Well, Hello October.

October apparently didn’t need any time to warm up. This weekend’s calendar is packed, and Saturday is especially busy. Before you start making plans, though, we have two Featured Events happening October 3 that we want to tell you about. Featured Event: Oktoberfest!! Beer, music and food. That’s a pretty solid Saturday. Liquid Roots Brewing […]
Farm-to-Table, Apples & More

Before you make your weekend plans, you might want to see what’s on the calendar. There’s plenty happening over the next few days—and a couple of events coming up next week that are worth planning ahead for. We’ll start with those. Farm to Table Wine Dinner Wednesday, September 30 Some evenings are worth making plans […]
It’s Starting to Feel Like Fall

We may still have a few days of summer left on the calendar, but this weekend is starting to look a lot like fall. Football is back. Lake Hickory Haunts is open. Farmers markets are still going strong. There are outdoor concerts, festivals, theater, art, food, classes and plenty of live music happening throughout the […]
This Weekend May Require Some Decisions. We Have Ideas.

This Weekend Is Packed If you’ve been looking for something to do this weekend, you picked a good one. Festivals, theater, live music, farmers markets, robots, football, wrestling, a symphony, the beginning of haunt season—and even a Wedding Expo. There’s a little bit of everything happening throughout the area. We’ve pulled out a few things […]
Make the Most of Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is here, and if you’re lucky enough to have an extra day off, there are plenty of ways to put it to good use. From art and fair food to football, baseball and live music, there’s a lot happening throughout the area this weekend. We’ve pulled out a few things that caught […]
Choose Your Own Adventure

It’s all right here. One of my favorite things as a kid was reading Choose Your Own Adventure books. I loved getting to make a choice and then flipping to another page to find out where it would take me. Turns out, I still like choosing my own adventures. We’re so lucky to live in […]
This Week’s Buzz: Aviation, Anytime Fun & More

Celebrate National Aviation Week — Right Here in Hickory It’s National Aviation Week, and we have a pretty great way to celebrate without ever leaving Hickory! The newly reopened Hickory Aviation Museum gives visitors a chance to get an up-close look at aviation history right here at Hickory Regional Airport. The museum moved into its […]
The Last Days of Summer – Try something different

When was the last time you tried something completely different? One of our favorite things about putting together Hickory Buzz is discovering events we probably wouldn’t have known about otherwise. This weekend is a perfect example. There’s live music, markets, arts, and so much more. There’s even a huge room filled with Pokémon, sports cards, […]
One Tip for National Simplify Your Life Week

August 3–9 is National Simplify Your Life Week We’re all for finding little ways to make life easier. One simple change? Instead of checking Facebook, community calendars, individual business pages, and asking your friends what’s happening this weekend, bookmark HickoryBuzz.com. Our goal is to make Hickory Buzz the one place you need to discover what’s […]
Farmers Market Week and August Plans

Fresh food, local farms, and strong communities will be celebrated across Catawba County during National Farmers Market Week, August 2–8, 2026. Residents are invited to visit their local farmers markets to support area farmers, purchase fresh seasonal produce, and experience the many benefits of buying local.Participating markets include: National Farmers Market Week is an annual […]