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Join the fun in Downtown North Wilkesboro! Check out our event calendar to stay up to date on all things North Wilkesboro. 

Upcoming Events

  • Wilkes County Farmers' Market
    Wilkes County Farmers' Market
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 25
    Yadkin Valley Marketplace
    Aug 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Yadkin Valley Marketplace, 445 C B D Loop, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, USA
    Discover the vibrant flavors at your local farmers' market! Enjoy fresh produce and unique artisan goods, support local growers, and connect with your community at the Wilkes County Farmers' Market.
  • Creative Corner
    Creative Corner
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 28
    930 Main St
    Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    930 Main St, 930 Main St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, USA
    The Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Committee is bringing local art to the heart of Downtown North Wilkesboro! Join us for The Creative Corner, at the corner of 10th & Main Streets (Apple Festival Park), for a monthly art pop-up held on the last Friday of each month from June through September.
  • Wilkes County Farmers' Market
    Wilkes County Farmers' Market
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 29
    Yadkin Valley Marketplace
    Aug 29, 2026, 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Yadkin Valley Marketplace, 445 C B D Loop, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, USA
    Discover the vibrant flavors at your local farmers' market! Enjoy fresh produce and unique artisan goods, support local growers, and connect with your community at the Wilkes County Farmers' Market.

Brushy Mountain Apple Festival

The Annual Brushy Mountain Apple Festival is one of the largest one-day arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast. The Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club owns, operates, and organizes the event each year.

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Concerts on the Deck

All shows will be from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on the third Saturday of the month from June to September. They are free, rain or shine. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting!

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Light Up Downtown

An annual holiday lighting ceremony and festival, presented by the Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership. This family-friendly event features food and craft vendors, local artisans, businesses and community groups, kids activities, and extended hours in our downtown businesses.​

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Wilkes County Cruise-Ins

Meets at the CBD Loop/Marketplace on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Roads close at 2pm, so bring those cars and trucks out for a fun and relaxing day of fellowship, music, food, cakewalks, 50/50 drawing and more!

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Spooktacular

Join us for the 3rd annual Spooktacular event hosted by the Downtown North Wilkesboro Merchant Association. Festival fun for the whole family in Downtown North Wilkesboro. Candy stations, vendors, face painting, food and much more!

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Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Festival to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with traditional food, music, folk dancing and more at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Being updated, check back soon!

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208 9th Street, Suite 302

North Wilkesboro, NC

Phone: (336) 667-7129

Email: downtown@northwilkesboronc.gov

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