Sponsor Application

Sponsor Application 2026

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Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Nov 07, 2026 10:00 am - Nov 08, 2026 5:00 pm (EDT)

About the event

The annual North Carolina Whirligig Festival will be held on Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2026. The event started as a way to celebrate what was unique to Wilson, NC - the innovative and whimsical folk art whirligigs created by Vollis Simpson. At the heart of the festival is a park containing 30 of his original giant metal structures that spin in the wind. The festival is the largest event in Wilson, 8 blocks of fun, that includes home-made arts and crafts, food vendors, non-profit agencies and sponsors. Entertainment is provided on several stages with live music, a free kids zone, a kids performance stage, strolling artists and art demonstrations.The NC Whirligig Festival averages about 70,000+ visitors attend over the 2-day festival weekend in historic downtown Wilson. The festival is run by a group of dedicated volunteers and is held each year the first full weekend in November.
North Carolina Whirligig Festival
North Carolina Whirligig Festival
North Carolina Whirligig Festival
North Carolina Whirligig Festival

Prices

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Please provide a link to your social media.
  • Please provide a photo representing your company.
  • Have you been a vendor/sponsor with the NC Whirligig Festival before?
  • Please describe your business.
  • List 2-3 festivals or events in which you have participated before?
  • Please provide your insurance information, including company and policy number.
  • What is your NC Sales Tax ID number?
  • How did you learn about the NC Whirligig Festival?
  • Are you intersted in Sponsoring an Anchor activity?
  • What size vendor booth do you need at the festival?
  • What will be the activity, set up and activities at your booth at the festival?
  • Do you need electricity for your booth set up?
  • Would you like a Macot visit to your business location?
  • What is your main goal in becoming a Sponsor? What would success at the festival look like for you?