The “Happening on the Common Arts Festival” combines art with performances, a festival atmosphere, tasty foods, and fun activities. Held on the historic Town Common, Tarboro NC, this free event is scheduled for June 11, 2016, starting at 10am and running until 5pm.
This annual event is sponsored by Edgecombe Arts and the Town of Tarboro. In addition to live performances, a variety of vendors will be on-hand with crafts, food, and more.
The event Performance Schedule shows a recently updated plan by Edgecombe Arts:
10am — Noelle Smith (country, pop, alternative, and more)
10:30am — Musick’s Dance Studio performancesCall us at
11am — The Rhythm Express Band from Rocky Mount/Enfield area (R&B, Soul, and popular music)
12pm — Step Teams (Little Saint Steppers & Mighty Saint Steppers)
12:45pm — Cassie Dunn (Country and popular music)
1:15 pm — North East Carolina Prep Elementary Chorus
1:30 pm — Jonathan Parker Band (Honky Tonk & Country music)
2:30 pm — Tar River Boys (Bluegrass)
3:15 pm — The Evening Travelers (Gospel Music)
4pm — Steel Standin’ Band (Rock, Blues, and Country music)
For more “Happening on the Common Arts Festival” information, call 252.823.4159, or email, or visit the Edgecombe Arts Facebook page for updates.
Tarboro NC is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, within the Rocky Mount Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its Town Common is one of two remaining within the United States — the other one is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ed. Note: This art festival was originally scheduled for May 2016, and was rescheduled for weather to this June date.
