The Waldensian Festival celebrates Valdese's history on August 8-9 with live music, vendors, rides, and cultural events.

Tacos ‘N Taps Festival in Charlotte on August 23rd offers unlimited tastings of beer/tequila, plus tacos and music.

The Stokes Stomp festival is moving to Historic Danbury on September 13, 2025, with music, vendors, and free shuttles.

Rock the Park in Mooresville on September 13 with Night Ranger and Jefferson Starship. Free music, food trucks, and fun!

Join the Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie on August 16, 2025, for races, music, and fun. Proceeds benefit local non-profits.

Alamance County, NC: festivals, shops, dining, outdoors. Quaint towns host events like Dogwood, Carousel, Arts Around the Square. Explore history, trails, local flavors.

Valdese, NC hosts 2025 Family Friday Night concerts: music, food, stars. Community joy, diverse acts, summer memories under Carolina skies.

Scottish Highland Games: kilts, cabers, music, dance. Whisky tasting adds spirit to cultural celebration at Historic Rural Hill.

Alamance County is a hidden gem with the breathtaking Haw River Trail and Cedarock Park. It’s the perfect place to explore nature, go hiking, or even try kayaking.  

We have some great new rare bikes for you to check out this year as well as new products in our gift shop. Come on out and help us kick off the 2025 season and see if you can spot the latest additions to the museum!