Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre
Valdese, NC
Lincoln Avenue Northwest 28690
VENUE GUIDE
Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre
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Before & After
Venue Details
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STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre
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Hampton Inn Morganton
5.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (561 reviews)
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5.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.6 (433 reviews)
Motel 6 Connellys Springs, NC
5.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.6 (497 reviews)
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6.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (320 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre & the Area
Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre is an event venue in Valdese, NC. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Myra's Smashburgers & Creamery
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (1,624 reviews)
Mill Town Social House
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (129 reviews)
Highlands Butchery Restaurant
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (306 reviews)
Osaki Japanese Restaurant
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (268 reviews)
Chubby's of Valdese
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (278 reviews)
Taqueria El Mana
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (142 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
McDonald's
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee near Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (1,299 reviews)
Buckle & Brew
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (32 reviews)
Dirty Dog Coffee
2.7 mi from the venue
Coffee near Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (163 reviews)
Starbucks
5.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (563 reviews)
Waterbean Coffee
6.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (213 reviews)
Little Guatemala
6.3 mi from the venue
Coffee near Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (304 reviews)
Museums
Piedmont & Western Railroad Museum
0.3 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (15 reviews)
Morganton Railroad Depot Museum
6.4 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (12 reviews)
History Museum of Burke County
6.8 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (131 reviews)
The Mitford Museum
8.0 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (52 reviews)
Attractions
Trail of Faith
0.0 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (119 reviews)
Waldensian Heritage Museum
0.5 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (38 reviews)
McGalliard Falls Park
1.1 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,432 reviews)
South Mountain Distilling Company
2.3 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (87 reviews)
Chester Family Light Show
4.6 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (60 reviews)
Sawmills Veterans Park
5.4 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (370 reviews)
Shopping
Morganton Plaza
6.3 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (561 reviews)
Morganton Station
6.4 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (42 reviews)
Tannery Square, LLC
6.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (253 reviews)
Magnolia Plaza
7.4 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,813 reviews)
River Village
7.7 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (173 reviews)
Morganton Heights
7.8 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (3,450 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Myra's Smashburgers & Creamery
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (1,624 reviews)
Mill Town Social House
0.4 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (129 reviews)
Highlands Butchery Restaurant
0.4 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (306 reviews)
Osaki Japanese Restaurant
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (268 reviews)
Getting to Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre
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Transit
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
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