Wilson County Tourism Development Authority

01/03/2025

01/02/2025

Looking to learn something new in 2025? Maybe you have always wanted to be able to draw the human figure more accurately or, perhaps, you want to cook more this year but don't know where to start. Join us for one of these upcoming workshops at the Wilson Arts Center!

Complete workshop details and a link to register can be found on our website at www.wilsonarts.com/workshops or call 252-291-4329.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from the staff at Wilson Country Tourism Development Authority! May 2025 bring you peace, joy, and opportunity.

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12/31/2024

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas!

12/23/2024

Merry Christmas from the staff at Wilson County Tourism Development Authority!

Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay.

12/21/2024

Wilson Arts presents Boykin Series 27 * Katie Deal's Holly Dolly Christmas! * Edna Boykin Cultural Center * Dec. 20, 2024 [Photos by Gray Whitley]

12/18/2024

Based on the popular YouTube web series, Casita Brewing Company's "Hot Ones" Challenge is returning! They are assembling a group of 10 brave souls willing to tackle this year's official "Hot Ones" box of TEN increasingly spicier hot sauces. BUCKLE UP, because all 10 of their nuggets will be FULLY TOSSED & COATED in each sauce! EXTREME!!! Starting with the 'mildest' sauce in the box, our contestants will also be eating nuggets, while subjected interview questions, as the sauces only get hotter... & hotter... & ATOMIC!

Wilson County Tourism Director Brandt Harrell is participating in this event and needs your assistance! He is risking his taste buds and sanity in an effort to raise money for Seeds of Hope Wilson. This event takes place on January 18th at Casita Brewing Company at 7:00pm. Donations made through this link will help buy Brandt water, milk, and other items to help cool the fire from these hot sauces. All proceeds from this event benefit Seeds of Hope, so please give generously!

12/18/2024

12/16/2024

12/16/2024

Tonight at 7:00 PM is the grand finale of our 13th Annual Grinch Production, and you won’t want to miss the surprises in store for the last show!

Here’s our amazing cast for tonight’s performance:

Grinch: Fletcher Duke
Max: Gavin Harris
Cindy Lou Who: Ainsley Warren
Martha May: Rowan Bennett
Little Grinch: Graham Beaman
Santa Babies: Sloan Burdick, Vivi Clark, Hannah Ellis, Ellie Herring, Charlotte Langley, Charlotte Norris, Blair Connor Webb, Carter Winstead
WHOS: Delilah Baker, Finley Warren, Caroline Brantley, Scarlett Pittman, Indi Myles, Amelia Burke, Claire Goulet
Don’t miss out on this incredible show—grab your tickets now!
At 8:30 PM the cast will be in the lobby for photo opportunities. All attendees from all 6 shows are invited.

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12/15/2024

ArtSpin - A Downtown Arts Experience * Dec. 14, 2024 * Wilson Arts Historic Downtown Wilson Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park [Photos by Gray Whitley]

12/13/2024

Take a look at the creation of our mural by Ashley Fabrizio! And while you're there, subscribe to our Youtube channel. https://youtu.be/cQVUIeQrtDI

12/13/2024

Celebrate the holiday season with an unforgettable day of festive fun, shopping and entertainment in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilson. Restaurants will be open and some shops will have extended hours. ArtSpin events are planned, rain or shine, from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. EVENTS • WhirliK...

12/12/2024

12/12/2024

Is NC Whirligig Festival gear on your wish list this Christmas? Lucky for you, there's one more chance to grab it! 🎁

Head down to the Whirligig Park Pavilion this Saturday, December 14th from 1:00-5:00 PM for Artspin- A Downtown Christmas Celebration! Stop by our booth to purchase festival merchandise for everyone on your list. We'll be selling t-shirts, hats, our 20th-anniversary ornament, and more!