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: Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!
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: Have you ever wondered how to replace the woven cane bottom in a chair or stool? You can learn how to do just that in this class. Using the skills you learn in this class, you can learn to restore your own chair bottoms for years to come. You will learn the herringbone pattern that is used on both […]
Event: Beginners are welcome to join in and weave a decorative pack basket. This flat back, 12" tall basket is made of reed and will be completed In approximately 4 hours- or less. This sturdy basket has a leather handle and cotton straps. Color choices will be available. All materials and tools provided. Teacher will advise how to make this […]
Event: Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States, hosts an outstanding mixture of vendors, breeders, and educators. This family-oriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Breeder-vendors are always willing to teach; and, throughout the event, there will be seminars on animal-related […]
Event: Story Time, followed by painting little trains!
Event: Don'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. About: The Catawba Science Center opened its doors […]
Event: Begin working on your Christmas list now with beautiful ceramic ornaments! Participants will texturize and cut out clay to create 6 keepsake ornaments to share with loved ones or for display on your tree. Previous experience with clay is not required. Students will be notified when projects are ready for pick-up, approximately 3 weeks after class. You may choose […]
Event: Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing's most storied venues, and is often referred to as the "World's Most Famous Short Track" and the "Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars". The track first opened in 1951 as a 0.500 mi dirt track.
The Hickory Dickory Docks & Alarm Clock Giveaway: The Crawdads will take on their Hickory Dickory Docks identity! The first 1,000 fans will get a Hickory Dickory Dock-themed alarm clock as part of the festivities! | Presented By KICKS 103.3 | First 1,000 Fans. Hickory Dickory Docks Jersey Auction: What do you get when a popular nursery rhyme meets […]
Event: Alexander County presents the 2025 Summer Concert Series at Alexander County Courthouse Park! Free admission. Shows begin at 7 PM. The Caribbean Chillers are a Florida-based Jimmy Buffett tribute band. They are known for recreating the sights and sounds of a Jimmy Buffett concert, and are considered "Florida's Favorite Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show.