Music, Movies and Family Fun in the Wilkesboros

Music, Movies and Family Fun in the Wilkesboros

Music, festivals and family fun -- it’s a magic combination, and one the towns of Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro are excited to embrace this summer after COVID restrictions last year put a damper on public gatherings.

            Drawing on a deep well of local talent, both cities will host free outdoor concerts throughout the summer. Gather the family and come out to enjoy a variety of artists, from local bluegrass to beach music, singer-songwriters to tribute bands playing classic favorites.

            In Wilkesboro the concerts are held at the Wilkes Communications Pavilion in Carolina West Community Commons. A wide lawn provides the perfect place to set your chair or blanket, bring a cooler full of refreshments, and settle in for a concert while the kids run and play in the grass.

            For movie fans, Wilkesboro brings back Movies on Main this summer with a line-up of recent releases and ’90s classics. Bring your blankets, glow sticks and snacks for a little taste of Hollywood under the stars.

            Equally as important as the musical talent on showcase is a great venue to enjoy the show. North Wilkesboro’s Concerts on the Deck take place at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes, as the area in front of the concert stage provides the perfect place for dancing.

Concerts in the Commons

Second Saturdays, May-October

6-10 p.m.

Lineup available at WilkesboroNC.org

Movies on Main

Friday before the Second Saturday, May-August

9 p.m.

Schedule available at WilkesboroNC.org

Concerts on the Deck

Third Saturdays, June-October

6-10 p.m.

Lineup available at DowntownNorthWilkesboro.com