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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/2026-05-30/
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:20260530T090000
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SUMMARY:Newton-Conover Community Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy some cool Jazz selections on a warm Spring day dowtown
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/newton-conover-community-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Conover Farmers Market\, 109 1st St E\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000
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SUMMARY:Decorative Tray Basket Class
DESCRIPTION:This attractive tray is woven on a 10″ x 14″ rectangle oak hoop. Material will be prestained. Leather handles are added in class when completed.  All materials and supplies provided. Ages 16+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/decorative-tray-basket-class/
LOCATION:Hart Square Village\, 5055 Hope Road\, Vale\, NC\, 28168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Courses
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SUMMARY:Family Care Center's Pickleball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Our 3rd Annual Pickleball Tournament \nPLAYER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! \nIt’s time… \nJoin us May 29th – May 31st for Family Care Center’s 3rd Annual Pickleball Tournament at Rock Barn Country Club! Spots will fill up FAST — don’t miss your chance to compete\, have fun\, and make a real impact \nEvery dollar raised helps us continue our mission of housing homeless families with dependent children. \nSecure your spot today!!!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/family-care-centers-pickleball-tournament/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Rock Barn Country Club & Spa\, 3805 Club House Drive Northeast\,\,\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Care Center of Catawba Valley Inc.":MAILTO:fcc@familycare-center.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000
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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-2/2026-05-30/
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-2/2026-05-30/
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-2/2026-05-30/
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: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/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Schwarzbär Ale Haus & Biergarten\, 305 1st Ave. S\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory: Music Events
DESCRIPTION:Our May lineup is live at Copper Penny Lake Hickory!\n\n\n This Month at the Penny:\n• Fri. 15th – Jennifer Alvarado\n• Sat. 16th – Stephen Howard\n• Sun. 17th – Luke Kiser \n• Fri. 22nd – Caiden Smith\n• Sat. 23rd – Ben Lankford\n• Sun. 24th – Adam Rose \n• Fri. 29th – Cesar Cruz\n• Sat. 30th – Zac Chirstensen\n• Sun. 31st – Dylan Cox\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy the month of May with cold drinks\, good tunes\, and all your favorite games.\n copperpennylakehickory.com\n\n\n#LiveMusicNC #LakeVibes #CopperPennyGrill #LakeHickoryMusic
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/copper-penny-grill-lake-hickory-music-events/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory\, 101 Catawba Avenue\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drinks,Live Music,Nightlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory":MAILTO:copperpennygrill@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T180000
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CREATED:20260528T170531Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music by Bucket Brothers
DESCRIPTION:Country and rock\, 70’s to current! \nFood Truck: Mono Loco Taqueria
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/live-music-by-bucket-brothers/
LOCATION:Liquid Roots Brewing\, 1048 Harper Ave. NW\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Food & Drinks,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liquid Roots Brewing":MAILTO:liquidrootsbrewing@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000
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SUMMARY:To Be Read Paint & Sip ft. A Novel Twist! | Painted Grape - Hickory
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to partner up with A Novel Twist for a unique paint and page experience! Join us for an Adult Canvas Paint & Sip class and find delight in painting something suave for your book nook or something that boasts your favorite reads. No experience needed – simply come ready to indulge that artist and librarian in you! \nFor a fantastic value of $50\, each class participant will enjoy an 11×14 wrapped canvas instructional class and choose a mystery book courtesy of A Novel Twist to take home. \nWe will guide you step by step to create your own personal TBR masterpiece. All materials are included. A Novel Twist will be on site starting at 6:00pm with the bookshop open to browsing\, come early to browse before you find your seat. Class starts promptly at 7:00pm. \nEvent is held at Painted Grape\, 1366 US-321 Hickory\, NC 28601 | Reservation is required. | paintedgrapenc.com | 828.594.8988
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/to-be-read-paint-sip-ft-a-novel-twist-painted-grape-hickory/
LOCATION:Painted Grape\, 1366 US-321\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes/Courses,Entertainment,Food & Drinks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Painted Grape":MAILTO:info@paintedgrapenc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T220000
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CREATED:20260512T095154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T095154Z
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SUMMARY:Family Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of outlaw country and Southern rock as Family Tradition: A Tribute to Hank Williams Jr. takes the stage at The Premier.\nLed by frontman Scott Burton\, this high-energy tribute delivers the sound\, spirit\, and attitude that made Hank Jr. a country music legend. From the unmistakable grit of “A Country Boy Can Survive” to the crowd-raising anthem “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight\,” Family Tradition brings the classic hits and rebellious edge that defined an era of country music.\nIf you grew up on Bocephus or just love the raw power of outlaw country\, this is a show built for singing along\, raising a glass\, and reliving the songs that shaped country music history.\nGrab your boots\, bring your rowdy friends\, and get ready for a night of timeless country classics.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/family-tradition/
LOCATION:Hickory Premier\, 109 11th St NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Nightlife,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Premier":MAILTO:jbirchfieldmusic@gmail.com
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