About: In 2008, a few members of the community came together to bring fresh local produce and goods to one central location. Over the years, Conover Farmers Market has cultivated a community where everyone belongs. Our markets are slow paced and easily accessible. The goal is that the community enjoys the unhurried atmosphere, taking in all there is to offer. […]
Event: Morganton’s open-air farmers markets offer the best locally grown products in the area. By visiting the Market and supporting your local growers, you reduce your carbon footprint. Plenty of variety can be found right here at your back door! The Morganton Farmers Market is a cash-only market with only a few vendors set up to accept debit/credit cards. Are […]
Event: Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!
Enjoy local musicians, taste our local Chefs' market creations, and visit with friends. Select meats, rice, honey, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, marinades, preserves & pickles, fresh cut flowers, transplants, potted plants, fresh herbs, heritage & artisan crafts, street foods and more... join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!
Event: The Footcandle Film Festival is designed to bring unique, challenging and entertaining films to Western North Carolina every September. The festival is being held by the founders and members of the Footcandle Film Society, a 600-member group dedicated to screening and discussing films on a monthly basis. The society was formed in late 2007 by Alan Jackson & Chris […]
Embark on the journey of cidermaking through time. Cider was the backbone of colonial America, tying homesteads together and providing an adaptable beverage to families. This class will cover the history, tradition, and basics of cider making. We will process apples, press fresh juice, as well as have a tasting of hard ciders ranging from commercial ciders to traditional styled […]
Event: Crafters of all kinds will be here. Proceeds go to the Catawba County Council on Aging. Event will be held at: Crowne Plaza 1385 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE Hickory, NC
Event: The Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts takes place each year on the fourth Saturday in September on Hiddenite Church Rd., in Hiddenite, NC. The FREE fest features shopping for fine arts and handmade products, living history demonstrations by skilled craftspeople, four live performance stages with music, dance, and storytelling, an interactive Celebration Children's area, and so much more! The […]
Event: Western Piedmont Woodcrafters is an informal group of men and women dedicated to ALL kinds of woodworking. We meet once a month for a couple of hours to hear a guest speaker talk about a woodworking project, demonstrate a hand or power tool, or new woodworking techniques. Administrators will approve people requesting to be members of this group.
Event: We will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available! We also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue. All of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉 We do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats... Vetting includes spay/neuter, rabies, […]
National Alpaca Farm Days are the best days! Join Serenity Alpacas for: Lots of Alpaca Petting Dragon Dogs @dragondogsnc Peruvian Food Truck-Lomo house Dessert Food Truck Beer & Wine Shopping The dates: FREE September 27 & 28 10a- 3p http://Serenityalpacas.com 226 Walker Valley Dr Stony point Free admission , free parking 10am-3pm both days
Event: Downtown Newton welcomes independent craftspeople, artisans, and agricultural producers to its annual Carolina Makers Market around the 1924 Courthouse Square in late September. Visit this page throughout the year to stay updated on all the happenings! About: Downtown Newton is the gateway to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where a vibrant lifestyle and love of the […]
Event: Trade Alley Art is hosting an art competition. We are looking for artists to participate. Cash prizes for winners. Please apply to enter today at Tradealleyart.com.
After a year of heartbreak and uncertainty, the Harvest Folk Festival at Murray’s Mill is BACK—and our community could not be more ready to celebrate! Last year’s cancellation left a $40,000 gap in vital funding for the preservation of this historic landmark and left many feeling the absence of a beloved tradition that has brought families, artists, and local businesses […]
Event: The event is on Saturday, September 27th from 11-5pm with an 80s concert/party starting at 8pm! Come join us for a great time with 50+ vendors, food trucks, live music and more!
Event: The Caldwell Agriculture Fairgrounds is an event venue and 24-acre facility with buildings, barns, bathrooms, and concession stands! All the amenities needed for your event. While historically, agriculture fairs existed to bring farmers together, modern fairs are as much about agriculture education as they are about showcasing local food and agriculture. Youth and other community members can participate in […]
Learn how to create fun, fuzzy woodland critters with wool! Needle felting is an enjoyable and versatile skill which can be used successfully by beginners and experienced crafters. In this class you’ll work through basic felting techniques while creating both a fox and a squirrel from wool batt and roving. Your finished animals will be about 3 inches tall. The […]
Join us for the Foothills HBA Fall Food Truck Festival! With 16 food trucks serving up delicious eats and frosty beverages, a Kid Zone packed with fun, and pop-up shops to explore, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss our “Nail It – Ask the Experts” section, plus face painting, fairy hair, corn hole, and more. Bring the whole family out […]
Event: Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing's most storied venues, and is often referred to as the "World's Most Famous Short Track" and the "Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars". The track first opened in 1951 as a 0.500 mi dirt track.
Event: The Mug Band is at the BJB!
Event: Wiregrass is at the BJB!
🎃✨ They’re BACK! Fall & Halloween Lighted Ceramics – 2nd Annual SPOOK-TACULAR Season! ✨🎃 Back by popular demand—our Fall & Halloween-themed Lighted and Lantern Make & Take Ceramics are here for their 2nd year, and they're better than ever! 🍂👻 Click Read More to See All of the Options. Get ready to light up your home with festive fun! From spooky […]
Event: A traveling rodeo event that features a variety of professional rodeo events like bareback riding, bull riding, roping, and barrel racing. Tickets are purchased cash only at the gate, but cheaper if ordered in advance.
Event: Known as the premier haunt of the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique haunted attractions. Throughout these attractions, guests experience 100's of live characters, awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, and breathtaking scares. Since 2012, Lake Hickory Haunts and its team of […]
Known as the best haunt in the Carolinas, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted house attraction; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique haunted attractions. Within these attractions, you will discover awe-inspiring immersive environments, hundreds of live characters, multi-dimensional special FX, and breathtaking scares. Lake Hickory Haunts has been voted and ranked the […]
Event: For over five decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY-‐based band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it’s one of very few […]