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VALDESE MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWSLETTER

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www.visitvaldese.com


Email

Barbara Hefner

bhefner@ci.valdese.nc.us

 

Morrissa Walker Angi

mwalker@ci.valdese.nc.us

Local Attractions

 A Great Day Trip Destination!

Waldensian Heritage Winery

828.879.3202

Thursday - Sunday

1pm to 6pm

Waldensian Heritage Museum

828.874.1111

Tuesday - Friday

Tours at 11am & 2pm

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*extended hours during the Outdoor Drama Season

4-6pm on Fridays & Saturdays

Trail of Faith

828.874.1893

Website

Monday-Friday

9am until 5pm

Saturday & Sunday

2pm-5pm

Piedmont & Western Railroad Museum

828.879.2126

Monday - Friday

8am to 5pm 

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Meetings Thursday Nights Call in advance

Rock School Art

Galleries I & II

828.879.2126

Monday - Friday

8am to 5pm

Heritage Arts Center

828.874.1849

Website 

Monday - Friday

10am to 5pm

Saturday

11am to 3pm

Olive Hill: The Burke Center for Community

Economic Development

Open Monday-Thursday 10-9pm

Friday 10-5pm

Website

828-522-4051

Shop Downtown

Check out what Valdese has to offer!

 

Shop, Dine & Save in Downtown Valdese!

 

Burke Hospice Thrift & Gifts

Your Floral Bouquet

Cornerstone Antiques

Uncle Fred's Shed

Full Circle Consignment

Retro 112

Dolls & Designs by Sandi

Foothills Thrift Store

Burke Audio & Video

Myra's

Myra's General

Downtown Delights Cafe

Judges Express

Rock Drug & Fountain

Giovanni's Pizza

Buffalos Breath Cafe

Chubby's of Valdese

 Myra's Little Italy

Talk of the Town Salon

East End Barber Shop

Salon di Bellezza

Grace Jewelry

S&S Upholstery

Mimosa Beauty Salon

Ideal Beauty Salon

Valdese Heritage Art Center

Play It Again Records

Bargain House Appliances

Salon on Main

John's Market on Main

 

These are just some of the many merchants of Valdese!

  

 Want to move your business to Valdese? Call 828-879-2129 and we will help you get the information you need...

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Myra's Classic Car Cruise In

 

It's that time again to come out to Myra's with family and view over 100 classic and antique cars. While there take time to enjoy a great meal! 

 

Friday Nights at 6pm beginning in April 

Monthly VMA Yard Sale

Sponsored by the 

Valdese Merchants Association

 

Beginning in May the monthly Yard Sales will be held the first Saturday of each month at 7am. Bring your own table and pay $5 to sell your items at the Wells Fargo Parking Lot. 

 

Contact Deborah Ferris for more information at 828-874-0175

Family Friday Nights 

FREE Summer Concert Series

 

Beginning in May enjoy free live concerts downtown every Friday Night...


 

May through September at 7pm at the Wells Fargo parking lot!

New Stage, New Sound...Come Downtown!

 

May 24: The Neighbors (Listen)

May 31: Jonathan Birchfield (Listen)

 

Check out the full summer schedule of talent!

 

Full Schedules & Coupons will be available at the concession stand every Friday Night!

Rock School Arts Foundation

Galleries I, II & Studio 101

 

April 29-May 24

Reception April 30

 

Local Schools Exposition/Competition

 

Handmade Papermaking Workshop

May 4 from 9:30 - 3:30 taught by Norma Suddreth

Art for adventurous amateurs & all artists – beginners welcome!

You will take home small pieces of art such as handmade greeting cards! $50 fee includes materials. Bring lunch for a short break. Call 828-879-2129 at the Rock School or email efurr@charter.net to enroll by May 1.

Valdese Waldensian Festival

 

Vendor Applications & Sponsorship Applications are available...

 

Entertainment Lineup includes: 

Friday August 9th: Jim Quick & Coastline

Saturday August 10th: Chickweed, Lizzy Ross Band & The Fantastic Shakers

 

Craft, Art, Activity, Food, Snack, Business & All other vendor applications now being accepted. 

 

Call 828-879-2126 or go to http://www.visitvaldese.com/events/waldensian_festival.html and fill out the application to participate in August.

Old Rock School Room Rentals

 

Auditorium will seat up to 500 people

Waldensian Room will seat up to 150

Rooms 119, 137, 138 & 139 will seat up to 25

Teacher's Cottage will seat 50

 

The Old Rock School is a great place for parties, receptions, classes, recitals, performances, camps & much, much more! 

 

Call 828.879.2129 for further details and rates regarding these spaces.

 

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Historic Valdese Tours

 

For information regarding tours in Valdese, call the Valdese Tourism Department. We will plan the perfect tour for your group and step on guides are available. Give us a call today!

 

Sample Day Trip

Waldensian Museum  10:00-11:30am

Lunch in Town/Antique Shopping  11:45-1:00pm

Trail of Faith  1:15-2:45pm

Waldensian Winery  3:00-4:30pm

 

School Field Trips Available!

This is just a sample tour and we can customize your tour to meet the needs of your group. Call 828-879-2126 today for more information!

 

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