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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
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SUMMARY:Echelon Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Echelon is the young professional group of the Salvation Army. We are trying to get a chapter started in Hickory. We plan to ring the bell and organize angel tree donations before the year is out.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/echelon-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
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SUMMARY:Hickory Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy local musicians\, taste our local Chefs’ market creations\, and visit with friends. Select meats\, rice\, honey\, eggs\, cheeses\, baked goods\, marinades\, preserves & pickles\, fresh cut flowers\, transplants\, potted plants\, fresh herbs\, heritage & artisan crafts\, street foods and more… join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-farmers-market/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Farmers Market":MAILTO:hickoryncfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
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SUMMARY:Hickory Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy local musicians\, taste our local Chefs’ market creations\, and visit with friends. Select meats\, rice\, honey\, eggs\, cheeses\, baked goods\, marinades\, preserves & pickles\, fresh cut flowers\, transplants\, potted plants\, fresh herbs\, heritage & artisan crafts\, street foods and more… join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-farmers-market-2/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Farmers Market":MAILTO:hickoryncfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
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CREATED:20250523T182452Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Downtown Development Association":MAILTO:info@downtownhickory.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
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SUMMARY:Hickory Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy local musicians\, taste our local Chefs’ market creations\, and visit with friends. Select meats\, rice\, honey\, eggs\, cheeses\, baked goods\, marinades\, preserves & pickles\, fresh cut flowers\, transplants\, potted plants\, fresh herbs\, heritage & artisan crafts\, street foods and more… join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-farmers-market/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Farmers Market":MAILTO:hickoryncfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
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SUMMARY:JAZZ LEGACY Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Performance: \nIn partnership with Hickory Jazz Society\, the City of Hickory\, and Hickory Downtown Development Association\, we announce another Jazz Legacy Concert Series. These free downtown events will include 4 outdoor concerts on the Commscope Stage in front of the Olde Hickory Taproom. Featuring: Byron Bean All Star Big Band with Russ Wilson. \n  \nAbout: \nJAZZ ON TAP comes to Taste Full Beans (Downtown Hickory since 2001) beginning on Sunday Feb 2023. Jazz on Tap is the longest running jazz night in Western North Carolina for 21 years.. From 2000-present Jazz lovers continue to hear quality jazz of all flavors with rotating musicians each month 6-8pm. Jazz on Tap may look a little different than the 2000-2020 with a change in location (and by scaling back to once a month)\, however still caters to the jazz enthusiast who enjoys world class jazz from musicians from around the state. Cost is $12 for non HJS member. Featured musicians can be found on the calendar page. Jazz on Tap is hosted by the new Hickory Jazz Society\, the area’s new “stewards of live jazz”. Taste Full Beans offers table service\, a special Jazz on Tap food menu as well as beer\, wine by the glass or bottle (especially selected for the event)\, coffee\, specialty teas\, smoothies and more.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/jazz-legacy-concert-series-2/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Jazz Society":MAILTO:rickclinenc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
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SUMMARY:Hickory Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy local musicians\, taste our local Chefs’ market creations\, and visit with friends. Select meats\, rice\, honey\, eggs\, cheeses\, baked goods\, marinades\, preserves & pickles\, fresh cut flowers\, transplants\, potted plants\, fresh herbs\, heritage & artisan crafts\, street foods and more… join your neighbors each week and shop with the people who grow your food! Welcome!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/hickory-farmers-market-2/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Farmers Markets
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Farmers Market":MAILTO:hickoryncfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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