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SUMMARY:Johnny Wilson Farm Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nCorn maze\, wagon ride\, farm animals\, corn crib\, duck race\, hay maze\, apple and pumpkin.  Cash Only.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/johnny-wilson-farm-pumpkin-patch/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Johnny Wilson Farm\, 5163 Precious Memories Lane\, Granite Falls\, NC\, 28630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual Molasses Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWe’re excited to host the 43rd Annual Molasses Festival on October 11\, 2025\, from 9am-4pm! Located on the property of Sims Country BBQ\, the Molasses Festival has fun for the entire family! Bring a lawn chair\, and stay all day for live bluegrass\, vendors\, demonstrations\, and more! Click “interested” or “going” to let us know you’re coming and get updates about the festival. \nWe’ll have food and drinks for sale on site – no outside food or drinks and absolutely no alcohol. For the safety of your pet and our guests\, please leave your dogs and other animals at home. \nAdmission is $3 per person ages 4 & up.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/43rd-annual-molasses-festival/
LOCATION:Sims Country BBQ\, 6160 Petra Mill Rd\, Granite Falls\, NC\, 28630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Kids & Family,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Mindbender Mansion Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion\, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers! Math\, science\, and technology educational content are woven into the puzzles\, videos\, and group challenges found inside the exhibit! Sponsored by USConec\, Corning\, Shurtape\, and Piedmont Natural Gas.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/mindbender-mansion-exhibit/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catawba Science Center":MAILTO:info@catawbascience.org
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nThe annual Oktoberfest is the second weekend of October. Having been co-founded by a German\, Adolphus “Dolph” Shuford\, Hickory has a long\, proud German heritage. Home to the United States headquarters for several German companies and sharing a region-to-region partnership between Altenburger Land\, Germany\, and the four Greater Hickory Metro counties of Alexander\, Burke\, Caldwell\, and Catawba\, our connection to Germany has never left us. \n  \nFeature: \nAbby Bryant \n  \nAbout: \nA variety of unique retail shops\, restaurants\, professional offices\, and entertainment venues are located in a park-like setting in the heart of Hickory. Outdoor dining enables you to experience the seasons in North Carolina’s foothills while consuming the cuisine of award-winning chefs. The community theatre and downtown cinema are a short walk from downtown’s free parking.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/oktoberfest-2/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Attractions,Festivals,Food & Drinks,Kids & Family,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Downtown Development Association":MAILTO:info@downtownhickory.com
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SUMMARY:A STEM Career Showcase!
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nDon’t miss this month’s SPARK event in the Foothills Collaboratory featuring Corning Optical Communications. SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. The LAB can be found at the end of the South entrance hallway\, across from Velo-City. \n  \nAbout: \nThe Catawba Science Center opened its doors in 1975 as the Creative Museum for Youth\, founded by the Service League of Hickory (a local volunteer organization) in the historic John Cilley house\, a 4\,000 sq. ft. Victorian-era structure. Today\, Catawba Science Center is a 35\,000 sq. ft. science and technology museum whose purpose is to change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder. \n 
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/a-stem-career-showcase-9/
LOCATION:Catawba Science Center\, 243 Third Avenue NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:HopeMill WNC Benefit Concert and BBQ Competition
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nJoin us for a BBQ Competition and Benefit Concert to help support HopeMill WNC and their efforts to bring support and assistance to those who desperately need it in our NC Mountains. Every little bit helps. Can’t attend? Hop onto the link and make a donation. We have volunteer opportunities\, vendor spots\, and BBQ Team spots available. Let us know how you want to get involved and we can get you the information you need! A kids zone will be up and running and you can get a wristband for $10 to enter for the whole event. Tickets for Adults (12 and Under Free) – can be purchased in advance (for a discounted rate) or at the gate.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hopemill-wnc-benefit-concert-and-bbq-competition/
LOCATION:Town of Catawba\, 102 First Street NW\, Catawba\, NC\, 28609\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Catawba":MAILTO:Danny.hipps@townofcatawbanc.org
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SUMMARY:JR.s Pro Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nA 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.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/jr-s-pro-rodeo-8/
LOCATION:Downtown Denver\, 6917 Forest Hills Dr\, Denver\, NC\, 28037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Food & Drinks,Kids & Family,Sports
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