Waldensian Festival

This festival celebrates the return of the Waldenses from exile in Switzerland to their native valleys in the Cottian Alps of Italy in 1689. Enjoy a bocci tournament, a parade, the outdoor drama From This Day Forward, music by The Fantastic Shakers, food and craft vendors, and a children’s beauty pageant. The kickoff is Friday night with live music by Jim Quick and Coastline and a classic car cruise-in.

» Downtown; Friday, 6:45-11 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; free; (828) 879-2129; www.visitvaldese.com