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WELCOME TO VALDESE

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

Valdese is a town of about forty-five hundred citizens nestled in the foothills of western North Carolina. Settled on May 29, 1893 by immigrants from the Cottian Alps of northern Italy, the town retains much of its heritage. From its brick-lined sidewalks to its historic attractions, Valdese exhibits all the charms of small town life.

Whether you are planning a tour of Valdese or just looking for the latest news, this site is maintained to let you know what Valdese is about, what has happened and is going to happen, and general information on the faces and places that make Valdese special.

Thanks for visiting.

COMING EVENTS

• 08/08 - Great Waldensian Festival pre-festival day events, including a concert by "TAMS," children's rides behind the Old Rock School, and more

• 08/09 - The Great Waldensian Festival along Main Street and throughout town.

• 08/15 - Family Friday Night Concert featuring "Darin Aldridge & Brooke Justice" beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Wachovia parking lot.

• 08/22 - Jerusalem Evangelist Ministries Gospel Concert in the Old Rock School auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

• 08/23 - Jerusalem Evangelist Ministries Gospel Concert in the Old Rock School auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

For the Old Rock School
calendar, click here.

LATEST SITE UPDATES

• 08/11 - The Valdese Grapevine

• 08/11 - Great Waldensian Footrace results are posted.

• 08/10 - The Old Rock School Events

• 08/07 - Waldensian Festival Information

• 05/28 - The Valdese Grapevine

• 05/28 - The Old Rock School Events

• 05/28 - Added My Favorite Memory to the Personal Services section.

• 05/21 - Added new Headlines section below.

• Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. until Noon - Farmer's Market on Faet Street

• Fridays - 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. - Farmer's Market on Faet Street

• Fridays - About 6:00 p.m. until ??? - Classic Car Cruise-in at Myra's

AREA NEWS HEADLINES

Click here for archived Valdese Headlines
Click here for the Morganton News Herald website

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