Waldensian Festival

Waldensian Festival Celebrating the People of the Valleys! Welcome to the Annual Waldensian Festival! This celebration is mirrored around the world by other Waldensian communities.

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

he Waldensian Festival concentrates on unique crafts, great food, and top-quality entertainment. To achieve this goal, the committee continues to search for wonderful artists, food vendors and entertainers from around the country. Choosing participants that will come together to make an unforgettable festival. Second weekend in August

01/29/2026

They're here! Vendor applications for the 51st Annual Waldensian Festival are ready! Please follow the link below for access to vendor, food truck, and sponsorship applications.

https://www.visitvaldese.com/events/waldensian-festival/

**BE AWARE OF ONLINE SCAMS! THE TOWN OF VALDESE WILL NEVER COLLECT PAYMENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. Please follow payment instructions on the vendor applications only!**

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08/14/2025
Thank you for a wonderful festival! See you next year!
08/11/2025

Thank you for a wonderful festival! See you next year!

THE TOWN OF VALDESE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS:PREMIER SPONSORS: Settlemyre NurseryUNC Health Blue Ridge...
08/09/2025

THE TOWN OF VALDESE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS:

PREMIER SPONSORS:
Settlemyre Nursery
UNC Health Blue Ridge
Valdese Weavers
Paramount Ford Hyundai of Valdese
Farris Insurance Agency
Bimbo Bakeries

Presenting Sponsors:
Heritage Funeral Services
Meridian Specialty Yarn Group
Foothills Broadband
Lonon Heating & Air Conditioning
Waldensian Heritage Museum
Case Farms

Supporting Sponsors:
College Pine Health & Rehabilitation
Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation
Sossoman Funeral Home

Last but certainly not least, Lost Wages is about to take Festival Main Stage! Join us from 3-5:00 pm to close out the 5...
08/09/2025

Last but certainly not least, Lost Wages is about to take Festival Main Stage! Join us from 3-5:00 pm to close out the 50th Annual Waldensian Festival in style!

What tyme is it?! DANCE TYME! Head to the Main Stage area for a special performance by the Dance Tyme line dancers at 2:...
08/09/2025

What tyme is it?! DANCE TYME! Head to the Main Stage area for a special performance by the Dance Tyme line dancers at 2:00pm!

It's time for flips, dips and gravity defying stunts! Tumblemania and the Elite Storm will be performing at Main Stage a...
08/09/2025

It's time for flips, dips and gravity defying stunts! Tumblemania and the Elite Storm will be performing at Main Stage at 1:00 pm!

Get ready to groove to the irresistible sounds of our next group, a four-piece powerhouse that blends R&B, soul, funk, a...
08/09/2025

Get ready to groove to the irresistible sounds of our next group, a four-piece powerhouse that blends R&B, soul, funk, and rock n’ roll into a sonic tapestry that will leave you begging for more. Put your hands together for Syncro-Tonic Swag!

Learn the fascinating history of WHY we celebrate today! Visit the Waldensian Heritage Museum or the Waldensian Trail of...
08/09/2025

Learn the fascinating history of WHY we celebrate today! Visit the Waldensian Heritage Museum or the Waldensian Trail of Faith for an immersive look at the heroic tale of the Waldensians!
-Waldensian Heritage Museum Opens 10:00 am. Come sample soutissa, a traditional Waldensian sausage!
-Old Colony Players at Main Stage 10:30am. Get a special preview of the outdoor drama, "From This Day Forward"! Tickets for tonight's performance begin at
-Waldensian Trail of Faith Opens at 9am- last tour at 3pm!

FARRIS INSURANCE AGENCY WILL HAVE A CHAINSAW ARTIST WORKING AWAY ON A PIECE THAT WILL BE RAFFLED OFF! CHECK OUT THE DEMO...
08/09/2025

FARRIS INSURANCE AGENCY WILL HAVE A CHAINSAW ARTIST WORKING AWAY ON A PIECE THAT WILL BE RAFFLED OFF! CHECK OUT THE DEMONSTRATION FROM 9AM TO 3PM AND MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A ONE OF A KIND PIECE!

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Valdese, NC
28690

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+18288792129

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