Schedule
Saturday, Nov 7
Sponsored by the NC Educational Lottery
10:00 am National Anthem
10:05 am Ace Party Band (Motown/party)
11:30 am Crystal Arai (Variety)
1:00 pm Welcome to NC Whirligig Festival
1:30 pm Furia Tropikal (Hispanic)
3:30 pm Rivermist (Rock & beach)
Sponsored by Wilson Tourism
(Farris & Thomas Law lot)
10:00 am National Anthem
10:05 am Artistry Unleashed (dance)
10:40 am Iman Hines (flutist)
11:00 am The Phoebes (rock)
1:20 pm Wilson Community Chorus & Orchestra
2:30 pm Imagination Station Science demo
3:00 pm DJ Ike
3:30 pm Songbird Watkins & Company (R&B/soul)
Sponsored by City of Wilson
(in the lighthouse parking lot)
11:00 am Nick’s LIVE Kids Show
11:30 am Character Meet up: Elsa, Frozen
12:00 pm The InterACTive Theatre of Jef
12:30 pm Character Meet up: Rumi, Kpop
1:00 pm Nick’s LIVE Kids Show
2:00 pm The InterACTive Theatre of Jef
3:00 pm Nick’s LIVE Kids Show
3:30 pm The InterACTive Theatre of Jef
4:00 pm Character Meet up: Spiderman & Ghost Spidey
(located on Douglas Street)
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
2:30 PM
4:00 PM
Bankers Plaza
12 pm – 4 pm
The ultimate destination for local sounds. Includes fan-favorites from downtown pub performers and will provide a wide variety of musical styles.
Festival Activities & Shows
The North Carolina Whirligig Festival promises fun for all ages! Marvel as talented artists craft masterpieces live, dive into action on thrilling inflatables, or keep young Whirligigers entertained in our Kids Zone. Best of all, all festival activities and entertainment are entirely free to enjoy
Sunday, Nov 8
Sponsored by the NC Educational Lottery
12:00 pm Ashton Laylin & The Verdict (country)
1:30 pm Miss Mini & the Sandman Band (party)
3:30 pm Chris Taylor and the Rumor (pop/rock)
Sponsored by Wilson Tourism
(Farris & Thomas Law lot)
12:00 pm Brittany Thomas (jazz/soul)
12:40 pm Avante (R&B)
1:30 pm DJ Ike
2:00 pm Good Vibes & Karaoke
3:30 pm Alek Ottaway (country)
Sponsored by City of Wilson
(in the lighthouse parking lot)
12:00 pm Character Meet up: Bluey
12:30 pm Nick’s LIVE Kids Show
1:00 pm The InterACTive Theatre of Jef
1:30 pm Character Meet up: Buzz Light Year
2:00 pm Nick’s LIVE Kids Show
2:30 pm NC Symphony Brass Trio
2:30 pm Strolling act: The InterACTive Theatre of Jef
3:00 pm Nick’s LIVE Kids Show
3:30 pm The InterACTive Theatre of Jef
4:00 pm Character Meet up: Deadpool
(located on Douglas Street)
12:30 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
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