Wilson County Tourism Development Authority

04/27/2025

The Edge Wilson * Rock Stars & Flowers V Art Opening * New Paintings by Sebastian Correa w/ special guest The Ritualists * April 26, 2025 [Photos by Gray Whitley]

04/25/2025

What a great crowd and a beautiful night! Check out a few shots from the first Gig in the Park.

04/25/2025

It's a great weekend for music! Just a few seats left for the show tonight!

TONIGHT!!!

The Malpass Brothers take the Boykin Center stage to send Boykin Series 27 out with a packed house!

We still have some seats available in the balcony, but only single seats remain on the floor level.

The Boykin Center Box Office opens at 6:30 PM for Will Call ticket pickup and at-door purchases. Check out our Know Before You Go web page for answers to frequently asked questions at www.wilsonarts.com/kbyg or call 252-291-4329.

04/24/2025

Tonight's the first of the Gig in the Park series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. Come out for live music, food, drinks, and fun! We'll see you there!

During our Gig in the Park concert series, we will highlight one local nonprofit per concert ♥️

Catch Wilson Arts at the first concert - visit their booth for an arts activity, learn more about their programming, and discover their positive impact on our community

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04/24/2025

Can you identify these locations in Wilson using audio alone? Turn your speakers up or better yet, put your headphones on, and take a listen. Post your guesses in the comments below and the first person to get all four correct gets a bag of swag. We'll tell you the answers after we have a winner. Good luck!

04/22/2025

Celebrating Earth Day with Wilson Botanical Gardens and Wilson Parks & Recreation!

04/17/2025

Happy Easter from the staff at Wilson County Tourism! We will be closed on Friday, April 18th and Saturday, April 19th in observance of the holiday. May the Easter Bunny fill your baskets with chocolate and treats!

Photo by Gray Whitley

04/17/2025

One of our favorite traditions is back!

04/15/2025

The Moonlight Swing Band played to a packed house at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center this past weekend! Check out a few photos from the benefit show!

04/15/2025

The lineup for the 2025 Gig in the Park concert series promises something for almost everyone’s musical taste this year. The five-concert series begins on April 24 and runs every other Thursday evening through June 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. Hosted by Wilson Downtown...

04/12/2025

It was a great night for the opening pickleball tournament at J Burt Gillette Athletic Complex!

04/11/2025

Tonight's the night! If you love pickleball we've got you covered!

🎉 Grand Opening of the City of Wilson Pickleball Facility! 🏓

📍 Location: J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex
📍 Address: 3238 Corbett Ave, Wilson, NC 27893
📅 Date: Friday, April 11
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Wilson’s brand-new Pickleball Facility at J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex! 🎊 Enjoy a ribbon-cutting ceremony, explore the state-of-the-art courts, and see why pickleball is the fastest-growing sport around.

Come out and be part of this exciting milestone for Wilson Parks & Recreation!

04/09/2025

Celebrating National Library Week with Wilson County Public Library and the creativity and resources they provide!