The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little under an hour east of Raleigh, on Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Times haven’t been announced yet, but it will probably be similar to last year:
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fall is looking great around the Triangle, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of pumpkin patches, haunted trails and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!
The Whirligig Festival is a two-day arts festival that showcases the arts of the region, including whirligigs, North Carolina folk art created by local artist Vollis Simpson.
Whirligigs are 20 to 50 feet in height and incorporate highway and road signs, HVAC fans, bicycles, ceiling fans, milkshake mixers, and more.
The festival features four stages of live entertainment, the Whirli-Kidz Zone, artists, vendors, food and more.
Look for updates on the Facebook page. Facebook event.
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More Festivals
Check out a list of fall festivals in the Triangle, or take a look at a few upcoming festivals:
