Go Nuts at the 8th Annual White Squirrel Festival: May 28-29, 2011 (Memorial Day Weekend)

White Squirrel Festival Receives Honor: Top 20 Event for the month of May 2009 by the Southeast Tourism Society

Thousands of fan go nuts in Downtown Brevard on Memorial Day weekend, in Brevard, North Carolina!

You don’t want to miss our free, live concerts. Acoustic Syndicate, Jill Andrews, & Town Mountain headline this year. And we have a SURPRISE headliner for Saturday night!

For those who prefer warming up early Saturday morning, run in the 4th Annual 5K/10K White Squirrel Race!  Check out Brevard Rotary’s website for more information.

We kick off the 8th Annual White Squirrel Festival with our 4th Annual Memorial Day Parade, which is organized by the American Legion and VFW. This crowd-pleasing event will take place on Saturday at 9:00am, followed by a “Presentation of the Wreath” ceremony at our county War Memorial.

For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed on festival grounds.

No alcohol is allowed at festival, except for approved designated area. Thanks!

No dogs allowed on festival grounds…Pet Sitting could be available for out of town guests. Questions? Call Pure Pets. 828.884.7333

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who made all of this FREE music possible!

2011 Musical Performances

8th Annual White Squirrel Festival Music Headliner:

SURPRISE!!!

performing 9:30pm (Saturday)

Acoustic Syndicate

performing 8:30pm (Sunday)

White Squirrel Festival Music Schedule

Our musical line-up is one of the region’s best, and no where else can you hear 16 spectacular concerts for free. John Felty (of Looking Glass Entertainment and of Jupiter Coyote fame) continues to bring in some up and coming, as well as some established, performers who know how to get their audience smiling, dancing, and clapping.

This is a rain or shine event

Your chance to help with the White Squirrel Festival !

As one of the 2009 TOP 20 music festivals in the southeast, we are pleased to be able to offer 18 live concerts, free to the public.

But even with many of our performers adjusting their fees, it takes a lot of money to produce a festival of this quality.

There are opportunities for businesses to participate at several sponsorship levels. We even have a special music fund program for individuals who wish to make a tax-deductible donation.

For more information, contact us at (828) 884-3278 or email.

2011 White Squirrel Festival Schedule

SATURDAY – May 28

Memorial Day:  Parade                                                                      9:00am
“Presentation of the Wreath” 10:00am (Gazebo)
4th Annual 5K/10K White Squirrel Race                                   8:00am
(Brevard Music Center)
Squirrel Box Derby (Jailhouse Hill)                                          9:00am – 6:00pm
(Races begin at 1:30pm)
White Squirrel Guided Tours (Brevard College)                        11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:00pm
White Squirrel Exhibit (TC Heritage Museum)                           10:00am – 5:00pm
Squirrel Feeder & Photo Contests
Street Festival:  10:00am – 6:00pm
Food Court (West Main, between Caldwell/England)
Street Vendors (Gazebo block, South Broad)
WSQL Live (West Main)
Pisgah Pete (real white squirrel on the Gazebo block)
Jennifer Burgin, Wildlife Rehabilitator

Zero Gravity Skate Park Festival Activity: schedule being finalized

SUNDAY – May 29

Squirrel Box Derby (Jailhouse Hill)                                     10:00am – 6:00pm
(Races begin at 1:30pm)
White Squirrel Guided Tours (Brevard College)                    2:00pm and 5:00pm
White Squirrel Exhibit (TC Heritage Museum)                      12 noon – 5:00pm
Squirrel Feeder & Photo Contests
Street Festival:  12 noon – 6:00pm
Food Court (West Main, between Caldwell/England)
Street Vendors (Gazebo block, South Broad)
WSQL Live (West Main)
Pisgah Pete (real white squirrel on the Gazebo block)
Jennifer Burgin, Wildlife Rehabilitator

Zero Gravity Skate Park Festival Activity: schedule being finalized