Music legend Billy Joel made a surprise appearance at The Village of Wellington’s 30th anniversary of its incorporation, delighting residents and visitors as the village rang in the new year.
Joel joined Turnstiles: The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel on the amphitheater stage for an impromptu two-song set that organizers called an unforgettable highlight of the evening.
Billy Joel makes surprise appearance at Wellington celebrattion
The celebration, held to mark 30 years since residents incorporated Wellington on Dec. 31, 1995, combined music, family activities and community tributes.
As Wellington ushered in 2026, the event drew families, community partners and longtime residents who came together to honor the village’s history and its commitment to local decision-making and preserving quality of life.
According to the village’s Facebook post, Joel’s brief performance alongside the tribute band was a spontaneous moment that electrified the crowd and underscored the festive tone of the anniversary celebration…