Hickory Buzz

Hickory Crawdads vs. Columbia Fireflies
2026-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (6): Opening Night
Welcome back the ‘Dads on Opening Night! Ceremonies will start at 6:45. | Presented By Charbroil
Game Highlight: Magnet Schedule Giveaway
Keep up with the Crawdads throughout the season & grab a magnet schedule on your way out! | Presented By Black Tie Transportation, Absolute Tree Care, WHKY 1290AM and 102.3FM | All Fans
Game Highlight: Drone Show
For the first time ever, the Crawdads will have a post-game drone show! | Presented By Piedmont Animal Rescue, Brightwave FX, Cloninger Ford
Game Highlight: Thirsty Thursday
Your favorite Thirsty Thursday specials on select domestic beer and Pepsi products are back. | Presented By Focus News
Game Highlight: Peoples Bank Thursday
Peoples Bank customers can also get a $6 ticket by showing their card at the ticket window as part of Peoples Bank Thursday!
Game Highlight: $2 Tacos
New in 2026, enjoy $2 tacos at the first base nacho stand!

Hickory Crawdads vs. Columbia Fireflies
2026-04-03 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (4): Life of the Crawdads
Honey, make sure your plans are cancelled and add this game to your wi$hli$st. It’s going to be a cruel summer you’ll never forget. Come dressed in your best showgirl attire and exchange friendship bracelets at the ballpark with your besties. …Ready for it?
Game Highlight: Fireworks Friday
We’re lighting up the sky with a booming fireworks show after the game! | Presented By Jani-King, KICKS 103.3
Game Highlight: Poster Schedule
Be on the lookout for a poster schedule as you exit the stadium! | Presented By Allegra Print, Reeds Cleaning B Services | All Fans
Game Highlight: Reading Program Night
Kids can bring their completed bookmarks (bookmarks were handed out at participating schools) to receive up to two complementary tickets to the game. Up to 6 family members can purchase discounted $6 tickets. | Presented By Graystone Eye

Hickory Crawdads vs. Columbia Fireflies
2026-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Promotion: Hickory FC Night & Soccer Jersey Giveaway
We’re celebrating the National Champs! Come out for Hickory FC Night and be sure to arrive early as the first 1,000 fans will get a co-branded soccer jersey. | Presented By Allison & White Property Management, Big Dawg 92.1 | First 1,000 Fans

Hickory Crawdads vs. Salem RidgeYaks
2026-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (3): Teacher Appreciation
All school faculty members can get up to 2 free tickets to the game with a school ID. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By OrthoCarolina
Game Highlight: Dollar Dog Tuesday
Hot dogs are only $1 courtesy of Hebrew National. Also bring your dog to the game for only $1. | Presented By Hebrew National, WHKY 1290AM and 102.3FM
Game Highlight: Craft Beer Tuesday
Grab a drink to go with that hot dog- Craft beer is half off! | Presented By Lowes Foods

Hickory Crawdads vs. Salem RidgeYaks
2026-04-15 11:00 - 14:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (3): Education Day
The Crawdads are welcoming local students for a morning edition of Crawdads baseball. | Presented By Dippin’ Dots
Game Highlight: Senior Day
The Crawdads are welcoming out Senior Citizen groups for a morning edition of Crawdads baseball.
Game Highlight: Jackie Robinson Day
Join us in honoring Jackie’s legacy and contributions to baseball and celebrate his accomplishment in breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier.

Hickory Crawdads vs. Salem RidgeYaks
2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (7): Monster Truck Madness
Rev up your engines for a monster truck themed night at the ballpark!
Game Highlight: Teacher Appreciation
All school faculty members can get up to 2 free tickets to the game with a school ID. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By OrthoCarolina
Game Highlight: Lineman Appreciation
We’re teaming up with Duke Energy to host Lineman Appreciation Night. Linemen will receive 4 free tickets with their vouchers to the game. Utility Solutions will be providing meal vouchers for the linemen. | Presented By Duke Energy
Game Highlight: Thirsty Thursday
Your favorite Thirsty Thursday specials on select domestic beer and Pepsi products are back. | Presented By Focus News
Game Highlight: Peoples Bank Thursday
Peoples Bank customers can also get a $6 ticket by showing their card at the ticket window as part of Peoples Bank Thursday!
Game Highlight: $2 Tacos
New in 2026, enjoy $2 tacos at the first base nacho stand!
Game Highlight: Donation Drive with Walk With Me
Fans are encouraged to bring a donation item of at least a $5 value in exchange for free parking. Donations are for Walk With Me Healing Steps. Donation items include: 2 ply packs of toilet paper, Paper Towels, White Printing Paper, Trash Bags, 4 pack of 8×10 canvas

Hickory Crawdads vs. Salem RidgeYaks
2026-04-17 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (4): Hero Night
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Conrad the Crawdad and Hero Night at the Frans! Come dressed as your favorite comic book hero for an action-packed night of fun.
Game Highlight: Teacher Appreciation
All school faculty members can get up to 2 free tickets to the game with a school ID. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By OrthoCarolina
Game Highlight: Fireworks Friday
We’re lighting up the sky with a booming fireworks show after the game! | Presented By Bumgarner Oil, WHKY 1290 AM and 102.3 FM
Game Highlight: Paint the Park Purple Night
The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting an Alzheimer’s awareness night at the Frans. Wear purple to support the cause!

Hickory Crawdads vs. Salem RidgeYaks
2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (2): App State Night & Bandana Giveaway
We are partnering with App State to give away cobranded bandanas to the first 1,000 fans! | Presented By Appalachian State University, KICKS 103.3 | First 1,000 Fans
Game Highlight: Reading Program Night
Kids can bring their completed bookmarks (bookmarks were handed out at participating schools) to receive up to two complementary tickets to the game. Up to 6 family members can purchase discounted $6 tickets. | Presented By Graystone Eye

Hickory Crawdads vs. Salem RidgeYaks
2026-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (3): Llamas de Hickory
The Crawdads will be taking on their alternate identity of the Llamas de Hickory as they celebrate the Latinx community in MiLB’s Copa de la Diversion program.
Game Highlight: YMCA Day
Y members can get free tickets to the game with their membership cards! | Presented By YMCA of Catawba Valley
Game Highlight: Church Bulletin Sunday
Bring your church bulletin to the ticket office for a discounted $6 ticket. The ‘Dads will donate $4 from each ticket to that bulletin’s respective church. | Presented By Harrison’s

Hickory Crawdads vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans
2026-05-05 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (4): Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Llamas de Hickory!
Game Highlight: Salute to Scrubs
Medical professionals can get up to 2 free tickets with their work ID. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation
Game Highlight: Dollar Dog Tuesday
Hot dogs are only $1 courtesy of Hebrew National. Also bring your dog to the game for only $1. | Presented By Hebrew National, WHKY 1290AM and 102.3FM
Game Highlight: Craft Beer Tuesday
Grab a drink to go with that hot dog- Craft beer is half off! | Presented By Lowes Foods

Hickory Crawdads vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans
2026-05-06 18:00 - 21:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (4): Autism Acceptance Night & Tee Shirt Giveaway
We are partnering with the Hickory Learning Group to raise awareness and support for those who are affected by Autism. The first 250 fans will receive a Crawdads Autism Acceptance shirt. | Presented By Hickory Learning Group | First 250 Fans
Game Highlight: Purr in the Park
We have dogs and baseball, so why not cats and baseball? Bring your feline friends for a fun night at the ballpark!
Game Highlight: Salute to Scrubs
Medical professionals can get up to 2 free tickets with their work ID. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation
Game Highlight: Kids Win Wednesday
All kids 12 and under receive a free ticket, free meal voucher, and free bounce house, speed pitch and carousel voucher every Wednesday night game, presented by Arby’s! Tickets must be done in person (cannot be done over the phone or online) in order to verify that there are kids in the party. | Presented By Arby’s

Hickory Crawdads vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans
2026-05-07 11:00 - 14:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (3): Education Day
The Crawdads are welcoming local students for a morning edition of Crawdads baseball. | Presented By Dippin’ Dots
Game Highlight: Senior Day
The Crawdads are welcoming out Senior Citizen groups for a morning edition of Crawdads baseball.
Game Highlight: Salute to Scrubs
Medical professionals can get up to 2 free tickets with their work ID. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation

Hickory Crawdads vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans
2026-05-08 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (3): Star Wars Night & Jersey Auction
In a galaxy not so far away, the force will be strong as the Crawdads celebrate all things Star Wars. The Crawdads will be wearing Mandalorian themed jerseys that will be up for auction via the MiLB Auctions platform.
Game Highlight: Fireworks Friday
We’re lighting up the sky with a booming fireworks show after the game! | Presented By Big Dawg 92.1
Game Highlight: Salute to Scrubs
Medical professionals can get up to 2 free tickets with their work ID. Friends and family can purchase discounted $8 tickets. | Presented By Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation

Hickory Crawdads vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans
2026-05-09 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight: Wrestling Night & Jersey Giveaway
Get ready to rumble! From the opening bell to the final out, we hope to keep you entertained with our wrestling energy and games throughout the night. The first 1,000 fans will receive a wrestling themed Crawdads jersey. | Presented By Pepsi, WHKY 1290AM and 102.3FM | First 1,000 Fans

Hickory Crawdads vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans
2026-05-10 14:00 - 17:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (2): Mother’s Day & Carnation Giveaway
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Frans! The first 100 moms will receive a carnation as they arrive for the game. | Presented By Whitfield’s Flowers & More | First 100 Moms
Game Highlight: Church Bulletin Sunday
Bring your church bulletin to the ticket office for a discounted $6 ticket. The ‘Dads will donate $4 from each ticket to that bulletin’s respective church. | Presented By Harrison’s

6th Annual HCS Golf Classic
2026-05-11 12:00 - 18:00 | Catawba Country Club, 1154 Country Club Rd, Newton, 28658, United States
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Our annual golf tournament supports our mission and vision through business sponsorships and individual participation. All tournament proceeds will be used for HCS concerts and educational activities.
Participants can register as an individual player or as a team of four players. If you don’t golf, the Golf Classic allows our community to support the Hickory Choral Society through sponsorships and other donations.

Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston RiverDogs
2026-05-19 18:00 - 21:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (2): Dollar Dog Tuesday
Hot dogs are only $1 courtesy of Hebrew National. Also bring your dog to the game for only $1. | Presented By Hebrew National, WHKY 1290AM and 102.3FM
Game Highlight: Craft Beer Tuesday
Grab a drink to go with that hot dog- Craft beer is half off! | Presented By Lowes Foods

Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston RiverDogs
2026-05-20 11:00 - 14:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (2): Education Day
The Crawdads are welcoming local students for a morning edition of Crawdads baseball. | Presented By Dippin’ Dots
Game Highlight: Senior Day
The Crawdads are welcoming out Senior Citizen groups for a morning edition of Crawdads baseball.

Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston RiverDogs
2026-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (4): Dukes of Hickory Night
The good ol’ boys are rollin’ into The Frans, Hazard County style! We’re putting the petal to the metal for a night of fast cars and fun times.
Game Highlight: Thirsty Thursday
Your favorite Thirsty Thursday specials on select domestic beer and Pepsi products are back. | Presented By Focus News
Game Highlight: Peoples Bank Thursday
Peoples Bank customers can also get a $6 ticket by showing their card at the ticket window as part of Peoples Bank Thursday!
Game Highlight: $2 Tacos
New in 2026, enjoy $2 tacos at the first base nacho stand!

Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston RiverDogs
2026-05-22 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (3): That’s So Hickory
Join us as we celebrate everything that makes our city one of a kind! From aviation to furniture, from local colleges to local landmarks, and much more.
Game Highlight: Fireworks Friday
We’re lighting up the sky with a booming fireworks show after the game! | Presented By Lowes Foods, KICKS 103.3
Game Highlight: Salute to Troops
As part of Military Appreciation Weekend, active duty and retired military personnel can get free parking to the game with a military ID!

Hickory FC vs. South Carolina United Bantams
2026-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Moretz Stadium, 4th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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The Hickory FC is playing against the South Carolina United Bantams.
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.

Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston RiverDogs
2026-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (4): Short Sleeve Hoodie
The first 1,000 fans will receive a Crawdads camo short sleeve hoodie. | Presented By Allison & White Property Management, Big Dawg 92.1 | First 1,000 Fans
Game Highlight: Armed Forces Night
The Crawdads would like to honor all active-duty military members and veterans for serving our country. The team will be wearing Armed Forces hats this weekend.
Game Highlight: Salute to Troops
As part of Military Appreciation Weekend, active duty and retired military personnel can get free parking to the game with a military ID!
Game Highlight: Black’s Tire & Auto Night
Bring a receipt from a recent visit to Black’s Tire & Auto for free tickets! | Presented By Black’s Tire & Auto

Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston RiverDogs
2026-05-24 18:30 - 21:30 | L. P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Game Highlight (3): Memorial Day Tribute & Firework Show
The Crawdads will be honoring those who gave their lives in service of this country. | Presented By Courtyard by Marriott, WHKY 1290AM and 102.3FM
Game Highlight: Church Bulletin Sunday
Bring your church bulletin to the ticket office for a discounted $6 ticket. The ‘Dads will donate $4 from each ticket to that bulletin’s respective church. | Presented By Harrison’s
Game Highlight: Salute to Troops
As part of Military Appreciation Weekend, active duty and retired military personnel can get free parking to the game with a military ID!

Hickory FC vs. Charlotte Eagles
2026-05-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Moretz Stadium, 4th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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The Hickory FC is playing against the Charlotte Eagles.
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.

Hickory FC vs. Wake FC
2026-06-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Moretz Stadium, 4th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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The Hickory FC is playing against the Wake FC.
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.

Hickory FC vs. Tobacco Road FC
2026-06-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Moretz Stadium, 4th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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The Hickory FC is playing against the Tobacco Road FC.
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.

Hickory FC vs. Charlotte Independence 2
2026-06-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Moretz Stadium, 4th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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The Hickory FC is playing against the Charlotte Independence 2.
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.

Hickory FC vs. Appalachian FC
2026-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Moretz Stadium, 4th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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The Hickory FC is playing against the Appalachian FC.
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.

Hickory FC vs. Asheville City SC
2026-07-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Moretz Stadium, 4th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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The Hickory FC is playing against the Asheville City SC.
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.
