Valdese, NC – Popular favorite Skaterink Jukebox continues the Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series Friday, June 13th! Bring a friend and your favorite chair and join us on Temple Field from 7:00-10:00 P.M. to enjoy this FREE community event with live music, great food, games, dancing, and more! The 2025 FFN Summer Concert Series will run every Friday through August 29th, with every regular show taking place at Temple Field. The Independence Day Celebration and Waldensian Festival Kickoff Concert will take place at Main Stage in downtown Valdese. This beloved Summer event in Valdese is kindly sponsored by Bimbo Bakeries, Catawba Valley Healthcare, Mr. B’s Fun Foods, Foothills Broadband, and Edward Jones: Steve Fisher.
Skaterink Jukebox has been a classic rock staple in the Family Friday Night lineup for years and always bring a crowd ready to rock! Concessions will be provided for purchase courtesy of Old Colony Players! Support local community theatre by enjoying fresh popcorn, hot nachos, candy, snow cones, cold drinks, and more! Or try your luck at the 50/50 raffle! Be sure to catch Old Colony Players this Summer as they perform the 57th annual season of “From This Day Forward”. Watch the heroic tale of the Waldenses brought to life before your eyes at the Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre. The show covers 200 years of history- from the religious persecution faced in the valleys of the Cottian Alps to arrival to the land that would eventually become Valdese. Witness the faith and perseverance of the Waldensians with tears in your eyes and laughter in your heart! The show is Rated PG-13 due to scenes of battle and peril. Get your tickets at oldcolonyplayers.com or by calling 828-522-1150.
Event attendees are encouraged to explore the downtown district of charming Valdese- home to ten locally owned restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines ranging from burgers, authentic style tacos, pizza and more! Many concert goers enjoy picking up takeout for a picnic as they listen to the live music! Valdese is also home to several unique shops and boutiques- antiques, apparel, vinyl, sublimation/personalized gifts, and so much more!
For more information on Valdese events and a full lineup of Summer concerts call Valdese Community Affairs at 828-879-2129 or go to visitvaldese.com.
