig Contest – Display Sat & Sun
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Photo Contest display inside Wilson Arts, Nash Street
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Art contest winners announced on Whirligig Park stage, Saturday - 2 pm
Our 2023 NC Whirligig
Sponsors
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PNC
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City of Wilson
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Tourism
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Wilson Energy
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Barton College
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Breen Law
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Centro Pine Nash
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Historic Downtown Wilson
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Farris & Thomas Law
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Greenlight Community Broadband
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Lacewell Insurance
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Scarborough House
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Clancy & Theys Construction
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Great Gardens
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Wilson Times
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Carolina Eagle Distributing
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Liberty & Plenty Distillery
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Cross River Therapy
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Panera Bread
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Big Biz Box
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Whirligig Popcorn Shoppe
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Dick's Hot Dogs
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Leonard Buildings
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Wilson Community College
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Hubert Vester
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Kiwanis Club
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NC Education Lottery
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Wilson OBGYN
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United Healthcare
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Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
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Mangum’s Heavy Hauling
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BCBSNC
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Brewmasters
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Wilson Medical Center
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Wilson Tobs
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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
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
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Chalk Art Contest - Saturday, Nov. 4, 10:00 am – 12 pm
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Build Your Own Whirligig Contest – displayed Saturday & Sunday
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Photo Contest display inside Wilson Arts, Nash Street
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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
- 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.