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North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 7-8 in Wilson

Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little less than an hour east of Raleigh, on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026. It's free to attend. Times Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 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 live entertainment, the Whirli-Kidz Zone, artists, vendors, food and more. Check back soon for the stage schedule. Look for updates on the Facebook page. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More Festivals Take a look at a few upcoming festivals: Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

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North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 7-8 in Wilson

When
Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 7-8 in Wilson
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North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 7-8 in Wilson runs Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

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