1st Fridays on the Lawn
1st Fridays on the Lawn


Celebrating Diversity Through Music - The first Friday of each month join us on the Wilson County Library Lawn in Downtown Wilson for a free community concert, family entertainment and educational opportunities. The Wilson community comes together to relax, enjoy and get to know each other a little better. Using music and festivities to bring diverse community together. Live bands, food vendors and community entertainment and you just might learn something too!
(click on band name link below to learn more about performances)
2011 Concert Series:
6 - 9 pm - Wilson County Downtown Library Lawn - 249 Nash Street
Friday, July 1 - R&B and Dance
- Opening band: Transit Vocal band
- Closing band: The Dance Party All Stars band
- Kid's Zone: Water game - you will get wet!
- Intermission: Minute to Win It! Audience participation game
- Wilson Arts Council Band Camp recital performance
Friday, August 5 - Country Music
- Opening band: Whiskey River Band
- Closing band: Emily Minor band
- Kid's Zone: Inflatable Water Slide & Bounce House
- Intermission: Minute to Win It! Audience participation game
- Wilson Arts Council Band Camp recital performance
- Toe 2 Toe dance performance
Friday, September 2 - International Music
- Opening Performance: NATYA Indian Dance Academy
- Closing band: Sajaso salsa band
- Kid's Zone: Inflatable Obstacle course
- Diversity Day Proclamation
- Child Car Seat Safety check & promotion
- Intermission: Minute to Win It! Audience participation game
- Intermission: Living Faith Dance Team
- FREE! Salsa Lessons
Friday, October 7 - Rock Music
- Band Performance by: Big Sam band
- Special Appearance by: Brooks Paul (10 yr old rocker)
- Note: Brimestone band, orginally scheduled, cancelled due to drummer injury
- Kid's Zone: Inflatable Rock Wall & Giant Slide
- Intermission: Minute to Win It! Audience participation game
- Intermission Dance performance by: Hunt High School Dance group
Entertaiment & Activities - Bands, Food Vendors,Community Information Booths and Intermission Acts seeking to be included should click & download the applications displayed in the upper left corner, then submit it to the Human Relations Office.
Rain or Shine - In case of rain, all performances will be held at the same scheduled time in the Boykin Center, downtown Wilson. Vendors and information booths will be available as space allows. Doors open at 5 pm. Located: 108 Nash Street
Keep in Mind - All concerts are a family friendly atmosphere. No alcohol is permitted. Pets are preferred to be left at home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions? Call us at 399-2308.
Sponsored by the Human Relations Commission

