EVENT: Founders Day 2026

Saturday, August 29, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Phillip R. Wright Community Park | 988 Powhatan Road

Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wilson's Mills at our Founders Day Event!

This family-favorite event will also feature:

• Inflatable & Games
• Free Face Paint Artist & Balloon Twister from 12-2pm
• Local vendors, artisans, nonprofits and community services
• Delicious offerings from food truck favorites
• Free popcorn and bottled water (while supplies last)
• Contests
• 50/50 Raffle, and more!

🎟️ Free admission and free parking – don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate one of Wilson's Mills biggest events! 

Food Trucks:

• Blue Lobster NC
• Kona Ice
• Pancakii Express
• Patty Cakes Littlest Cupcake Shop

Vendors:

• Trendy Closet
• Author, Janice Barlow
• Little Lemon Co. (Located on the Rugby Field)
• CSW Prints and More
• Wattle Tree Designs
• Creating with Us, LLC
• Heart in our Art
• Handmade by Sandra Isles
• J&G Creative Expressions
• Creating with Us
• MJ Lilliam Wood Designs
• Creations by T
• Envelop Your Pillows in Style
• Johnston County Public Health Department
• SweetroseHoney5
• Manos de amor Crochet
• 3J Crafts and Turnings
• Teresa's Happy Hands