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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/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Alexander County Services Center\, 151 West Main Ave\, Taylorsville\, NC\, 28681\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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SUMMARY:Hickory Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nCome see us for the healthiest\, local fresh food \,and shake the hand of your farmer who grew it! Enjoy local musicians\, taste our local Chefs’ market creations\, and visit with friends. We promise the glory of a good harvest\, 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!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-farmers-market/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Union Square – Downtown Hickory\, 280 Union Square\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Farmers Market":MAILTO:hickoryncfarmersmarket@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-2/2026-09-05/
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-2/2026-09-05/
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-2/2026-09-05/
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:Lenoir-Rhyne Football vs. West Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nLenoir-Rhyne University’s football program competes in the NCAA Division II and is a member of the South Atlantic Conference. The Bears play their home games at the historic 10\,000-seat Moretz Stadium in Hickory\, North Carolina. Ticket prices are located on their website.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/lenoir-rhyne-football-vs-west-alabama/
LOCATION:Moretz Stadium\, 4th St Dr NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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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/2026-09-05/
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:20260905T190000
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SUMMARY:Hickory Crawdads vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nGame Highlight (3): Video Game Night & Jersey Giveaway \nGet ready to level up and reach your high score with us! Come dressed as your favorite video game character as we celebrate all video games. The first 1\,000 fans will receive a video game themed Crawdads jersey. | Presented By CVCC Esports\, Big Dawg 92.1 | First 1\,000 Fans \nGame Highlight: Battle of the PTOs \nThe Crawdads’ annual Battle of the PTOs is back! Schools can sign up for fundraising and compete to win an extra $250! \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! | Presented By Shell Heating & Air
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-crawdads-vs-fayetteville-woodpeckers-5/
LOCATION:L. P. Frans Stadium\, 2500 Clement Blvd NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Crawdads":MAILTO:crawdad@hickorycrawdads.com
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SUMMARY:NLRS - Bobby Isaac Memorial-Paramount Auto Group Night HMS
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nHickory Motor Speedway\, located in Hickory\, North Carolina\, is one of stock car racing’s most legendary tracks. Known as the “World’s Most Famous Short Track” and the “Birthplace of NASCAR Stars\,” it continues to host top-tier racing. The speedway is a venue for NASCAR’s Whelen All-American Series and the CARS Tour\, which showcases Late Model and Super Late Model series on the same night.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/nlrs-bobby-isaac-memorial-paramount-auto-group-night-hms/
LOCATION:Hickory Motor Speedway\, 3130 US Hwy 70 SE\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Community,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Motor Speedway":MAILTO:Hickorymotor@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T200000
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SUMMARY:JB & The 70s Live @ Bootleggers!
DESCRIPTION:Event: \n  \nSaturday night at Bootleggers Whiskey Bar has your monthly 70s rewind! Join us for good times\, great libations and awesome music vibes!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/jb-the-70s-live-bootleggers/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Bootleggers Whiskey Bar Grill\, 2039 N Center St\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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