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SUMMARY:Alexander County Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nSupport your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/alexander-county-farmers-market/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Alexander County Services Center\, 151 West Main Ave\, Taylorsville\, NC\, 28681\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T093000
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SUMMARY:Western Piedmont Woodcrafters
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWestern 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.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/western-piedmont-woodcrafters/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop\, 856 21st St Dr SE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes/Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Piedmont Woodcrafters":MAILTO:westernpiedmontwoodcrafters@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Partners For Cats Adoption Event
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWe will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available! \nWe also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue. \nAll of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉 \nWe do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats… \nVetting includes spay/neuter\, rabies\, distemper\, feline leukemia FIV testing dewormed and flea treated and they are microchipped to the rescue… \nAdoption Fees:\n*We often have SPECIALS!* \n$100 for our standard dsh breeds \nHowever\, we do charge more for Siamese or special breeds. $150 \nRagDolls\, Himalayan\, Persian\, Other exotics are only $275 when we get them 😉
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/partners-for-cats-adoption-event-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Petsense by Tractor Supply\, 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Partners For Cats":MAILTO:partnersforcatsrescue@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:DINOSAURS!
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaurs Return to Catawba Science Center\nOpening at the Catawba Science Center on February 8th! \nMembers-only opening Saturday\, February 7th – Public Opening Sunday\, February 8th \n 
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/dinosoaurs-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Education,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catawba Science Center":MAILTO:info@catawbascience.org
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SUMMARY:NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION
DESCRIPTION:Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt\, armored giants defending their turf\, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds\, their modern-day descendants\, continue their legacy. It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/new-vr-experience-with-immotion-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Attractions,Education,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catawba Science Center":MAILTO:info@catawbascience.org
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SUMMARY:Operation Battle Horse Car Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mark your Calendar. Coming up Soon.  Our 2nd Annual Car Show Benefiting our Veteran Program Operation Battle Horse.  All Proceeds go back into providing free services for our Veterans. \nRegister Online or before the show starts @Myra’s Smashburgers & Creamery.  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/car-show-11 \n20.00 Registration fee. \n  \nGreat People \nGreat Food \nGreat Cars \nGreat Music \nAwards – Best in Show\, Best Interior\, Best Paint\,  Best Rad Rod / 50/50 / Door Prizes
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/operation-battle-horse-car-show-2026/
LOCATION:Myra’s Smashburgers & Creamery\, 212 Main St W\, Valdese\, NC\, 28690\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walk With Me Healing Steps":MAILTO:info@walkwithmeshealingsteps.com
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SUMMARY:Paint & Sip at B Chord Live
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gathering of fun and creativity!We are happy to host our first Paint & Sip at B Chord Live in Granite Falls\, NCThe canvas will be outlined for your painting ease\, and all supplies will be provided\, as well as guidance from Pam\, and the kitchen and bar will be openText or call Pamela Smith to register 828-396-3003  & reserve your spot for $30
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/paint-sip-at-b-chord-live/
LOCATION:B Chord Live\, 47 Duke St.\, Granite Falls\, NC\, 28630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Heroes of Barcadia at Schwarzbär Ale Haus
DESCRIPTION:$5 gets you one of 8 spots at the table for Hereos of Barcadia – every Saturday at 4pm. This 10-week tournament will test your skills\, patience and drinking ability.\n\nWhat to Expect: In Heroes of Barcadia\, players battle monsters and bosses to collect Power-Ups with mystical abilities. Perhaps one of these powerful relics can give you a winning advantage in your race for the Drink Hoard.\n\nUse devious Loot Cards to ruin your opponent’s plans\, all the while making sure your Health Bar Cup doesn’t end up empty.Nice guys finish last in this fast-paced\, ever-changing\, pun-tastic party game for fantasy and beverage connoisseurs alike.\n\nTHE LAW OF THE LAND:\n\n– Must be 15+– Weekly play is limited to 8 seats– Alcohol not required but no outside beverages permitted– Spots are available on a first-come\, first-served basis– Tickets may be purchased up to 48-hours in advance (Thursday)– Tickets are available for purchase in-store or via Eventbrite (fee applies)– Final game (3/14/26) will be limited to prior weekly winners\, with purse and trophy awarded to winner\n\nTickets go on sale every Thursday\, purchase onsite or online at Eventbrite. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroes-of-barcadia-tournament-at-schwarzbar-ale-haus-week-one-tickets-1980012394372
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/heroes-of-barcadia-at-schwarzbar-ale-haus/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten\, 305 1st Ave. S\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
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SUMMARY:Live Again Fest
DESCRIPTION: LIVE AGAIN TRIBUTE FEST \n 109 11th St NW\, Hickory\, NC 28601Doors open at 5 PM\nGet ready for an all-out celebration of rock and metal legends at Live Again Tribute Fest — one night\, one stage\, and a stacked lineup bringing the greatest eras of heavy music back to life.\nFEATURING:•Mocktallica – Metallica Tribute (Charlotte\, NC)•Appetite for Illusion – Guns N’ Roses Tribute•Mostley Crue – Mötley Crüe Tribute•Unleashed – Judas Priest Tribute•Satchsquatch – A Joe Satriani Experience\n Grab tickets now and rally the crew — Live Again Tribute Fest is coming in hot.\n RSVP • Share • Rock on 
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/live-again-fest/
LOCATION:Hickory Premier\, 109 11th St NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Premier":MAILTO:jbirchfieldmusic@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Singles Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a spring fling? Maybe you’ll find that or more at our Singles Mingle!\n-All ages over 21 are welcome-$15 includes one drink for a little Liquid Courage (excludes liquor)-Kat and Katie will provide games to help you break the ice and get to know each other.-Mono Loco Food Truck 5:30-8:30-Live Country Music by Darren Bryant 6-9
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/singles-mingle/
LOCATION:Liquid Roots Brewing\, 1048 Harper Ave. NW\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drinks,Live Music,Nightlife
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