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Celebrating the art, creativity, and community of Wilson, NC, with two days of whirligigs, music, food, and fun for the whole family!
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Going into our 17th year, we are the official North Carolina Whirligig Festival, held annually during the first weekend in November in Historic Downtown Wilson, NC. This year’s festival will be held on November 6-7. Follow this page for vendor and entertainment information, sponsorship opportunities, festival highlights, and more. For more information about the festival, visit whirligigfestivalnc.org. Twitter: twitter.com/whirligigfest
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08/11/2026

Congratulations to Jeremy, our NC Whirligig Festival Entertainment Coordinator, on the recent ribbon cutting with the Wilson Chamber of Commerce for his business, Wilson Vehicle Outfitters!

Many members of our NCWF planning team joined Jeremy last week to celebrate this exciting milestone alongside fellow community members.

Our team loves this community, and we love seeing our people pour back into it in more ways than one. We’re proud to celebrate Jeremy and all he’s building in Wilson.

Congratulations, Jeremy!

07/28/2026

Want to help bring one of eastern North Carolina's favorite festivals to life?

The NC Whirligig Festival is looking for volunteers to join our planning team! If you're interested in getting involved behind the scenes and making a difference in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested in one of our open planning committee positions? Send us a message to learn more. We can't wait to welcome new faces to the team!

07/07/2026

We're just 4 months away from the best weekend of the year!

Mark your calendars for November 7-8 and get ready for the 22nd Annual NC Whirligig Festival. From incredible live music and local art to delicious food, family fun, and so much more, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

We can't wait to celebrate with you in Downtown Wilson. See you November 7-8!

07/01/2026

t’s official, vendor and entertainment applications for the 2026 NC Whirligig Festival are now LIVE! 🎉

Ready to be part of one of eastern North Carolina’s favorite fall traditions? Whether you’re a vendor or entertainer, now’s the time to apply.

Visit whirligigfestivalnc.org to submit your application and join us November 7–8 in downtown Wilson!

06/29/2026

It’s officially the start of the best season of the year, NC Whirligig Festival season!

Are you a business, food vendor, or entertainer ready to be part of the 22nd Annual NC Whirligig Festival? Applications open July 1st on our website. Don’t wait to secure your spot!

We can’t wait to see what this year brings!

06/17/2026

Happy National Mascot Day to our two favorites, Saw Dog and Professor Whirl E. Gig! The NC Whirligig Festival just wouldn’t be the same without them bringing the whirli-good energy and fun we all love every year.

05/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE 🎉
Vendor applications for the 22nd Annual NC Whirligig Festival open July 1st!

Set your alarms, mark those calendars, and tell your friends and family to remind you too! You won’t want to miss your chance to be part of one of North Carolina’s favorite festival weekends happening November 7–8!

We can’t wait to celebrate another incredible year with amazing vendors, great food, live entertainment, and all the Whirligig fun. Stay tuned for more information!

02/20/2026

Big wins for the North Carolina Whirligig Festival 🎉🎡

The North Carolina Whirligig Festival brought home THREE awards at ShowFest, Best Event Website, Best Sponsorship Packet, and Volunteers of the Year (Jocelyn Drawhorn & Clarisa Blackwell)! 🏆

From a full website renovation and rebrand to a transformed community stage that’s now a must-see showcase for local talent, the festival continues to set the standard across the state, with a special shoutout to Next Level Creative for leading the digital refresh.

Mark your calendars for November 7–8, 2026 — and visit WhirligigFestivalNC.org to learn how you can be part of Wilson’s largest event! 🎡✨

01/09/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our law enforcement officers today and every day. Thank you for keeping our county safe all year long and for helping make the NC Whirligig Festival a fun and secure experience for everyone. We appreciate you! 🚓💙

Address

120 Goldsboro Street SW
Wilson, NC
27893

Telephone

+12522899650

Website

http://www.whirligigfestivalNC.org/

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