Hickory Buzz

The Mug Band
2025-09-05 18:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Bones Jones Burgers & Butchery, 3221 NC-126, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
The Mug Band is at the BJB!

Learn to Square Dance
2025-09-05 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Youth Building, 52 16th Street NW, Hickory, NC, 289601, United States
Learn to Square Dance in just 12 lessons!
Sponsored by the Catawba Valley Cloverleafs Square Dance Club
FUN, heart and brain healthy!
No partner needed – 12 to 90 years old!
Mondays 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Free Open House Sep. 8 and 15
New Session begins Sep. 22, 2025
$60 per person
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Youth Building
52 16th Street NW, Hickory NC 28601
For more information Call Tonya Brannan 828-312-5849
Facebook: “Catawba Valley Cloverleafs Square Dancing”

Sails Original Music Series - Psychedelic Surf Country
2025-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Downtown, Under the Sails, 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Performance:
You may know Joel Timmons as a leader of the beloved low-country band, Sol Driven Train. He also tours constantly with multiple other high caliber ensembles. But we asked him to put together a band to showcase his brand-new solo project. The result is Psychedelic Surf Country. He calls them his super group! It’ll be surfy, rocky, funny…

About:
A 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.

Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston RiverDogs
2025-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Fireworks:

Don’t miss the best fireworks show in town, immediately following all Friday games! | Presented By YMCA of Catawba Valley, WHKY 1290AM & 102.3FM

Villains Night:

There are some characters that we all just love to hate. This one goes out to all of them as we dedicate this one to the villains- real or fictional that get us all buzzing.

Battle of the PTOS:

The Crawdad’s annual Battle of the PTOs is back! Schools can sign up for fundraising and compete to win an extra $250! | Presented By CPS Construction and Atrium Windows & Doors.

About:
The Hickory Crawdads are a Minor League Baseball team and the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Home games are played at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, NC, offering fans affordable, family-friendly entertainment all season long.

West Caldwell vs. Mountain Island Charter
2025-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 | West Caldwell High School, 300 W Caldwell Dr, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Event:
Home Game @ West Caldwell High School.

Hickory vs. Bunker Hill
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Hickory High School, 1234 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Hickory High School.

St. Stephens vs. Hibriten
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | St. Stephen’s High School, 3205 34th Street Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Home Game @ St. Stephen’s High School.

Draughn vs. Wilkes Central
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Jimmy C Draughn High School, 709 Lovelady Rd NE, Valdese, NC, 28690, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Draughn High School.

East Burke vs. Freedom
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | East Burke High School, 3695 E Burke Blvd, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, United States
Event:
Home Game @ East Burke High School.

Patton vs. Owen
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Robert L Patton High School, 701 Enola Rd, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Robert L Patton High School.

Alexander Central vs. Ashe County
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Alexander Central High School, 223 School Dr, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Alexander Central High School.

Foard vs. West Iredell
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Fred T. Foard High School, 3407 Plateau Rd, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Fred T. Foard High School.

Maiden vs. North Lincoln
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Maiden High School, 600 W Main St, Maiden, NC, 28650, United States
Event:
Home Game @ Maiden High School.

B Chord Live Presents Jon Stickley Trio
2025-09-05 20:00 - 22:30 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
About:
Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental trio who’s deep grooves, innovative flatpicking and sultry-spacy violin moves the listener’s head, heart, and feet.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY + SELFPOUR TAPS!
2025-09-05 20:00 - 23:30 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Friday Night Vibes: Live Music to get your weekend started right! Every Friday starting at 8 p until 11 p 🎸🎤
PLUS *Food trucks** every day except Mondays (Tacos? Burgers? YES, please!) 🌮🍔

Conover Farmers Market
2025-09-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Conover Farmers Market, 109 1st St E, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
About:
In 2008, a few members of the community came together to bring fresh local produce and goods to one central location. Over the years, Conover Farmers Market has cultivated a community where everyone belongs. Our markets are slow paced and easily accessible. The goal is that the community enjoys the unhurried atmosphere, taking in all there is to offer. The vendors prepare for the market with you in mind. Every item offered at the market is locally grown and harvested, or locally made.

Morganton Saturday Farmers Market
2025-09-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Morganton Saturday Farmers Market, 300 Beach Street, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
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 you a shopper using SNAP, WIC, or Senior Vouchers? Be sure to stop by J&J Farms’ booth to receive your shopping tokens.

About:
The Saturday Morganton Farmers Market is located at 300 Beach Street, behind Sidetracked Brewery at Morganton Station. From I-40, take Exit 105, make a right turn, and follow South Sterling Street approximately 2 miles under the railroad tracks, and then make a right turn.

Alexander County Farmers Market
2025-09-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Alexander County Services Center, 151 West Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
Event:
Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!

Hickory Farmers Market
2025-09-06 08:00 - 13:00 | Downtown, Under the Sails, 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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!

Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park
2025-09-06 08:30 - 12:00 | Hickory City Park, 1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.

Gathering Basket Class
2025-09-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Make a basket that is great for displaying seasonal decor, collecting garden produce, or showing off your basket weaving skills in this beginner-friendly class. This gathering basket is made of reed with an oak handle . At 3″ high and 16″ long, the basket is wide and shallow enough to show off the beautiful, decorative base. Color choices will be available.
Ages 16+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Historic Morganton Festival
2025-09-06 09:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Morganton, Main Street 112 B W. Union St., Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
The 43rd Annual Morganton Festival is set for Friday, September 5th, from 12:00-11:00 pm and Saturday, September 6th, from 9:00 am-10:00 pm in downtown Morganton, North Carolina. The festival features 3 stages with free music each evening on the Courthouse Square Stage, dancers, acrobats, and theater talents on the Pepsi Stage, and wonderous amazements on the Kid Zone stage. In addition to the entertainment, there is fun with rides and games, food for all ages, plus over a mile of arts and crafts vendors!

Kombucha Making Class
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Hart Square Village, 5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC, 28168, United States
Kombucha is a fermented tea that boasts probiotics, prebiotics, and may be sweetened and flavored with juice, fruit, and spices. It is a great summertime refreshment. It was traditionally brewed in China, though by the early 1900s it was enjoyed throughout Russia, Germany, and much of Eastern Europe. Students will make their own kombucha to take home, including their own SCOBY & supplies to continue on their own home-brews. The class will cover history, basic recipes, and ways to make your own flavoring syrups for future brews.

Partners For Cats Adoption Event
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Tractor Supply Co., 111 Independence Blvd Ste E, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
We will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available!
We also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue.
All of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉
We do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats…
Vetting includes spay/neuter, rabies, distemper, feline leukemia FIV testing dewormed and flea treated and they are microchipped to the rescue…
Adoption Fees:
*We often have SPECIALS!*
$100 for our standard dsh breeds
However, we do charge more for Siamese or special breeds. $150
RagDolls, Himalayan, Persian, Other exotics are only $275 when we get them 😉

Art in the Park
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Sally Fox Park, 125 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
We’re inviting submissions from artists of all backgrounds and experience levels. This juried competition seeks artwork that reflects personal or collective journeys from survival to strength. It honors those journeys through an artistic lens, recognizing the power of art as a vehicle for healing, reflection and reclaiming one’s story. THEME: “From Surviving to Thriving” A celebration of transformation, healing, and creative resilience. WHY THIS THEME MATTERS TO US: At Women’s Resource Center, we see daily examples of strength and transformation in our community. This theme reflects the heart of our mission: supporting individuals not only as they survive, but as they rise — finding agency, hope, and new beginnings.

September Saturday Night Cruise-In
2025-09-06 17:00 - 22:00 | 4×4 & Outdoors, 701 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
4×4 Outdoors is continuing our monthly cruise-in on Saturday nights in Hickory. Come out and show off your vehicle while cruising down 70 with your friends. We’ll have food trucks available for limited hours. No donuts, revving, or burnouts allowed, please respect our property.

Jeff Honeycutt Music
2025-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Bones Jones Burgers & Butchery, 3221 NC-126, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
Jeff Honeycutt Music is back at the BJB!

Live Music by Shelby Rae Moore Band
2025-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Liquid Roots Brewing, 1048 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Event:
This is a don’t miss show. Local musicians, Shelby Rae Moore Band is back. Craft Taco Food Truck will be joining us for the show!

Western Skies Healing Ties Gala
2025-09-06 18:00 - 23:00 | Warehouse 18, 18 2nd St SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
Grab your dress boots and join us for an elegant country soiree celebrating connection, healing, and hope. This unforgettable evening will feature live entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and more! All proceeds benefit Walk with Me Healing Steps, a nonprofit dedicated to healing our community through equine therapy and meaningful relationships.

Tri-County Race Night
2025-09-06 18:30 - 23:00 | Tri-County Motor Speedway, 4405 Hickory Nut Ridge Rd, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:
Located in Western North Carolina, Tri-County Motor Speedway is a 4/10 mile banked asphalt track racing weekly on Friday night as it has for most of it’s existence. A NASCAR Home Track facility, TCMS features Late Models as it’s premier division and has been a proving ground for many of today’s rising talents. It was originally built as a dirt track in 1985 and then later converted to pavement in 1988.

Classes:

Asphalt Late Models
Asphalt Limited Late Models
Outlaws
Asphalt Street Stocks
Carolina Mini Stocks
Renegades
Front Wheel Drive
Crown Vic
Carolina Vintage
