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10/17/2025

“Rindercella” went to the bancy fall and lost her slass glipper! 🤭
Hear Tabitha Hudler share this classic Hee Haw tale in Timeless Talks with Tabitha, and get ready for a night full of laughter and country charm at the Hee Haw Honey Reunion — Saturday, October 25 at The Walker Center!
🎟️ Grab your tickets today: https://www.walkercenteronline.org/walker-series/hee-haw-honey-reunion/

Sponsored by Carolina Realty ERA Live Moore

10/16/2025

🎶 “Hey Grandpa, what’s for supper?!” 🎶
We’re serving up a Hee Haw favorite with a Walker Center twist! Join Chef Ashana as she channels her inner Grandpa Jones and shares what’s cooking for our Hee Haw Honey Reunion Pre-Show Dinner — with plenty of laughs and a few hilarious bloopers, too! 🤠🍽️
Here’s what’s on the menu:
🥗 Greens and spring mix salad
🐖 Pork tenderloin & country ham
🥔 Green beans, mac & cheese, and potatoes
🍞 Biscuits and cornbread
🍓 Rhubarb crisp for dessert
You won’t want to miss this evening full of great food, laughter, and country charm — followed by the Hee Haw Honey Reunion show on Saturday, October 25, at The Walker Center!
🎟️ Get your Pre-Show Dinner tickets: https://bit.ly/479Wyu9
🎤 Get your Show tickets: https://bit.ly/47gFdQw

A special thank you to our Show Sponsor — Carolina Realty ERA Live Moore , Beer Sponsor — TwoBoros Brewery & Distribution , and Wine Sponsor — Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery for helping make this unforgettable night possible! 🍷🍺✨

10/16/2025

🎶 “Hey Grandpa, what’s for supper?!” 🎶
We’re serving up a Hee Haw favorite with a Walker Center twist! Join Chef Ashana as she channels her inner Grandpa Jones and shares what’s cooking for our Hee Haw Honey Reunion Pre-Show Dinner — with plenty of laughs and a few hilarious bloopers, too! 🤠🍽️
Here’s what’s on the menu:
🥗 Greens and spring mix salad
🐖 Pork tenderloin & country ham
🥔 Green beans, mac & cheese, and potatoes
🍞 Biscuits and cornbread
🍓 Rhubarb crisp for dessert
You won’t want to miss this evening full of great food, laughter, and country charm — followed by the Hee Haw Honey Reunion show on Saturday, October 25, at The Walker Center!
🎟️ Get your Pre-Show Dinner tickets: https://bit.ly/479Wyu9
🎤 Get your Show tickets: https://bit.ly/47gFdQw

A special thank you to our Show Sponsor — Carolina Realty ERA Live Moore, Beer Sponsor — TwoBoros Brewery & Distribution , and Wine Sponsor — Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery for helping make this unforgettable night possible! 🍷🍺✨

🎶 Did you know Hee Haw welcomed over 600 musical guests during its run? From legends like Johnny Cash to Loretta Lynn, t...
10/09/2025

🎶 Did you know Hee Haw welcomed over 600 musical guests during its run? From legends like Johnny Cash to Loretta Lynn, the show was packed with star power.
Relive the laughter and the music at the Hee Haw Honey Reunion on Oct. 25!

🎟️ Grab your seats today → https://bit.ly/46Dy5yF

🌎💚 Did your child come to The Walker Center today?Did you come to The Walker Center as a child?Today, 4th and 5th-grader...
10/08/2025

🌎💚 Did your child come to The Walker Center today?
Did you come to The Walker Center as a child?
Today, 4th and 5th-graders from across our region experienced the magic of live performance with Steve Trash and his show "Ecology is Awesome! ", a high-energy blend of music, magic, and eco-friendly fun that inspired students to think about their connection to the planet. 🌱✨
For generations, school shows like this have sparked curiosity and creativity for thousands of local students. And while today’s kids discovered the wonder of live theater for the first time, you can too—at one of our Walker Center Season Shows!
🎟️ Explore our current lineup and plan your visit: walkercenteronline.org

A special thanks to our 2025–2026 School Show Sponsor, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, we couldn’t do these meaningful student performances without your support.

10/06/2025

🤠 Did you know Hee Haw first aired in 1969—and ran for more than 20 years? That’s two decades of music, comedy, and country charm!
Now, the Hee Haw Honeys are reuniting LIVE at The Walker Center on Oct. 25!
🎟️ Don’t miss it → https://bit.ly/46Dy5yF

🦖✨ This week, kindergarteners and 1st graders from across our region filled The Walker Center with excitement as they ex...
10/03/2025

🦖✨ This week, kindergarteners and 1st graders from across our region filled The Walker Center with excitement as they experienced the magic of The Dinosaur Quest of Dr. T-Rex!
For decades, the Walker Center has been the place where local students took their very first steps into the world of live performance. 🎭 Many of you may remember climbing onto a school bus, holding your classmate’s hand, and walking through our doors for your first show.
Now, it’s your turn to come back! Not for a school field trip, but for an evening out at one of our Walker Center Season Shows. Experience the same magic you remember, with performances designed to inspire and entertain audiences of all ages.
🎟️ Explore the full lineup and get your tickets here: walkercenteronline.org

🌻✨ The laughter, the music, the memories… the Hee Haw Honeys are back! Join us at The Walker Center on Saturday, October...
09/29/2025

🌻✨ The laughter, the music, the memories… the Hee Haw Honeys are back! Join us at The Walker Center on Saturday, October 25, for the Hee Haw Honey Reunion, a night of classic country comedy and songs that will take you right back to the good ol’ days. 🎶
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now → https://bit.ly/46Dy5yF
Tag a friend who watched Hee Haw with you! 👇

✨ What a night at The Walker Center! ✨On September 11, the Grand Ol’ Americana Show lit up the stage with laughter, musi...
09/16/2025

✨ What a night at The Walker Center! ✨
On September 11, the Grand Ol’ Americana Show lit up the stage with laughter, music, and plenty of patriotic pride. 🎶🇺🇸
From the toe-tapping sounds of Blue Water Highway to the harmonies of the Liberty Radio Orchestra & Gospel Singers, the show transported us back to a nostalgic era of Route 66 road trips, backyard BBQs, and summer nights under the stars. 🌟
Director Tabitha Hudler summed it up best:
“The Grand Ol’ Americana Show was the perfect mix of fun, music, and memory-making. It captured the joy and pride of our shared American heritage and gave our community a night to remember.” ❤️
We’re proud to continue bringing world-class entertainment right here to Wilkesboro!
📅 See what’s coming next: www.walkercenteronline.org
📞 Box Office: 336-838-6260

📸: Farrington Evans

🐝✨ What’s all the BUZZ about at The Walker Center? ✨🐝On September 9, we celebrated our incredible volunteers and sponsor...
09/11/2025

🐝✨ What’s all the BUZZ about at The Walker Center? ✨🐝
On September 9, we celebrated our incredible volunteers and sponsors at the Annual Volunteer Breakfast. Guests enjoyed breakfast, fellowship, and the chance to hear more about the exciting season ahead.
Walker Center Director Tabitha Hudler shared highlights of the 2025–2026 Series Performances and school shows that will welcome students from across our region. Dr. Mike Rodgers, WCC President, closed the event with heartfelt thanks for the continued support of the Walker Center—Wilkes County’s premiere location for the performing arts.
A special thank-you goes to Buzz Worthy Honey Company in Purlear, NC, for sweetening the day with honey gifts for all attendees. 🍯💛

✨ The excitement continues TONIGHT! ✨
Come out and meet some of our amazing volunteers as we kick off the season with The Grand Ol’ Americana Show! 🎶
📞 Call the box office at 336-838-6260 or visit 👉 https://bit.ly/3V8L9FD to purchase dinner and show tickets.

09/09/2025

🎶✨ The Grand Ol’ Americana Show is coming to The Walker Center on Thursday, September 11, 2025!
Step back in time with comedy, culture, and music that celebrate the true spirit of Americana — from summer nights and Route 66 road trips to 4th of July fireworks. 🎆
🎤 Featuring:
⭐ Will Hearn’s Grand Ol’ Americana Show
⭐ Blue Water Highway
⭐ The Liberty Radio Orchestra & Gospel Singers
⭐ Top entertainers from the Lone Star State
🍽 Dinner at 6:00 p.m. (sold separately)
🎟 Military & Emergency Services: 15% off tickets
🎆 Don’t miss the grand finale indoor fireworks show!
📅 Thursday, September 11 • 7:30 p.m.
📞 Box Office: 336-838-6260
🌐 Tickets: walkercenteronline.org

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The Walker Center

The John A. Walker Community Center is proud to be this region’s premier venue for cultural experiences in Wilkes County and surrounding areas and to serve as the preferred gathering place for meetings, weddings, receptions, conventions, banquets, and parties.

The Walker Center was created to address Wilkes Community College’s mission components of culture, business, industry, and training. Dr. David Daniel, WCC president at the time, took the lead in the effort to construct the center and WCC’s Foundation, the development arm of the institution, embarked on a fundraising drive that would raise $2.2 million.

In March of 1983, ground was broken on the building thanks to the 1,500 donors who contributed to the vision of the center. When construction was completed, WCC was enhanced by a 33,000 square foot building that featured an 1,100 seat auditorium, lobby, backstage area, and management area.

The dedication and ribbon cutting were held on August 24, 1984 and featured the opening performance of Gordon MacRae and Anna Maria Alberghetti. On October 24 of that same year, WCC Theatre held its production of “The Music Man” in the center as a special performance for alumni.