The Walker Center

07/17/2026

🏁 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Days of Thunder movie event at the Walker Center!

Congratulations to Marty Parks, the winner of our NASCAR ticket giveaway! Thanks to the generosity of North Wilkesboro Speedway, the prize was upgraded from two tickets to four tickets to Sunday’s race. We hope you and your guests have an incredible race weekend!

Now we’re turning our attention to the next unforgettable event at the Walker Center.

🎭 GRAVITY comes to the Walker Center on Friday, September 25.

Experience an extraordinary evening with Elizabeth Futter, Emma Hatton, and Nikki Bentley, three internationally acclaimed musical theatre stars whose powerhouse performances have captivated audiences on the West End and Broadway. Inspired by Wicked, GRAVITY is a breathtaking concert featuring iconic songs, incredible vocals, and unforgettable moments you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Get your tickets today at the link in bio or at WalkerCenterOnline.org. You can also call the Box Office at 336-838-6260.

📸:Tabitha Hudler

07/15/2026

More history is on the horizon. 🔜

Before race weekend takes over North Wilkesboro, experience the movie that helped cement this track's place in NASCAR history.

Join us Thursday night at the Walker Center for a special screening of Days of Thunder.

🏁 Plus, every ticket purchased includes a chance to win 2 tickets to Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway!

🚪 Doors open at 7:00 p.m. following the NASCAR Truck Hauler Parade.🎬 Movie starts at 8:00 p.m.

🎟️ Get your tickets today at WalkerCenterOnline.org or call the Box Office at 336-838-6260.

07/13/2026

Don’t watch history from home. 🏟️

Experience one of NASCAR’s most iconic films just minutes from the track during race weekend.

Join us for a special screening of Days of Thunder at the Walker Center on Thursday, July 16.

🏁 Every ticket purchased includes a chance to win 2 tickets to Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway! One lucky attendee will take them home. (Must be present to win.)

🚪 Doors open at 7:00 p.m. following the NASCAR Truck Hauler Parade.
🎬 Movie begins at 8:00 p.m.

Get your tickets today at WalkerCenterOnline.org or call the Box Office at 336-838-6260.

Don’t watch history from home. 🏟️

Limited seats remain for Sunday’s Window World 450. Get yours today before they’re gone!

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07/10/2026

🏁 WIN 2 FREE TICKETS to the SOLD-OUT NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway!

Join us for Days of Thunder at The Walker Center on Thursday, July 16, and every ticket purchased is automatically entered for a chance to win two tickets to Sunday's sold-out race!

One lucky winner will be drawn during the event. You must be present to win. If the selected ticket holder is not in attendance, another ticket will be drawn until a winner from the audience is confirmed.
Before the roar of the engines fills the air at North Wilkesboro Speedway, experience the legendary film that captured the heart of stock car racing on the big screen.

📸 Arrive early! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for photos with the official North Wilkesboro Speedway Pace Car before the movie begins at 7:00 p.m.

🌡️ Escape the summer heat in the cool, air-conditioned comfort of The Walker Center.
🍿 Concessions available for purchase:
• Hot Dogs
• Nachos
• Big Soft Pretzels with Nacho Cheese or Mustard
• Chips
• Fresh Popcorn
• Soft Drinks
• Beer

🎟️ Ticket Prices (plus tax)
Adults: $12
Children (10 & Under): $5
Active Military & Veterans: $8
Groups (10 or More): $10 per person

🎟️ Get your tickets today at the link in bio or by visiting WalkerCenterOnline.org. You can also call the Box Office at 336-838-6260.

🏎️ What's your favorite Days of Thunder moment? Or will this be your first time seeing it on the big screen?

07/10/2026

🏁 WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to Sunday's SOLD-OUT NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway!

Every ticket purchased for our Days of Thunder screening at The Walker Center is automatically entered for a chance to win. One lucky winner will be drawn during the event, and you must be present to win!

After the NASCAR Truck Hauler Parade, keep the excitement rolling with a special big-screen screening of Days of Thunder.

🚪 Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
🎬 Movie Begins: 8:00 p.m.

📸 Snap a photo with the official North Wilkesboro Speedway Pace Car, enjoy movie-themed concessions, and experience one of racing's most iconic films on the big screen as race weekend gets underway.

🎟️ Get your tickets today at WalkerCenterOnline.org or call the Box Office at 336-838-6260.

🏁 Race weekend starts here.

07/06/2026

🏁 Win 2 Tickets to a Sold-Out NASCAR Race at The Walker Center July 16th!

Visit our Newsletter link below to learn more!

https://mailchi.mp/wilkescc/individualshows-14011383

06/25/2026

⏰ Don't miss your chance to renew!
Today is the final day for current Walker Center Series patrons to renew their seats for the 2026–2027 Walker Center Series before seats are released to the public.

🎭 GRAVITY! (Gravity - Live in Concert )
🎸 Roots Run Deep: Presley Barker Live (Presley Barker )
👑 Christmas with the King of Rock and Roll (Travis LeDoyt)
🎤 Twitty & Lynn (Twitty and Lynn)
📻 Super 70's Radio

Renew your series today at WalkerCenterOnline.org or call the Box Office at 336-838-6260.

Plus, don't miss our exciting special events throughout the season:
🏁 Days of Thunder
🔎 Wilkes County Murder Mystery Dinner
🚂 The Polar Express

🎭 Live. Local. Legendary.

06/24/2026

🏁 Race Weekend Starts Here.

Before the roar of the engines fills the air at North Wilkesboro, experience the legendary film that captured the heart of stock car racing and helped introduce a new generation of fans to the excitement and history of NASCAR.

Join us at the Walker Center for a special big-screen screening of Days of Thunder, the iconic racing classic inspired by the grit, speed, and spirit that made North Wilkesboro Motor Speedway a cornerstone of NASCAR history.

🌡️ Escape the summer heat, afternoon storms, or whatever the weather brings and settle into the cool, air-conditioned comfort of the Walker Center for an evening of racing nostalgia and entertainment.

🍿 Concessions will be available for purchase:
• Hot Dogs
• Nachos
• Big Soft Pretzels with Nacho Cheese or Mustard
• Chips
• Fresh Popcorn
• Soft Drinks
• Beer

🎬 Days of Thunder
📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026
🕖 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Ticket Prices (tax not included)
Adults: $12
Children 10 and Under: $5
Active Military & Veterans: $8
Groups of 10 or More: $10 per person
Purchase tickets @: https://www.walkercenteronline.org/walker-series/days-of-thunder/

Whether you're a lifelong racing fan, a movie buff, or visiting Wilkes County for race weekend, this is your chance to relive the speed, the rivalries, and the movie that became a racing legend.

🏎️ What is your favorite moment from Days of Thunder? Or will this be your first time seeing it on the big screen?

06/23/2026

🏎️ Racing fans, we want to know:
What is your favorite memory of Days of Thunder?
Was it Cole Trickle's rivalry with Rowdy Burns, Harry Hogge's legendary advice, or the unforgettable racing scenes that made you fall in love with the movie?

Tell us your favorite moment below!