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

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.
2010 Concert Dates
6 - 9 pm - Wilson County Library Lawn - 249 Nash Street
Friday, July 2 - R&B and Dance Music Night!
- Opening Act: Black Diamond band
- Intermission Act: Almost Amazing Rex Magic Show
- Intermission Dance team: East Country Hoedowners cloggers
- Headliner: UBU Band
- Kidszone: Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course
Friday, August 6 - International Music Night!
- Due to Rain - Moving Inside Boykin Center
- Opening Act: Wake County Pipe & Drum band
- Intermission Dance team: Raq Mundi belly dance
- Headliner: Topic Orchestra band (salsa)
Kidszone: Giant Water Slidecancelled
Friday, September 3 - Country Music Night!
- Opening Act: Joey Panzarella band
- Intermission Act: ProMusic Conservatory
- Intermission Dance teams: Studio B and Living Faith
- Headliner: Lauren Paige & Midnight Highway band
- Kidszone: First N' Goal football game
Friday, October 2 - Rock Music Night!
- Opening Act: Triple Wide band
- Intermission Dance Team: Megan's Academy of Dance
- Headliner: After Shock band
- Kidszone: Giant Rock Slide
And More!!!
- Live bands
- Intermission acts performance
- Community Fair - highlighting local community groups
- Local Food Vendors including pizza, chicken, hot dog, popcorn, etc...
- Children's area at every concert
- Horse & Carriage rides (if available)
- Wilson Greenlight interactive station open
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
To apply as a Food Vendor, Community Information Booth, Band or to be considered as an Intermission Act, click & download the application displayed in the upper left corner, then submit it to the Human Relations Office.
Questions? Call us at 399-2308.
Sponsored by the Human Relations Commission


