Historic Valdese NC -
Small Town Living with a Historic Past
Located in the rolling foothills of western North Carolina, Valdese is far more than your average small town tucked into edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Town of Valdese was founded on the rich traditions of 19th century Waldensian settlers and their historic journey from the hills of Italy to Burke County, NC.
Make Valdese your destination for a unique and educational family outing or bring your church, civic or social group to experience the Waldensian heritage as it is preserved by the Valdese community today. Stop in at the Valdese Tourism Department in the Old Rock School, Main Street, Valdese for day-tripping information or a custom group tour itinerary.
Whether your Valdese visit is a family stopover or a couples weekend get-away, the Waldensian Heritage Winery, Waldensian Museum, the Trail of Faith, Old Rock School Art Galleries and the Piedmont and Western Railroad Club's model train museum are must-sees.
Shop downtown Valdese for antiques, jewelry, unique gifts and handmade crafts and consignments. Nature and recreational parks, the best in bluegrass, outdoor concerts, car shows and so much more are waiting for you in Valdese, NC, home of the renowned outdoor drama, “From This Day Forward.”
Visit the town of Valdese. Just off I-40 between Hickory and Asheville. Minutes from Boone, Blowing Rock, Lenoir and Morganton, NC.
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Click here for our Historic Valdese brochure with downtown map in Adobe PDF format
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Valdese Merchant's Association Yard Sales
First Saturday each month
April-September at the Wells Fargo Parking Lot
May
Family Friday Nights
7pm at Wells Fargo Parking Lot
May 4th: 28690 Band & Laurel Creek & Bobby Denton
May 11th: Founders Festival at the Trail of Faith
May 18th: Nostalgia
May 25th: The Moore Brothers
Valdese Farmers Market
May-October on Faet Street
Wednesdays 8-12pm
Fridays 2-5pm
Valdese Merchant's Association Yard Sales
First Saturday each month
April-September at the Wells Fargo Parking Lot
Founder's Day Festival
Trail of Faith May 10-12
Enjoy over 30 exhibits, Civil War Reenactments, Rides, Art, Scouting Displays, Farming Demonstrations, Music & Food
Go to www.waldensiantrailoffaith.org
Set Up Studios Dance Recital
May 13th 2:30pm at the Old Rock School Auditorium
Sherry's Dance Studio Recital
May 18th at the Old Rock School Auditorium Call 828-270-4251 for more information
Amy Sigmon Dance Recital
May 20th at 3pm at the Old Rock School Auditorium Call 828-234-6544 for more information
Clater Kaye Theatreworks Showcase
May 26th at 6pm at the Old Rock School Auditorium. Call 828-294-2582 for more information
Louis Nunnery School of Ballet Dance Recital
May 29th Call 828-464-3512 for more information
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If so please call us or E-mail us at mwalker@ci.valdese.nc.us
828-879-2129
www.visitvaldese.com