Events happening in the Town of Valdese

Calendar of Events for 2012

April - October (Friday nights)

Myra's Cruise In is held every friday night beginning at 6:00pm....take a look at some beautiful antique and classic cars.

                          

April – September (Saturdays)
Valdese Merchants Association Yard Sales are held monthly in the Wells Fargo/Town parking lot the first Saturday of each month.

April 21st, 2011

Valdese Annual Triathlon

For further information call 828-879-2117

April 8th, 2012 6:30am

Easter Sunrise Service located at The Trail of Faith.

April 8th, 2012 2:00pm

The 654th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the American Legion located on Church Street. This event is for children 10 and under and participants must bring their own basket.

May 4th - August 31st (Friday Nights)
Family Friday Night Outdoor Concert Series in Downtown Valdese Wells Fargo Parking Lot 7:00pm. Free Entertainment and Classic Car Cruise In.

May 5th 10am until 4pm

Valdese Leos Club will hold a walkathon to raise money for their organization. Food and live entertainment.

May - October

The Valdese Farmers Market is located on Faet Street and sets up every Wednesday from 8am until noon and Fridays from 2pm until 5:00pm. For further information call 828-879-2129.

May 25th and 26th
Valdese Trail of Faith Founders Weekend Celebration. This event will include Civil War Re-enactment, Bluegrass and Gospel music and plenty of food!

For further information call 828-874-1893.

June 29th
Valdese Independence Day Celebration
& Fireworks Display

July 6th – August 11th, 2012 (Fridays & Saturdays only at 7:45pm)
44th Season of the Outdoor Drama "From This Day Forward"

August 10th and 11th
37th Annual Waldensian Festival

Kick-off on Friday night with live music & classic car cruise-in

Saturday 9am until 9pm live entertainment throughout the day, over 150 art/food/craft vendors, children's rides & extended hours for all local attractions as well as local merchants.

August 11th
Piedmont & Western Railroad Club Open House at the Old Rock School

August 11th
Open Art Competition “People’s Choice Award” located at the Old
Rock School

October 31st 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Valdese Merchants presents "Treats in the Streets." Candy provided by local merchants from 3pm – until 5pm. Costume judging immediately following at the stage area in Wells Fargo Parking lot.

November 10th 9:00am until 4:00pm

Christmas in November Craft & Gift Show sponsored by the Historic Valdese Foundation located in the Old Rock School. Over 30 handmade craft vendors will display and sell their product during this one day event.

November 20th - December 24th, 2011 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Trail of Lights located at the Trail of Faith

December 1st 10:00am
Valdese Christmas Parade

December 1st 9am until 12:00pm
Piedmont & Western Railroad Club Open House at the Old Rock School

December 13th, 14th 15th 7:30pm and 16th 3:00pm

Old Colony Players Christmas Production www.oldcolonyplayers.com

December 14th 6pm - 8pm

Christmas in Valdese...Spend a Friday night in Valdese and enjoy Christmas songs, refreshments from local merchants and a game of Shop Hop!

First, Second & Third Place Winners will receive Cash Prizes!

December 16th and 17th 6pm and 7pm

Live Nativity Scene located in front of the Waldensian Presby

 

For further information regarding Valdese events call 828-879-2126          

*Schedule is subject to change