Enjoy local musicians, taste our local Chefs' market creations, and visit with friends. 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!
Project: Over time, many storms and new developments have increased the amount of water flowing into Lyle Creek. Trash and other litter have accumulated in the creek. Many trees have fallen into the creek, and unattached vegetation is also blocking the flow of water. As a result, rain events lasting more than two days have caused the creek to fill […]
Hickory Goat-Karts & Hat Giveaway: The Crawdads are transforming into their newest alternate identity, the Hickory Goat-Karts! One of Hickory's first major industries was wagon making, including a model designed for children's recreation that was pulled by goats known as goat carts. This identity also pulls upon Hickory's roots in the racing industry. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will […]
About: Hickory 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. Game Day Experience: Home matches are held at Moretz Stadium on the Lenoir-Rhyne University campus. Fans enjoy a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere with concessions, themed nights, […]
Performance: Whether it’s his first love of performing stand-up or captivating millions with his Emmy-winning role as “J.J. Evans” in the iconic television series “Good Times,” Jimmie Walker has now been entertaining audiences around the world for over four decades. Michael is not only a comedian, but also known for his acting roles. He got his big break in the […]
Performance: Celebrating the centennial of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, pianist Jeffrey Biegel and composer Peter Boyer launched the Rhapsody National Initiative with Rhapsody in Red, White, & Blue, a vibrant new work reflecting the American landscape, with the pulse, energy, and beauty of our shared identity as Americans. Western Piedmont Symphony is the only orchestra in North Carolina represented in […]
Performance: Waitress is the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to […]
Hickory Goat-Karts & Tee Shirt Giveaway: The Crawdads are transforming into their newest alternate identity, the Hickory Goat-Karts! One of Hickory's first major industries was wagon making, including a model designed for children's recreation that was pulled by goats known as goat carts. This identity also pulls upon Hickory's roots in the racing industry. The first 500 fans in attendance […]
Enjoy local musicians, taste our local Chefs’ market creations, and visit with friends. 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!
Event: Morganton’s open-air farmers markets offer the best locally grown products in the area. By visiting the Market and supporting your local growers, you reduce your carbon footprint. Plenty of variety can be found right here at your back door! The Morganton Farmers Market is a cash-only market with only a few vendors set up to accept debit/credit cards. Are […]
Event: Join us in the museum galleries for a round table discussion on HMA's exhibitions and latest news in the art world. Admission is free! About: Hickory Museum of Art was founded in 1944 to collect, foster, and preserve American art. 8 works were collected that year, and today, 75+ years later, the Museum now has approximately 1,500 art […]
Event: Using carefully prepared materials, participants will learn to attach and coil longleaf pine needles around a gourd, crafting a unique and functional bowl. All materials will be provided, including hand-harvested longleaf pine needles from the sandhills of South Carolina. This workshop welcomes all experience levels as we explore the traditional art of coiled basketry, blending natural materials into a […]