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“NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Fest”:
The Town of Wilkesboro will hold a community “Fan Fest” event in conjunction with the NASCAR All-Star Race Hauler Parade on Thursday, May 18th from 4 – 10 pm featuring live music, food trucks, kids activities, etc.
The “NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Fest” will be held in and around the Carolina West Wireless Community Commons & the Heritage Square in addition to performances on the Wilkes Communications Pavilion located at 102 West Main Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilkesboro.
Performance Schedule | 4 – 10 pm: 4 pm: Presley Barker 6 pm: Alex Key 8 pm: The Georgia Thunderbolts
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“Concerts in the Commons”:
“Concerts in the Commons” will be held on second Saturdays from 6 – 10 pm at the Wilkes Communications Pavilion in the Carolina West Wireless Community Commons, located at 102 West Main Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilkesboro. The venue is an inviting, family-friendly public space that features a concert lawn, food trucks, and more! Visitors can also check out the Heritage Square Splash Pad, one of the “coolest” spots for summertime fun in downtown, located adjacent to the Community Commons in front of the Wilkes Heritage Museum. Admission to “Concerts in the Commons” and the splash pad is free.
May 13th | 6 – 10 pm: 6 pm: His & Hers 8 pm: The Wildflowers: A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
June 10th | 6 – 10 pm: 6 pm: Big Daddy Love 8 pm: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
July 8th| 6 – 10 pm: 6 pm: Will Easter & The Nomads 8 pm: Creedence Revived: The World’s Premier CCR Tribute Band
August 12th | 6 – 10 pm: 6 pm: Nikki Morgan 8 pm: On The Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band
September 22nd | 5:30 – 10 pm: Carolina in the Fall
September 23rd | 12 – 10 pm: Carolina in the Fall
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“Movies on Main”:
“Movies on Main” will be held from May through August in the Carolina West Wireless Community Commons, located in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilkesboro. Movies will be shown at sunset on a 33-foot wide screen on the concert lawn. Admission to “Movies on Main” events are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating.
• Friday, May 11th: The Aristocats (1970)
• Friday, June 9th: Puss & Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
• Friday, July 7th: Encanto (2021)
• Friday, August 11th: Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
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2023 “Christmas in the Commons”:
The Town of Wilkesboro will usher in the holiday season on Saturday, December 2nd with “Christmas in the Commons,” a free festive celebration from 4 – 8 pm in Historic Downtown Wilkesboro.
As the Wilkes County Christmas Parade travels through Downtown Wilkesboro, “Christmas in the Commons” will kick-off an evening of fun for the entire family.
Starting at 4 pm, fun and festive Christmas events will fill the Carolina West Wireless Community Commons and Heritage Square. Kids of all ages will be able to enjoy music and a variety of activities including a special visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
During the event, stroll through downtown and experience a winter wonderland of snowflakes and icicles while shopping with the downtown merchants!
At 7 pm, the community is invited to gather for the lighting of the Heritage Square Christmas Tree in front of the Wilkes Heritage Museum! The Mayor will be on hand to deliver season's greetings.
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External Events:
Brushy Mountain Peach & Heritage Festival
Friday, July 28th | 5 – 9 pm AND Saturday, July 29th | 9 am – 5 pm
Wilkes Recovery Revolution Rally
Saturday, September 9th | 5 – 10 pm
Wilkes Heritage Museum Overmountain Victory Trail Association Day
Tuesday, October 3rd | 6:30 am – 3:30 pm
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For more information about the “NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Fest”, “Concerts in the Commons”, “Movies on Main”, & “Christmas in the Commons” events, please contact the Wilkesboro Planning & Community Development Department at 336.838.3951 or find us on Facebook @Historic Downtown Wilkesboro.
Contacts:
Andrew Carlton Joseph Kamperman
Planning & Community Dev. | Director Planning & Community Dev. | Town Planner
Town of Wilkesboro Town of Wilkesboro
203 West Main Street | Wilkesboro, NC 28697 203 West Main Street | Wilkesboro, NC 28697
P: (336) 838-3951 x 1016 | F: (336) 838-7616 P: (336) 838-3951 x 1010 | F: (336) 838-7616
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