North Carolina Whirligig Festival

The NC Whirligig Festival is a family-friendly weekend of artisans, music, food, and Whirligigs. Admission is FREE. For the last two decades, the NC Whirligig Festival has showcased art of the region, inspired by Vollis Simpson’s iconic Whirligigs. The NC Whirligig Festival is a two-day community celebration in Historic Downtown Wilson of people and art in motion. During the festival, you will find hundreds of vendors, four stages of live entertainment, a Whirli-Kidz Zone, active artists, delicious food and so much more!