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SUMMARY:Hickory Hops Craft Beer & Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWe are celebrating our 22nd Annual Hickory Hops Craft Beer & Music Festival on Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\, from 1pm-6pm at the parking lot of Lowes Foods City Park in Downtown Hickory. \nHickory Hops is an annual Craft Beer & Music festival in Downtown Hickory. Over 50 craft breweries participate in this sampling event. \nAll Tasting Tickets include a tasting glass that will be provided on the day of the event. The regulations of the new social district in Downtown Hickory prohibits the use of glass serving containers\, so the tasting glasses will be hard plastic. \nThis festival offers plenty for everyone\, from inexperienced beer novices to hardened beer fest veterans anxious for something unusual. \n𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-hops-craft-beer-music-festival/
LOCATION:Union Square – Downtown Hickory\, 280 Union Square\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food & Drinks,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Downtown Development Association":MAILTO:info@downtownhickory.com
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SUMMARY:Hopping Into Spring
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nThe Hickory Downtown Development Association invites families to Hopping Into Spring on April 4\, 2026\, from 10:00–11:00 AM on Union Square in Downtown Hickory. \nStop by to get your photo taken with the HDDA Bunny and celebrate the start of spring in downtown! \nThis is a fun\, free opportunity for kids and families to enjoy a spring-themed photo moment and spend time exploring Downtown Hickory businesses and shops.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hopping-into-spring/
LOCATION:Union Square – Downtown Hickory\, 280 Union Square\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Downtown Development Association":MAILTO:info@downtownhickory.com
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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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SUMMARY:Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nThe 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 parade\, Santa’s float will stop at Union Square so he can light the Christmas tree in Downtown Hickory. \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/lowes-foods-christmas-parade-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Downtown Development Association":MAILTO:info@downtownhickory.com
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SUMMARY:Downtown Monster Mash
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nThe 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! \n  \nAbout: \n\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/downtown-monster-mash/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Attractions,Kids & Family
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