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About Wilkes Community College

The Walker Center at Wilkes Community College, located at 292 First Citizens Bank Lane in Wilkesboro, NC 28697, serves as a cultural hub for campus and community events. From intimate gatherings in the Lakey Ballroom to large performances in the Nan Van Every Auditorium, the venue complex offers flexible spaces to fit a variety of events. Notable happenings include MerleFest, a long-running fundraiser for the WCC Foundation, as well as WCC Foundation scholarship galas and Walker Center series performances.

Whether you’re planning a concert, a lecture, or a gala, you’ll find accessible seating options, convenient parking, and transport support to help you secure your seats with ease. Read on for seating layouts, parking details, transit options, and trusted nearby hotel and dining recommendations to complete your trip.

Seating configurations at the Walker Center vary by venue within the complex. Nan Van Every Auditorium seats up to 1,100 in theater-style arrangements, while Lakey Ballroom (5,100 sq ft) can be partitioned to accommodate about 280 in banquet style or up to 350 theater-style depending on setup. The Doc & Merle Watson Theatre (6,400 sq ft) supports large events with theater seating around 300. For every event, our team can help you identify the best layout and seats. Free parking is available in front of or adjacent to the building after 5 pm on weekdays and on weekends. A complimentary shuttle service is provided by the Wilkes Transportation Authority for Walker Center series events, making it easier to reach the venue from nearby areas. Nearby hotels and dining partners offer convenient options for guests, including top-rated hotels like Holiday Inn Express Wilkesboro, Hampton Inn Wilkesboro, and Quality Inn Wilkesboro, along with recommended local restaurants. We’ve got you covered for a straightforward ticketing experience and a smooth event day.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and venue: The Walker Center, 292 First Citizens Bank Lane, Wilkesboro, NC 28697; on the Wilkes Community College campus.
  • Venues and seating: Lakey Ballroom (5,100 sq ft) can be partitioned and seats up to about 280 banquet-style or up to 350 theater-style depending on setup; Doc & Merle Watson Theatre (6,400 sq ft) supports large events with theater seating around 300; Nan Van Every Auditorium seats 1,100.
  • Seating options and charts: Nan Van Every Auditorium offers 1,100 seats; Lakey Ballroom and Doc & Merle Watson Theatre support flexible configurations (theater, banquet, etc.).
  • Parking: Parking is in front of the Walker Center; free parking in front of/adjacent to the building after 5 pm weekdays and on weekends.
  • Transit: Wilkes Transportation Authority provides a complimentary shuttle for Walker Center series events.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Wilkesboro (1700 Winkler St), Hampton Inn Wilkesboro (1300 S Collegiate Dr), Quality Inn Wilkesboro (1840 US-421).
  • Notable events: MerleFest, held annually on the campus since 1988 as a major fundraiser for the WCC Foundation; other events include WCC Foundation scholarships galas and Walker Center series performances.