Event: Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States, hosts an outstanding mixture of vendors, breeders, and educators. This family-oriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Breeder-vendors are always willing to teach; and, throughout the event, there will be seminars on animal-related […]
Event: Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States, hosts an outstanding mixture of vendors, breeders, and educators. This family-oriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Breeder-vendors are always willing to teach; and, throughout the event, there will be seminars on animal-related […]
Event: To promote high standards for the health and general care of exotic cage birds. Soar on over to the Convention Center for the Hickory Bird Expo from 9 am-3 pm. Tickets for adults are $3, and seniors & children (12 and under) are free.
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 […]
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 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 […]
Event: The public is invited to a “Back to School Bash” at Alexander County Courthouse Park. The 4th annual event is sponsored by Alexander Funeral Service. Activities will include free book bags with supplies (first-come, first-served), a free hot dog meal for the family, waterslides, music, and a treat for all the kids. Grand Prizes will be awarded every 30 […]
Performance: “THE PARTY STARTS HERE” with The Night Move Band. With a cast of musicians that can each boast over 25 years of experience this band is just as home on stage in front of a large festival crowd as they are playing for a private party. With a diverse song list including artists such as The Commadores, Delbert McClinton, […]
Performance: Shake Down is a five-piece variety band located in the foothills of North Carolina. Combining a mixture of both “past” and “present” in both talent and music, they perform a wide variety of music including beach, shag, rock’n’roll, funk, motown, country, and top 40. Shake Down is the perfect group for any festival, wedding, corporate event, dance club, or […]
Event: The Firecracker 5k, 10k, and Kids Fun Run is a day of racing for the whole family. All three races start and finish at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex. Every runner who signs up and finishes the race will receive a race medal! Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall winners 5k and 10k. Announcements […]
