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Upcoming Events

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Nov
30
8 AM

Small Business Saturday FAB Crawl

Nov 30, 2019
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Downtown Morganton

Come celebrate Small Business Saturday in Morganton at the fourth annual FAB (Food, Art and Brews) Crawl on November 30th.
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Dec
5
3 PM

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Christmas Parade

Dec 5, 2019
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Gates close at 2:30 to make sure the road is clear prior to the parade starting so get there early to get a good spot!
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Dec
7
10 AM

Valdese Annual Christmas Parade

Dec 7, 2019
10 a.m. - noon
Downtown Valdese

Enjoy our small town at its finest!
Glen Alpine Christmas Parade
Dec
7
2 PM

Glen Alpine Christmas Parade

Dec 7, 2019
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Town of Glen Alpine

Join the town of Glen Alpine in welcoming Santa to the area during their annual Christmas Parade.
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Dec
11
9:45 AM

Winter Boat Tour of Lake James

Dec 11, 2019
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Lake James East Picnic Shelter

Ranger Clay Veasey will be your captain and guide aboard the park patrol boat as we search for loons, otters, eagles and scenic vistas.
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Dec
13
6 PM

Christmas in Valdese

Dec 13, 2019
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Old Rock School

Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Christmas carols by the Valdese Elementary School students.
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Dec
31
9 PM

New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball

Dec 31, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (CoMMA)

We’re pulling out all the stops with a Champagne toast at midnight, a DJ, Dancing, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres and casino games.