2026 CONCERTS IN THE COMMONS

"Concerts in the Commons" will be held on second Saturdays from 6 – 10 pm at the Wilkes Communications Pavilion in the Carolina West Wireless Community Commons, located at 102 West Main Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilkesboro. The venue is an inviting, family-friendly public space that features a concert lawn, food trucks, and more!

Visitors can also check out the Heritage Square Splash Pad, one of the "coolest" spots for summertime fun in downtown, located adjacent to the Community Commons in front of the Wilkes Heritage Museum. Admission to "Concerts in the Commons" and the splash pad is free.

May 9th
o Captain Mike & the Shipwrecked: Jimmy Buffett Tribute
o All My Rowdy Friends: Hank Williams Jr Tribute

June 13th
o Heart Brigade: A Tribute to Heart
o The Stranger: A Billy Joel Tribute

July 11th
o Y2K Kids: Tribute to the 2000s
o Kashmir: Led Zeppelin Tribute

August 8th
o 70s Kids: Solid Gold Tribute Band
o Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience

Another non-town event that happens at this venue is the Brushy Mountain Peach & Heritage Festival, which is always the last Saturday in July. Applications are available at brushypeachfest.com. In addition to music, attendees will enjoy regional food trucks, dancing, artist workshops, vendors, and more.