Tripp's Mercantile

07/21/2026

🎨✨ Meet the Maker: Lisa Lail

At Tripp’s Mercantile, we love celebrating talented local artisans, and Lisa Lai is one of those makers whose work tells a story.

Inspired by the skills lovingly passed down from her grandparents, Lisa continues a tradition of craftsmanship through woodworking, crochet, painting, sewing, and a wide variety of handmade creations. Every piece reflects creativity, care, and a passion for making something truly unique.

Right now, you’ll also find a beautiful selection of Americana and America 250 handcrafted items as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday throughout the year. As the seasons change, so does Lisa’s booth, with fresh handmade décor, gifts, and one-of-a-kind treasures arriving regularly.

Whether you’re looking for a meaningful gift, seasonal decorations, or something special for your home, be sure to stop by and explore Lisa’s incredible collection.

🛍️ Shop local. Support handmade. Discover something you’ll treasure only at Tripp’s Mercantile.

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07/17/2026

🏁 NASCAR is back, and we’re excited to welcome race fans to North Wilkesboro! 🏁

Race weekend is one of our favorite times of the year, and we’d love for you to make Tripp’s Mercantile one of your stops while you’re in town!

Whether you’re heading to the speedway or exploring downtown, stop in for:
🏎️ NASCAR memorabilia
📚 Books
🧢 Hats
🍿 Fresh popcorn
🎁 Locally made gifts and treasures to take home for friends and family

While you’re here, be sure to explore Downtown North Wilkesboro and all the incredible businesses throughout Wilkes County. From amazing restaurants and coffee shops to unique local stores, there’s something special around every corner.

Need a break from the racing? Maybe your husband is perfectly happy watching cars go around the track lap after lap after lap… 😄 Come cool off at Tripp’s Mercantile! Grab a fresh bag of popcorn, browse our unique finds, and enjoy a little shopping while the engines keep roaring.

And here’s a dream we’d love your help making happen…

We’re cheering on NASCAR this weekend, and one day we’d love to officially support the races in an even bigger way. Every purchase you make at Tripp’s Mercantile helps us grow as a local business. Who knows? Maybe before long you’ll see Tripp’s Mercantile riding around the track on the side of a race car! 🏎️💨

So come shop local, support small business, and help us chase that dream.

🚛 Hauler Parade: Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 PM on Main Street in Downtown North Wilkesboro.

🎉 Fan Fest: Saturday, July 18 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace.

This FREE family-friendly event will feature:
🎶 Live music by Crawford & Power and Uncaged: A Zac Brown Tribute
🌮 Food trucks
🏎️ Racing games
✍️ NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch autograph session from 7:45 PM – 8:00 PM
🚗 Vintage NASCAR race cars
…and much more!

Bring your family and friends and come enjoy an incredible NASCAR weekend in North Wilkesboro. We hope to see you there!

07/17/2026

We have some great race week hats at the store. Come on by to get yours today.

07/08/2026

More Than a Marketplace—A Community. ❤️

At Tripp’s Mercantile, we’re inspired every single day.

We’re inspired by entrepreneurs who take the brave step of turning an idea into a business. We’re inspired by customers who choose to support local, share their stories, and encourage the people behind every product. And we’re inspired by our incredible team, whose heart for serving others makes this place so special.

We’re more than a place to sell products. We help entrepreneurs grow through affordable consignment and vendor spaces, marketing support, product photography, customer feedback, pricing and product testing, pop-up events, product launches, and meaningful connections. Our goal is to help people build thriving businesses—not just fill shelves.

Most importantly, we want Tripp’s Mercantile to be a place where people feel welcomed, supported, celebrated, and inspired. A place where collaboration is valued over competition, dreams are encouraged, and creativity has room to grow.

If you’ve been thinking about starting something of your own, we’d love to walk alongside you.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about becoming an entrepreneur with us and to submit your application. We’d love to help you take the next step and welcome you into the Tripp’s Mercantile family. ❤️

07/07/2026

New styles just dropped — and they’re pure Wilkes County.
Small‑batch caps, locally designed, locally embroidered, and only $20 each.

You won’t find 100 of these floating around… just a handful made for folks who love this place.
Exclusively @ Tripp's Mercantile in Downtown North Wilkesboro.
When they’re gone, they’re gone!!!

06/21/2026

🎨☀️ Beat the Heat with Crafts at Tripp’s Mercantile! ☀️🎨

Looking for something fun, creative, and mess-free this summer? We’ve got you covered!

✨ Starting in July, EVERY THURSDAY we’ll have FREE craft supplies available in the back of the store for kids (and kids at heart!) to create, color, and imagine. Stop in, cool off, and enjoy some creative time without having to clean up the glitter and glue at home!

🖍️ Plus, check out our affordable Grab-and-Go Craft Kits! Perfect for taking home or creating right here in the store.

Current kits include:
🎨 DIY Painting Kits
🌈 Coloring Kits
🧸 Imagination Dough Kits
📚 Mini Scrapbook Kits
✂️ Creative Activity Kits
…and so much more!

We’re adding new kits every week, so there’s always something new to discover.

Whether you want to stay and craft with us or grab a kit for later, Tripp’s Mercantile is your destination for affordable, creative fun all summer long!

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🗓 Free Craft Thursdays begin in July
💙 More special Craft Day events and activities coming soon!

Tag a friend with little creators and make plans to join us! 🎉

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06/17/2026

06/16/2026

✨ MEET THE MAKER: TREY BATES OF PATCHES ON CAPS ✨

Some people find a passion. Trey lives it.

For years, Trey has been designing, embroidering, and creating custom apparel and promotional products. While Patches on Caps may be a newer business, his talent and experience are anything but new.

When Trey joined Tripp’s Mercantile, we thought he might bring in a few hats and shirts. Instead, he brought an incredible collection of apparel, patches, and designs—all with a focus on quality products at affordable prices.

But what stands out most about Trey isn’t just what he makes—it’s who he is. His enthusiasm is contagious, his creativity is inspiring, and his determination shines both in business and as a competitor in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association.

🧢 Hats
🔥 Patches
👕 Apparel
💥 Great Prices at only $20 each for (hats, shirts, sweaters,etc)

Stop by Tripp’s Mercantile to check out Trey’s latest creations and help us support one of our community’s talented entrepreneurs. We can’t wait to see what he creates next!

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