Christmas in November Craft Show
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas (in November)!
The first week of November, before the pumpkins can be put away, the Old Rock School staff are busy decking the halls earlier in the season than usual. Why? To prepare for the Christmas in November Craft Show! Every second weekend in November, one of the area’s most popular holiday events brings an early wave of Christmas spirit to Valdese. The two-day event features over 80 handmade crafting vendors from all over western NC. The diverse range of items include pottery, apparel, crochet, ornaments, jewelry, home décor, candles, bath and body products, toys, pet accessories, woodworking, novels, art, and so much more! This event draws attendees from all across the region each year, eager to get an early start to their holiday shopping.
The Christmas in November Craft Show will take place Friday, November 8th 4-8:00 pm and Saturday, November 9th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Old Rock School (400 Main St W Valdese, NC 28690). Admission to the event is $2.00 per person or a canned good donation. Veterans will gain entry to the show free of charge in honor of upcoming Veteran’s Day.
The first 100 attendees on each day of the event will receive a complimentary shopping tote! And don’t forget to grab a special event passport- earn at least 40 vendor initials on yours and you can be entered into the door prize raffle drawing! When you’re ready for a break from shopping, pop into the newly renovated auditorium and catch some of your favorite Christmas classics on the big screen!
Waldensian Style Wines will be attendance, pouring wine and serving everyone’s favorite frozen treat, Brenda’s Peach Bellini! Sandwich Express food truck will be joining the event Saturday, serving breakfast and lunch, and will be located just outside the steps the front entry to the Old Rock School. Faith Community Church will be in the Waldensian Room kitchen serving homemade meals for breakfast and lunch, as well as baked goods.
The Valdese Pilot Club will also be in attendance and offering tickets for their annual Gift Card Raffle. There will be two baskets full of gift cards totaling $425 each. Tickets are $5 for one chance and $20 for six chances. The drawing will be held on December 12th during their regular meeting and the winners will be called. The Pilot will also be selling handmade wreaths.
Piedmont and Western Railroad Museum will also be hosting an open house during the event and will raffling off an HO scale train set, generously donated by Berkshire Station in Iron Station, NC! Tickets are only a $5.00 donation per entry. Don’t miss out on the largest model train display in the state!
For more information on Valdese events, including a holiday event calendar, please go to visitvaldese.com or call Valdese Community Affairs at 828-879-2129.