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May 31, 2019
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Bring your lawn chair and dancing shoes to the Wells Fargo Parking Lot & get ready to hear some awesome artists!

May
31
6 PM

TGIF Concert: Fox and Company

Jun 1, 2019
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fox and Company will make their return to the TGIF stage on Friday, May 31st. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this free performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn.

Jun
1
10 AM

Hunger Games Fan Tours

Henry River Mill Village

Not only will you have a chance to stand in the shoes of your favorite character at the bakery with an apron and burnt bread…you’ll also get exclusive access to your favorite heroine’s house to re-enact the scenes where she comforts her sister and mother and where she grabs her coat to head out to hunt.

Jun
7
7 PM

Valdese FFN featuring Fox & Company

Jun 7, 2019
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Jun 7, 2019
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Bring your lawn chair and dancing shoes to the Wells Fargo Parking Lot & get ready to hear some awesome artists!

Jun
7
6 PM

TGIF Concert: Surf Cavalier

Jun 8, 2019
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Surf Cavalier hits the TGIF stage for the first time on Friday, June 7th! Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this FREE performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn.

Jun
8
5 PM

State of Origin Craft Beer Festival

Courthouse Square

2019 State of Origin will include 30 breweries, distilleries, cideries and kombucha makers from around the country that create liquids with local ingredients.

Jun
14
7 PM

Valdese FFN featuring Emily Minor

Jun 14, 2019
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Jun 14, 2019
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Since her decision to take residency in Music City as a contending major country-recording artist, Emily has planted her roots as a sought-after entertainer including finding herself on stage opening for Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, Cole Swindell, Maddie & Tae, Parmalee and more.

Jun
14
6 PM

TGIF Concert: Sweet Revenge

Jun 21, 2019
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Sweet Revenge will have you rockin’ the night away on Friday, June 14 at the TGIF Concert! Prior to Sweet Revenge's concert there will be an special story-time and limited book giveway for the TGIF kids.

Jun
21
7 PM

Valdese FFN featuring The Night Move Band

Jun 21, 2019
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Bring your lawn chair and dancing shoes to the Wells Fargo Parking Lot & get ready to hear some awesome artists!

Jun
21
6 PM

TGIF Concert: Throwdown Jones

Jun 22, 2019
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Throwdown Jones brings the hype this Friday, June 15th at the TGIF Concert! Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy this free performance on the Historic Courthouse lawn.

Jun
22
10 AM

Archeology Field Day at the Berry Site

The Berry Site

Visit the Berry Site where archaeologists have uncovered a Native American village and the remains of a Spanish fort built nearly 450 years ago.

Jun
22
7 PM

Jam'n on James

Jun 22, 2019
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Lake James State Park Paddy's Creek Area

Boat up or drive in, bring a chair and enjoy Almost Vintage Band at Paddy Creek Beach Area.

Lake James State Park

Lake James State Park offers a full menu of activities. Along with boating, swimming and fishing in the beautiful, clear waters of the 6,812-acre lake, there are 25 miles of trails, 15 of which are open to mountain biking.

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Linville Gorge Wilderness

Linville Gorge is one of Eastern America's most scenic and rugged gorges, created by the scouring action of the Linville River. Sometimes it is referred to as the "Grand Canyon of Eastern USA." The steep walls of the Gorge enclose the Linville River for 12 miles.

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South Mountains State Park

North Carolinas largest State Park, in one of the state’s most rugged areas, South Mountains State Park features elevations to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams and more than 40 miles of trails for hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers.

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Featured Attractions

Bed & Breakfast Inns

Inn at Glen Alpine Bed & Breakfast

It is centrally located in Western North Carolina and just minutes from hiking, parks, fishing, historic towns, museums, wineries and breweries, shopping, restaurants and much more!

105 Davis St, Morganton, NC, 28655

Boating Campgrounds Camping Canoeing & Kayaking Cycling Fishing Hiking Parks & Forests

Lake James State Park Paddy's Creek Area

Tucked away in rolling hills at the base of Linville Gorge, Lake James includes 6,510 surface acres with more than 150 miles of shoreline. Swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Picnic areas, bath house and rest rooms. Trails, camping and guided ranger tours and activities. 83 campsites range from boat-in only to car and walk-in sites.

2693 Park Trail, Nebo, NC, 28761

2400a S Sterling St, Morganton, NC, 28655

Sleep Inn

Free Continental Breakfast. Swimming pool. Interstate 40, Exit 105.

2400 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC, 28655

Quality Inn

The Quality Inn hotel in Morganton is conveniently located off Interstate 40, exit 105 and close to area attractions and businesses, including Lake James and Linville Caverns.

1273 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC, 28655

Comfort Inn

The Comfort Inn & Suites hotel is located off of Interstate 40, exit 103.

1100 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC, 28655

Days Inn & Suites

Experience warm southern hospitality and great value at Days Inn & Suites Morganton hotel.