Event: Every Sunday from 6pm-7:30pm in Hickory! All skill levels welcomed… Even those with two left feet!
Third Thursday – Concert on The Lawn – Jon Boy & Lefty
Event: What began as a simple guitar and harmonica duo has grown into a full band performing across North Carolina. Jon Boy and Lefty bring a dynamic blend of blues, folk, Americana, southern rock, and classic country. Known for their soulful melodies, rich storytelling, and high-energy performances, they deliver a sound that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.
Festival Todos Somos América – We Are All America Festival
Event: Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month “Mes de la Herencia Hispana” from September 15th to October 15th, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was […]
Carolina Makers Market
Event: Downtown Newton welcomes independent craftspeople, artisans, and agricultural producers to its annual Carolina Makers Market around the 1924 Courthouse Square in late September. Visit this page throughout the year to stay updated on all the happenings! About: Downtown Newton is the gateway to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where a vibrant lifestyle and love of the […]
78th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade
Event: The popular parade officially kicks off the Christmas season in Alexander COunty with floats, marching bands, emergency vehicles, beauty queens, sports teams, elected officials, and much more! The parade begins on Liledoun Road, turns right onto Main Avenue through town, turns right onto Main Avenue Drive (at the old hotel), turns left onto NC Hwy 16 South (near Adams […]
Taylorsville Apple Festival
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, […]
44th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts
Event: The Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts takes place each year on the fourth Saturday in September on Hiddenite Church Rd., in Hiddenite, NC. The FREE fest features shopping for fine arts and handmade products, living history demonstrations by skilled craftspeople, four live performance stages with music, dance, and storytelling, an interactive Celebration Children’s area, and so much more! The […]
Alexander County Farmers Market
Event: Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!
Bethlehem Farmers Market
Event: The Bethlehem location of the Alexander County Farmers Market is at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church. There is nothing like buying fresh produce, homemade sweets, or handmade crafts from your local vendors! If you GROW IT, MAKE IT, or BAKE IT… please BRING IT!
Small Business Saturday 2025
Event: Visit businesses with gold tickets to possibly win downtown bucks that can be spent the day of in businesses in downtown Morganton! 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 […]
