This summer Downtown North Wilkesboro will be the place to be with events all summer. The variety of events that have been planned are sure to please people of all tastes, featuring jazz, classic rock, beach music, classic cars, fireworks, and more!
Starting off the events will be the first of three Downtown Summer Concerts. Each event will be a family-oriented block party. There is no admission charge so bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes while the band plays, let us help to start your weekend off early. Food and beverages will be available on the street from Key City Grille.
The first concert, Jazz in June, will be on June 18th starting at 5:30pm in the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Park. Entertainment for this event will be Todd Wright Trio and Jennifer Snodgrass. This event is sponsored by Cultural Arts Council, Key City Grille, and North Wilkesboro Housing Authority.
The next event will be OliverFest on June 20th from 12:00pm – 8:00pm in Downtown North Wilkesboro. OliverFest is a festival celebrating the accomplishments of hometown singer, Oliver Swofford. This wonderful event will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Oliver’s chart-topping 1969 hits, “Good Morning Starshine” and “Jean.” William “Oliver” Swofford was the product of North Wilkesboro, NC, now deceased, will be celebrated by the locals as a tribute to his success!
OliverFest will feature entertainment by Britishmania (a Beatles tribute band), Rude Mood, Crusher Run, Eddie Sturdivant, and OFX Sonny Remington. The streets of downtown will be lined with vendors and Wilkes County Cruiser’s cars.
The next event will be the Fireworks Display and Emergency Vehicle Parade on July 4th starting at 8:30pm. Enjoy the Fire Truck Parade in memory of Bradley Bell then the fireworks will follow.
July 11th come downtown for the Cruise In from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. There will be 50/50 & Door Prizes, DJ and Special Entertainment while you enjoy looking at the cars.
The second Downtown Concert Series will be on July 23rd. Rock the Night will begin at 5:30pm in the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Park. Problem Child will be opening up for Wilkes County’s own, Thunder Valley Band. This event is sponsored by Tiffany’s Place Teen Center and Wilkes County Public Library.
Another Cruise In will be held on August 8th from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. There will be 50/50 & Door Prizes, DJ and Special Entertainment while you enjoy looking at the cars.
The third Downtown Concert Series will be held on August 20th. The Beach Block Party will begin at 5:30pm in the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Park. Back by popular demand will be Billy Scott and the Party Prophets. This event is sponsored by Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro, Key City Grille, and the Leonard Herring Family Foundation.
The events don’t stop after the summer. Be sure to watch for two more Cruise In events on Sept 12th and Oct 10th. The 31st Annual Brushy Mountain Apple Festival on October 3rd. The 6th Annual Battle of Bands on September 12th, and the 14th Annual Light Up Downtown on November 20th.
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