is
not your typical small southern town. Its
heritage reaches back not just generations but across oceans. Its
location isn’t just at the base of the
but in one of the greatest counties in the southeast. Its people
aren’t just friendly and hospitable, but are welcoming and
entertaining.
We
are right on the way to the better known sites in western North
Carolina. Going to Asheville? We’re 60 miles east on Interstate 40.
Spending the weekend in Boone, Blowing Rock or Banner Elk? We’re
60 minutes down the road from those mountain towns.
Looking for a place stretch your legs, take a BREAK,
enjoy some one-of-a-kind attractions? is
the place.
So while you’re in the area visit,
enjoy the outdoor drama, the Trail of Faith, the mural, the winery, the arts gallery
and more. Experience the Heritage. It’ll be a Great Day.
Most small southern towns are fine places to visit. Butis
a GREAT place to spend a day.
Calendar
of Events
August/September Auditorium
August 2nd: 6:00pm
Shriner’s Gospel Benefit Concert
August 22 - 23rd 7:00pm
Jerusalem Evangelist Ministries Gospel Concert
September 20th
8:30am - 12:00pm & 2:45pm - 6:15pm
Hmong Festival
Waldensian Room
September 11th: 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Red Cross Blood Drive
Art Galleries I and II
August 9th - September 29th
Open Art Competition & People’s Choice Awards
Other
August 8 - 9th
Waldensian Heritage Festival
Friday August 8th
Main Stage
7:00pm Purpose, 7:15pm The Tams
Saturday August 9th
Main Stage
9:00am OCP singers
9:45am Chris Cates
10:30am Miss & Mister Valdese Pageant
11:15am Throwdown Jones
1:00pm The Neighbors
2:45pm Old Hat
Band Blast Stage
9:30am Michael Hefner
10:30am A Colourful Symphony
11:30am The Matt Hogan Experience
1:00pm Vertigo
2:15pm By Morning
180 Food and Craft vendors
Children’s rides, Climbing Wall,
Traditional Waldensian Food
August 2nd - August 9th
Fridays and Saturdays
7:30pm Pre-show 8:00pm Performance
From This Day Forward Outdoor Drama
is
not your typical small southern town. Its
heritage reaches back not just generations but across oceans. Its
location isn’t just at the base of the 
but in one of the greatest counties in the southeast. Its people
aren’t just friendly and hospitable, but are welcoming and
entertaining.
We
are right on the way to the better known sites in western North
Carolina. Going to Asheville? We’re 60 miles east on Interstate 40.
Spending the weekend in Boone, Blowing Rock or Banner Elk? We’re
60 minutes down the road from those mountain towns.
