Wilson’s Mills Community Day
Saturday, August 23, 2025
10:00am-3:00pm
Phillip R. Wright Community Park | 988 Powhatan Road
Join us for a day full of family fun, community spirit, and hometown pride at the annual Wilson’s Mills Community Day! This free, public event will feature a wide variety of activities for all ages, including:
- Inflatables and games for kids
- Live music throughout the day, provided by regional artists Bruce Naegelen, Kat Taylor and The Loblollies
- Local vendors, artisans, nonprofits and community services
- Raffles and Pie Baking / Pie Eating contests
- Free balloon creations by Marvelous Mister Mike
- Delicious offerings from food truck favorites
- A youth rugby clinic led by the Clayton Rugby Football Club
We’re also excited to welcome:
- Live animals from Pasture Pals Equine Rescue
- Free health screenings from the Community Health Coalition's mobile medical unit
- Public safety demonstrations and community info from the Wilson’s Mills Police and Fire Departments
- Free popcorn for all attendees!
As part of our commitment to supporting local schools, we'll also be hosting a school supply drive to benefit Wilson’s Mills Elementary School. Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated!
PROGRAM
10:00am - Community Day Opens / Vendors & Inflatables Open
10:50am - Welcome from Wilson's Mills' Mayor / Announcements
11:00am - Music Act #1: Bruce Naegelen / Food Trucks Open / Rugby Clinic
12:00pm - Balloon Twisting with Marvelous Mister Mike (12-2pm) / Pie Baking Contest judging
12:30pm - Music Act #2 : Kat Taylor
1:30pm - Pie Eating Contest / Announcements
2:00pm - Raffle winners announced
2:05pm - Music Act #3: The Loblollies
3:00pm - Community Day Closes
Want to Participate as a Vendor?
We’re currently accepting applications from arts & crafts vendors, commercial businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
👉 Visit wilsonsmillsnc.org/vendors for more information and to apply.
Come out and celebrate all that makes Wilson’s Mills a wonderful place to live, work, and play!
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, September 20, 2025
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Phillip R. Wright Community Park | 988 Powhatan Road
Find hidden treasures or clear out your clutter at the Wilson’s Mills Community Yard Sale! Join neighbors from across town for a morning of bargain hunting, community connections, and fun in the park.
This event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss it!
Registration is now open! If you would like to sign up as a seller, click the link below.
Touch-A-Truck
Saturday, October 11, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Phillip R. Wright Community Park | 988 Powhatan Road
Bring the whole family for a day of big wheels and even bigger fun at Wilson’s Mills’ annual Touch-A-Truck event! Kids (and kids at heart) can climb inside, honk the horn, and explore a variety of vehicles up close—including fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment, and more.
Enjoy live demonstrations, local vendors, and exciting special appearances by the Duke LifeFlight Helicopter and UNC Health Bus!
Free admission – don’t miss this hands-on experience that’s perfect for all ages!