Waldensian Festival

Since 1976, on the second Saturday in August, Valdese hosts an annual festival to celebrate the "Glorious Return" of the Waldenses from exile in Switzerland to their native valleys in the Cottian Alps of Italy in 1689. This celebration is mirrored around the world by other Waldensian communities.

The Town of Valdese and The Historic Valdese Foundation look to improve the Waldensian Festival this year and make it one of the best festivals in the state of North Carolina.

The 2010 Waldensian Festival will concentrate on unique crafts, great food, and top-quality entertainment. To achieve this goal, the committee has researched wonderful artists, food vendors and entertainers from around the country. Picking people that would come together to make an unforgettable festival.

We hope you will join us for this incredible weekend event.

35th Annual Waldensian Festival in Valdese, NC
Saturday, August 13th and 14th, 2010

Entertainment for 2010

"The Catalinas" - Friday night

"The Fantastic Shakers" - Saturday night

 

Attention Vendors: Click here for 2010 application