Explore the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, NC and learn about the artist. Explore the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in historic downtown Wilson and learn about American Folk Artist ...

Located at 301 Goldsboro St. in Wilson, the park features 30 whirligigs made of recycled industrial parts. Some of them stand more than 50 feet tall, according to the park’s website.

Living Local: Wilson, Whirligig Park, brewing and more In addition to arts and crafts vendors, the NC Whirligig Festival hosts more than 100 food, commercial and nonprofit vendors.

Whirligig Park in Wilson, NC The park sits on two acres. There are around 30 whirligigs of all shapes and sizes to amaze you. An amphitheater is in the center, serving as an event space and the ...

The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight. The park/museum has listed events on its website calendar. For more information, visit their website here or call 252-674-1352.

Admission is free with online registration or ten dollars at the door. In Wilson, it's arts and crafts, food vendors, and live music for the 19th annual Whirligig Festival.

WILSON - Final preparations are underway for the 18th annual North Carolina Whirligig Festival which will take place on November 5th and 6th in Historic Downtown Wilson. The festival, which occurs ...

The National Endowment of the Arts has awarded Wilson a $250,000 grant to help develop a downtown park dedicated to the whimsical whirligigs created by local artist Vollis Simpson.

Living Local: Wilson, Whirligig Park, brewing and more by: Ken Watlington, Kenneth Roundtree Posted: Jul 21, 2022 / 05:30 PM EDT Updated: Jul 21, 2022 / 06:30 PM EDT ...