Event: Join 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 […]
Event: A 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.
Event: The 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 […]
Event: The 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, […]
Event: The Hickory Downtown Development Association will host a Monster Mash on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, from 4pm – 7pm! The event will include Candy Crawl at Downtown Businesses, Costume Contest and a Zombie Walk! 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 […]
Event: Get ready to Fall in Love with Long View! Join us for the 1st Annual Long View Fall Festival, a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the season with your community. Enjoy an exciting lineup of: 🍂 Craft & Artisan Vendors 🚚 Food Trucks & Sweet Treats 🐴 Hayrides & Bounce Houses 🎶 Music & Entertainment 🎃 Fall Photo Ops & Family […]
Event: Trick-Or-Treat give all the kids something good to eat! Downtown Businesses will give out candy to all the witches, superheroes and characters before everyone joins on the Historic Burke County Courthouse for the costume contest and other scary activities! About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in […]
Event: Enjoy this family Halloween event! Enjoy the "Candy Crawl" through Taylorsville with downtown businesses, Taylorsville Police Department, Town Hall and Central Fire Department participating! Don't miss the fun!
Event: We 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!
Event: The City of Hickory hosts its annual holiday season kick-off event, the Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, on the Friday before Thanksgiving. The festivities begin at 5:45pm with the Fallen Soldiers kicking off the official parade at 6pm. Lowes Foods has been the sponsor of this festive event since the first year. At the conclusion of the […]
Event: Join us in the heart of Downtown Morganton for the Winter Carnival, ice carving and lighting of downtown! About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, abundant outdoor adventure venues, wonderful shopping and […]
Event: Visit Santa on the Historic Burke County Courthouse Square in Downtown Morganton! Santa will be working away in his workshop on the square, ready for visits! About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, abundant […]