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SUMMARY:6th Annual Downtown Hickory Cookie Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nTickets for the Cookie Crawl will be available closer to the date! Be sure to check back! Once you’ve purchased your ticket\, bring your receipt to the HDDA tent on Union Square\, December 6\, from 2 to 3 pm\, to receive your Cookie Crawl Passport & Map! Follow the crumbs to collect different holiday-inspired cookies! It’s the perfect way to enjoy Downtown Hickory\, AND leave with a bag of treats! \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/6th-annual-downtown-hickory-cookie-crawl/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Festivals,Food & Drinks,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Downtown Development Association":MAILTO:info@downtownhickory.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Comes to Conover
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nChristmas Comes to Conover – Saturday\, November 22\, 10am-3pm! Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season as Christmas comes alive in downtown Conover! Join us for an enchanting event filled with fun\, festive and heartwarming moments! Meet Your Favorite Christmas Characters: Bring the whole family and meet some beloved Christmas characters as they spread joy\, laughter\, and holiday cheer! Downtown Shopping: Explore the charming shops in downtown Conover and discover unique gifts\, seasonal decorations\, and special treats for your loved ones. Santa’s Workshop: Take your photo with Mr. & Mrs. Clause and create a fun holiday craft! \nWinter Market: Start your holiday shopping early\, with unique custom gifts from local artisans. \nYule Fuel Food Fest: Enjoy your favorite treats from an array of food truck options! \nDon’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with your community. Embrace the festive atmosphere\, create cherished memories\, and share the joy with friends and family! This event is sponsored by Conover Community Partners\, in collaboration with the Conover Farmers Market.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/christmas-comes-to-conover/
LOCATION:Downton Conover\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conover Community Partners":MAILTO:Info@ConoverCommunityPartners.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
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SUMMARY:21st Annual Veterans Festival & Parade
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWe are excited to welcome you to join us on Main Street in Catawba for the 201st Annual Veterans Festival & Parade! Stay tuned for more details!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/21st-annual-veterans-festival-parade/
LOCATION:Town of Catawba\, 102 First Street NW\, Catawba\, NC\, 28609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Entertainment,Festivals,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Catawba":MAILTO:Danny.hipps@townofcatawbanc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T193000
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SUMMARY:UUCCV Trunk-or-Treat & Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nCome for the Trunk-or-Treat and stay for the cider tasting! We’ll have a glitter booth\, broom-making craft\, costume contest\, fortune-telling booth\, and more at our Trunk-or-Treat and Fall Festival. \nThe trunk-or-treat and fall festival will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The costume contest and fire pit will begin at 6:30 p.m. \nAdmission is free\, and ALL are welcome! \nHOST: Unitarian Universalist Church of Catawba Valley \nLOCATION: 833 5th St SE\, Hickory\, NC\, United States\, North Carolina 28602
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/uuccv-trunk-or-treat-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Catawba Valley\, 833 5th St SE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unitarian Universalist Church of Catawba Valley":MAILTO:uuhickory@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:40th Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nTo enter Hart Square Village on festival day is to enter the early 1800s. Hart Square bustles with over three hundred knowledgeable artisans and historic demonstrators dressed in period clothing. Our artisans truly bring the village to life by sharing the craftsmanship and subsistence of Carolina’s pioneers. Visitors will witness everything from flax making\, cotton baling\, and tinsmithing to apple butter making and the sweet sounds of old-time music. Hart Square Village is the nation’s largest collection of historic log structures. On festival day\, all 103 historic structures will be open! North Carolina artist Bob Timberlake says\, “I’ve visited Colonial Williamsburg\, almost grew up in Old Salem\, and I’ve seen other restored places all over North America\, and nothing compares with Hart Square Village just south of Hickory.” We boast the most talented and authentic demonstrators in the country and know you will agree with us when you join us at the 40th Heritage Festival. (Adults: $50\, Youth 13-18: $25\, Child 12 & under: Free) \n  \nAbout: \nHart Square Foundation is responsible for the historic preservation of Hart Square Village and the conservation of traditional and regional arts. They host mission-driven public events year-round\, offer folklife classes and K-12 educational programming\, and welcome members Tuesday through Saturday through our membership program.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/40th-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Hart Square Village\, 5055 Hope Road\, Vale\, NC\, 28168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Festivals,Food & Drinks,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Taylorsville Apple Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nThe festival boasts 3 entertainment stages: The Main Stage on the courthouse lawn\, the Gospel Stage at the west end of the festival\, and the Childrens’ Stage on the east end of the festival. The Kid’s Korner is the biggest draw for our younger attendees. The Kid’s Korner has hosted in the past\, pony rides\, mechanical bucking bull rides\, pitching booths\, numerous professional inflatables\, puppet shows\, music and much more. Food vendors surround the courthouse emitting some of the most wonderful smells and best tasting food you’ll find in the Carolinas. One can find\, chopped barbeque\, eggrolls\, hamburgers and hotdogs\, barbeque chicken\, Italian sausages\, and the list goes on. The Taylorsville Apple Festival was started in 1988 by the Sugar Loaf Community Association. The Taylorsville Hometown Development Association took it over in 1996 with approximately 35 exhibits that year. The festival has steadily grown to the stage it now is with an estimated 35\,000 attendees. The festival now hosts over 400 booths including rides. \n  \nAbout: \nAlexander County was established in 1847\, the year of the first sale of land in the county seat (Taylorsville). With the proceeds from the sale\, the first courthouse was built on the present site. When the Civil War began\, Alexander County was 14 years old. The 1860 population was 5\,837; yet Alexander County ranked high per capita in the number of Confederate soldiers serving in the war. The county is named in honor of the Alexander family who were leaders in Colonial North Carolina. Taylorsville is the namesake of either John Louis Taylor\, Carolina agriculturist and political philosopher\, or General Zachary Taylor\, the 12th president of the United States.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/taylorsville-apple-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Taylorsville\, Main Ave Drive\, Taylorsville\, NC\, 28681\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Festivals,Food & Drinks,Kids & Family,Live Music
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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: \nUnspoken Tradition \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-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
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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: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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ORGANIZER;CN="Sims Country BBQ":MAILTO:simsbbq.whitney@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T230000
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CREATED:20250523T173618Z
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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: \nPepper Lewis & The Big Chiefs \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/
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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