Old Rock School

Old Rock School The Old Rock School was built in 1922 in downtown Valdese, NC and is a unique meeting facility. The Auditorium will accommodate a maximum of 500 occupants.

The Old Rock School Auditorium is the home of the Bluegrass at the Rock Concert Series, numerous plays by the local community theater Old Colony Players, dance recitals, graduations, camps, and corporate conferences. Details about the sound system and lighting services are available at time of rental. The Old Rock School Waldensian Room is used as a local community room. The Waldensian Room is use

d for weddings, receptions, beauty pageants, meetings, classes, anniversaries, birthdays, craft shows, and graduation celebrations. The Waldenisan Room will accommodate 150 seated occupants. Tables & chairs are provided with rentals and there is a catering style kitchen available for use. After a recent remodel the Waldensian Room has surround sound, projection system, microphone, and a dimming light system. The Waldensian Room is the perfect venue to host your special events. The Old Rock School has four classrooms available for public rental in the upstairs of the building. The Classrooms are home to events such as the Gardner Webb University Goal Program, dressing rooms, meetings, and luncheons. Rooms 119,137,138, and 139 have recently been remodeled. The remodel included the addition of projections systems, custom sound panels, additional lighting and new vanities (Rooms 119 & 137). The Classrooms will accommodate and average of 25 seated occupants. Tables and chairs are included with rental. The Teacher's Cottage is located between the Old Rock School and Valdese Elementary School. The building has recently been updated and is home to events such as baby showers, birthdays, Lion's Club, Meals on Wheels, anniversaries, wedding showers and numerous smaller events. The Teacher's Cottage will accommodate a maximum of 50 occupants. Tables and chairs are included with rental and a catering style kitchen is available for use. In addition to public rentals the Old Rock School also has several businesses and nonprofit organizations located within. The businesses & nonprofits include, Old Colony Players (local community theater), Rock School Arts Foundation and the Valdese Rotary Club. The Rock School Arts Foundation has two art galleries open for public viewing and Studio 101 for art workshops. The Piedmont & Western Railroad Museum is located on the lower level of the building. The Piedmont and Western Railroad is a fictitious line serving Western North Carolina whose mainline extends from Marion, NC to Leadvale, TN. Its chief purpose is to carry the trains of its owners, Southern RR and the Clinchfield RR across the Blue Ridge Mountains. Since it is the only Carolina's mainline that crosses the Blue Ridge, traffic is heavy. The Piedmont and Western also maintains extensive terminal facilities in Asheville, which is the focus of operations. Trains set off or pick up local traffic, or are reclassified for their final destinations. Modern operations with diesel locomotives are emphasized. The Old Rock School averages 2 events per day. For information regarding public rentals and availability please contact us at 828-879-2129. Let the Old Rock School be the home of your next event.

Another fabulous show by Carolina Onstage! Thank you for bringing Christmas spirit to Valdese!
12/23/2024

Another fabulous show by Carolina Onstage! Thank you for bringing Christmas spirit to Valdese!

12/17/2024

TICKETING for the Carolina Christmas Show:
To purchase tickets, go to: https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/8882/carolinaonstage
Adult Ticket (Age 18+): $32
Youth Ticket (Age 3-17): $16
Children age 2 & younger sitting on lap admitted free.
Tickets by phone: ETix / Tututix: 855-222-2849. Choose option 5.

If you are not able to reach a representative during your call, please leave a message with your full name and complete phone number including the area code. Buying tickets for a group of 21 or more guests? Call 855-222-2849. Choose option 5.

If you are not able to reach a representative during your call, please leave a message with your full name and complete phone number including the area code.

We enjoyed hosting the Burke County Public Schools Speech Contest yesterday. Congratulations to all the students!
12/13/2024

We enjoyed hosting the Burke County Public Schools Speech Contest yesterday. Congratulations to all the students!

Stuff those stockings with bluegrass tickets! Perfect for the music lover in your life! Call 828-874-6774 or order onlin...
12/12/2024

Stuff those stockings with bluegrass tickets! Perfect for the music lover in your life!

Call 828-874-6774 or order online to get tickets for the presale price! Tickets go up $5.00 at the door!

Tune in to WBTV today at noon to learn more about the fabulous Carolina Christmas Show! Coming to the Old Rock School ne...
12/12/2024

Tune in to WBTV today at noon to learn more about the fabulous Carolina Christmas Show! Coming to the Old Rock School next weekend!

Tune into WBTV (Charlotte, NC) at noon this Thursday, December 12th! We'll be talking about the 🎄Carolina Christmas Show🎄 on the "News at Noon"! 📺
Live stream & post-show recording available at WBTV. com

12/04/2024

Thank you, Burke County Chamber of Commerce for this wonderful promotion!

What fun we had last night at the Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting! We invite you to share your photos with us in the comme...
12/04/2024

What fun we had last night at the Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting! We invite you to share your photos with us in the comments below. Merry Christmas! - Valdese Elementary School

We are so very excited to welcome back Carolina Onstage to Valdese again this year!
12/04/2024

We are so very excited to welcome back Carolina Onstage to Valdese again this year!

December 20-22 in Valdese, NC! 🎄LIVE music, dance, & comedy featuring talented artists representing 10 NC counties!

Tickets ($16-$32 General Admission): CarolinaChristmasShow.com

The Old Rock School Rededication Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on November 21st, 2024. The Old Rock Sch...
11/26/2024

The Old Rock School Rededication Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on November 21st, 2024. The Old Rock School Renovation Project was a tremendous success generating over $1.8 million dollars in improvements to the event facility. On behalf of the Town of Valdese, Old Rock School Staff, and all who call the venue "home" we truly appreciate you! We would like to offer a special thank you to all the major funders, project partners, and donors for making this project possible. Cheers to another 100 years!

11/22/2024

As the guys put the finishing touches on the upcoming program, we're asking that you help spread the word about the concert. Many of you have shared this to your Facebook feed and we appreciate that. If you have a favorite restaurant that allows flyers, please share this with them as well. We'll be happy to provide printed flyers if needed. We're excited about this show and look forward to seeing you all in Valdese!

11/18/2024

This Thursday evening at 6pm the Old Rock School will be open as we celebrate the Old Rock School Renovation Project. The open house will begin at 6pm followed by the dedication ceremony & ribbon cutting hosted by Burke County Chamber of Commerce at 6:30pm. The evening will conclude with a free concert by the Bobby Denton Band. Join us as we share the project and thank the community for all their wonderful support!

11/05/2024

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400 Main Street West
Valdese, NC
28690

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18288792129

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TICKETING for the Carolina Christmas Show: To purchase tickets, go to: https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/8882/carolinaonstage Adult Ticket (Age 18+): $32 Youth Ticket (Age 3-17): $16 Children age 2 & younger sitting on lap admitted free. Tickets by phone: ETix / Tututix: 855-222-2849. Choose option 5. If you are not able to reach a representative during your call, please leave a message with your full name and complete phone number including the area code. Buying tickets for a group of 21 or more guests? Call 855-222-2849. Choose option 5. If you are not able to reach a representative during your call, please leave a message with your full name and complete phone number including the area code.

The Old Rock School Renovation Project is right on track! There is so much going on in the final push. Flooring! Ceilings! Fixtures! Painting! Check out the progress below. There is still time to get your name on a seat by making a contribution to the project. Currently, we are at $100,702 of our $150,000 goal. The deadline for donations is September 15, 2024. Please consider donating to this project. Donations are available online here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rock-school-renovations or via check to Historic Valdese Foundation - PO BOX 655 Valdese, NC 28690

Old Rock School renovation update! As of 6/24/24, we are right on track for completing the project on time. That means the END OF JULY! Become part of the project by sponsoring a seat. Honor your loved one by making a contribution online: https://gofund.me/4a85ae4f - We are nearing $100k raised of our $150k goal. Help us continue the legacy!

The Old Rock School renovation project is moving right along. Phase 2 was approved this week by Town Council and our donations continue to climb. Thank you to all our wonderful donors for bringing our auditorium seating total to $90,441 as of 5/10/24. Donations are still being accepted! Seat sponsorships are accepted here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rock-school-renovations

Renovation update as 4/15/24! Exciting changes are happening every day! Thank you to all our wonderful donors who have invested in this historic building! Every dollar helps us reach our goal of $150,000! Donate via the project GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/rock-school-renovations - or directly to Historic Valdese Foundation at PO Box 655 Valdese, NC 28690

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