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Weekend Lights Are On: Football, Live Music, Movies & More!

Friday Night Lights are back, and we’ve gathered all your favorite home games in one easy-to-access spot! 

At the Hickory Buzz, we’re more than just your go-to for festivals and live music; we’re your all-in-one source for everything happening in the Unifour area, including the thrill of local high school sports. 

Whether you’re cheering for one of the 15 public high schools across the Unifour counties or just love that unbeatable Friday night spirit, we’ve got you covered!

Not into football? No worries, scroll down to check out the other events happening this weekend! Ready to plan your weekend? Here are some of the exciting home game kickoffs happening this Friday:

Friday, August 22nd

Bunker Hill vs. Draughn | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Bunker Hill High School 
Home Game @ Bunker Hill High School.
Bandys vs. St. Stephens | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Bandy’s High School
Home Game @ Bandys High School.
Freedom vs. Patton| 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Freedom High School
Home Game @ Freedom High School.
East Burke vs. West Iredell| 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | East Burke High School
Home Game @ East Burke High School.
Alexander Central vs. Newton-Conover | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Alexander Central High School
Home Game @ Alexander Central High School.
Hibriten vs. East Wilkes | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Hibriten High School
Home Game @ Hibriten High School.
South Caldwell vs. West Caldwell | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | South Caldwell High School
Home Game @ South Caldwell High School.

Also Happening Friday, August 22nd
Live Jamgrass by NiceMarmot | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Liquid Roots Brewing
Hickory Jamgrass Band NiceMarmot are back at Liquid Roots! See if you can sit still during this live show!
Latino Dance Class | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Catawba Farms | $12.00
Welcome to a vibrant space where culture, joy, and movement come together with Latino Dance!
2025 FFN Concert Series – Gotcha Groove | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Old Rock School, Temple Field | Free
These guys love the stage and are known for their attention to arrangement details and incredible harmonies!
Hickory Crawdads vs. Lynchburg Hillcats | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | L.P. Frans Stadium | $11-19
Head over to the Crawdads game and look for the Hickory Buzz tent! We will be there giving out free keychains and a chance to win $100!

Saturday, August 23rd
Partners For Cats Adoption Event | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Tractor Supply Co.
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!
Saturday Screenings – National Treasure | 8:45 pm – 11:00 pm | Union Square – Downtown Hickory | Free
Sit back, relax, and enjoy free movies this summer!

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