T own of Wilkesboro Issued a Burn Ban effective 03/28/26.
No Campfires during Merlefest weekend
Statewide burn ban issued for North Carolina due to hazardous forest fire conditions on 03/26/2026.

- For Residents
  Civic Center Rental Information
  - - Online Reservation Form
  Cemetery Plots & Information
  Wilkesboro Utilities
  - - Report Water/Sewer Problem
  Other Utility Providers
  Schedule of Fees - FY 25-26
  Wilkesboro Sanitation
  - - Recycle/Trash Days by Street
  - - Recycle Schedule
  - - Request Rollout Cart Repair
  - - Schedule Bulky Item Collection
  - - Schedule Electronics Recycling
  - - Schedule Yard Waste Collection
  Report a Problem Form
  - - Report Missing Street Sign
  - - Report Pothole / Sidewalk Problem
  - - Report Street Light Outage
  Serve on a Committee or Board
  Transportation
- For Business
  Wilkes Co. Economic Development
  - - HC Council of Government Demographics
  - - Wilkesboro Livability Magazine
  - - "We are Wilkes" Annual Guide
  - - "We are Wilkes" Quarterly
  - - Transportation
  How to Start a Business in Wilkesboro
  - - Step 1) Zoning/Planning
  - - Step 2) Sign Permit
  - - Step 3) Request Fire Inspections
  - - Step 4) Water/Sewer Service
  - - Step 5) Beer/Wine Application
  - - All Building Inspections - inside Town and County
  - - All Food Inspections
  How to Launch a Business in NC
  - - Rural Rise NC Business Help
  Meeting Space Rental Information
  - - Online Reservation Form
  Other Utility Providers for Business
  Outside Trash Providers for Business
  Schedule of Fees - FY 25-26
  Town Forms
- For Visitors
  Wilkes Co. District W Tourism Dev Authority
  Yadkin River State Trail Map
  Attraction Maps
  Ben Long Frescoes
  Historic Wilkesboro Tour
  Stone Mountain State Park
  Talking Trees Trail at Rendezvous Mtn.
  Whippoorwill Academy & Village
  Wilkesboro Music & Festivals
  - - Concerts in the Commons
  - - Movies on Main
  - - Brushy Mtn. Peach & Heritage Festival
  - - FaithFest
  - - Merlefest
  Wilkesboro Parks & Recreation
  - - Cub Creek Park Pickleball Courts
  - - Mountain Bike Trails
  - - Community Commons & Pavilion Stage
  - - Heritage Square Splash Pad
  - - Rolling Pines Disc Golf Course
  - - Wilkesboro Campground
  Wilkesboro Sundial
  W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir
  Wilkes Co. Barn Quilt Trail
  Wilkes Co. Birding Trails
  Wilkes Heritage Museum
  Wilkes Transportation Options
  Yadkin River Greenway

Old Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 299 E. South St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697

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