Schedule

Saturday, Nov 1

Sponsored by the NC Educational Lottery
10:00 am National Anthem
10:05 am Smitty and the Jump Starters (blues & swing)
12:00 pm Miss Mini and the Sandman Band (soul)
1:30 pm Greeting by Mayor, Tourism & Art Contest winners announced.
2:00 pm Street Revival (rock)
4:00 pm Chairmen of the Board (beach)
6:00 pm Line Dancing with Rayshawn Davis

Sponsored by Wilson Tourism
(Farris & Thomas Law lot)
10:00 am Mike Clark (acoustic)
11:00 am 303 Axel (reggaeton)
11:30 am Ephraim Mitchum (blues)
1:00 pm Brittany Thoms (soul/jazz)
1:30 pm Playhouse of Wilson
2:30 pm Whirligig Popcorn Toss & Catch Team Competition
3:00 pm Brizzl (hip-hop)
3:30 pm DIEY’REAL (rap)
4:00 pm Crucial Fiya (reggae)

Sponsored by City of Wilson
(in the lighthouse parking lot)
11:00 am Nick’s LIVE Kids Show
11:00 am Mascot: Marshall from Paw Patrol
12:00 pm The InterACTive Theatre of Jef
12:30 pm Mascot: Buzz Light Year
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 Mascot: Deadpool

Sponsored by PNC Bank
(located on the Banker’s Stage on Goldsboro St)
11:00 am
12:30 pm
2:30 pm
4:00 pm

Sponsored by Historic Downtown Wilson
(located on Douglas Street)
11:00 am
1:00 pm
3:00 pm

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 2

Sponsored by the NC Educational Lottery
11:00 am Caroline Keller (country)
12:30 pm RIDE Celebration
1:00 pm Furia Tropikal (Latino)
3:30 pm The Tonez (beach)

Sponsored by Wilson Tourism
(Farris & Thomas Law lot)
12:00 pm Sallie B Howard Jazz Ensemble
1:00 pm Brizzl (hip hop)
1:30 pm Brand Performing Arts Star Team (dance)
2:00 pm Youth in Motion (dance)
3:00 pm Zimar x DIEY’REAL (rap/hiphop)
4:00 pm Total Impact Ministries (choir/praise)

Sponsored by City of Wilson
(in the lighthouse parking lot)
12:00 pm Mascot: Bluey
12:30 pm Nick’s LIVE Kids Show
1:00 pm The InterACTive Theatre of Jef
1:00 pm Mascot: Elsa from Frozen movies
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 Mascot: Spiderman

Sponsored by PNC Bank
(located on the Banker’s Stage on Goldsboro St)
1:00 pm
2:30 pm
4:00 pm

Sponsored by Historic Downtown Wilson
(located on Douglas Street)
12:30 pm
2:00 pm
3:30 pm

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