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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/2026-05-23/
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:20260523T090000
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SUMMARY:Chair Caning Class
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how to replace the woven cane bottom in a chair orstool? You can learn how to do just that in this class. You will learn the herringbone pattern thatis used on both stools and chairs. We will cane a Carolina Mountain footstool in this class that you will take home with you. No prior experience is required.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/chair-caning-class/
LOCATION:Hart Square Village\, 5055 Hope Road\, Vale\, NC\, 28168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Courses
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bobbin Lace Making Class
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to learn a beautiful and relaxing craft and keep this ancient art alive.No prior experience is needed\, and this workshop is open to everyone ages 11 and up. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies will be provided.We will begin with the basics\, learning and practicing the basic bobbin movements. Then we will work on making a lace bookmark. There will be a 15-minute break at the halfway point\, so you may bring a mid-day snack if you like.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/beginner-bobbin-lace-making-class/
LOCATION:Hart Square Village\, 5055 Hope Road\, Vale\, NC\, 28168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Courses
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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/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop\, 856 21st St Dr SE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes/Courses
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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-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Petsense by Tractor Supply\, 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Kids & Family
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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-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Education,Kids & Family
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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-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Attractions,Education,Kids & Family
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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/2026-05-23/
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:20260523T190000
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SUMMARY:Hickory FC vs. South Carolina United Bantams
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nThe Hickory FC is playing against the South Carolina United Bantams. \nHickory FC is a USL League Two soccer team based in Hickory\, NC\, founded in 2023. The team brings high-level summer soccer to the Catawba Valley\, showcasing top collegiate and aspiring professional players.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-fc-vs-south-carolina-united-bantams/
LOCATION:Moretz Stadium\, 4th St Dr NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory FC":MAILTO:info@hickoryfc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000
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SUMMARY:Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston RiverDogs
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nGame Highlight (4): Short Sleeve Hoodie \nThe first 1\,000 fans will receive a Crawdads camo short sleeve hoodie. | Presented By Allison & White Property Management\, Big Dawg 92.1 | First 1\,000 Fans \nGame Highlight: Armed Forces Night \nThe Crawdads would like to honor all active-duty military members and veterans for serving our country. The team will be wearing Armed Forces hats this weekend. \nGame Highlight: Salute to Troops \nAs part of Military Appreciation Weekend\, active duty and retired military personnel can get free parking to the game with a military ID! \nGame Highlight: Black’s Tire & Auto Night \nBring a receipt from a recent visit to Black’s Tire & Auto for free tickets! | Presented By Black’s Tire & Auto
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-crawdads-vs-charleston-riverdogs-5/
LOCATION:L. P. Frans Stadium\, 2500 Clement Blvd NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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