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SUMMARY:Sails Original Music Series
DESCRIPTION:For more information about the Sails Original Music Series and upcoming bands and in the event of inclement weather\, please visit www.hickorync.gov/SailsMusic and follow the Sails Original Music Series Facebook page\, www.facebook.com/SailsMusic. \n  \nThe City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series\, presented by Protection Products\, Inc.\, returns to the heart of downtown Hickory this September\, presenting free concerts of live original music under The Sails on the Square. Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Friday evenings on Union Square\, except for a change of venue for a special Sails Original Music Series concert at the Samuel William Davis\, Sr. Multipurpose Field in Taft Broome Park on Saturday\, Sept. 26\, at 5 p.m.\, in conjunction with the Festival on the Field event. \nSupporting sponsors of the series include Bob Sinclair Music\, Larry’s Music & Sound\, Pfahlert Creative Labs\, Olde Hickory Brewery\, and Crowne Plaza. \nIn addition to the seating available at Union Square\, audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. A variety of close-by bars and restaurants offer food and beverages. \nABC permitted businesses within the Hickory Downtown Social District will sell beer\, wine\, and other alcoholic beverages in specially marked cups that may be consumed on Union Square\, sidewalks\, and other public areas within the designated boundaries of the social district. No outside alcohol may be brought into the social district. To review additional restrictions and a detailed map of the social district’s coverage area\, visit www.hickorync.gov/downtown-social-district.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/sails-original-music-series-5/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Sails on the Square – Downtown Hickory\, 246 Union Square NW\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event
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SUMMARY:Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/patriot-day-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,City Meetings,Community Event,Fire,Police
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T203000
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SUMMARY:Sails Original Music Series
DESCRIPTION:For more information about the Sails Original Music Series and upcoming bands and in the event of inclement weather\, please visit www.hickorync.gov/SailsMusic and follow the Sails Original Music Series Facebook page\, www.facebook.com/SailsMusic. \n  \nThe City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series\, presented by Protection Products\, Inc.\, returns to the heart of downtown Hickory this September\, presenting free concerts of live original music under The Sails on the Square. Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Friday evenings on Union Square\, except for a change of venue for a special Sails Original Music Series concert at the Samuel William Davis\, Sr. Multipurpose Field in Taft Broome Park on Saturday\, Sept. 26\, at 5 p.m.\, in conjunction with the Festival on the Field event. \nSupporting sponsors of the series include Bob Sinclair Music\, Larry’s Music & Sound\, Pfahlert Creative Labs\, Olde Hickory Brewery\, and Crowne Plaza. \nIn addition to the seating available at Union Square\, audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. A variety of close-by bars and restaurants offer food and beverages. \nABC permitted businesses within the Hickory Downtown Social District will sell beer\, wine\, and other alcoholic beverages in specially marked cups that may be consumed on Union Square\, sidewalks\, and other public areas within the designated boundaries of the social district. No outside alcohol may be brought into the social district. To review additional restrictions and a detailed map of the social district’s coverage area\, visit www.hickorync.gov/downtown-social-district.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/sails-original-music-series-5/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Sails on the Square – Downtown Hickory\, 246 Union Square NW\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T203000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Screenings: Inside Out
DESCRIPTION:Sit back\, relax\, and enjoy free movies this summer! Saturday Screenings take place at 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of July and August. \nThe film series will feature Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on July 11\, A League of Their Own on July 25\, Inside Out on Aug. 8\, and A Minecraft Movie on Aug. 22. All movies are family-friendly with a PG or PG-13 rating. \nWeather permitting\, all outdoor screenings will be held at Union Square in downtown Hickory. \nConcessions and games will be available before each movie begins. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nSaturday Screenings are presented by Jay Brown\, Realtors® and hosted by the City of Hickory Parks\, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department in partnership with the Footcandle Film Society. \nFor more information about Saturday Screenings\, please contact the Hickory Parks\, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department at 828-322-7046.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/saturday-screenings-inside-out/
LOCATION:Union Square\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Recreation & Sports Tourism,Signature Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
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CREATED:20260831T210426Z
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SUMMARY:Side/Show + Downtown Hickory Art Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆\, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳\, for the 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗿𝘆❜𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗹! The Art Crawl brings artists\, art demonstrations and music to Downtown Hickory. Artists will be displaying their creations in a four easy walkable city blocks. There will be pottery\, paintings\, woodworking\, photography and much\, much more. Please remember the art work is for sale! \nWe are also partnering up with the 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 for 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗿𝘆❜𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗹! Children sell products like handmade crafts\, food\, and games. A farmer’s market run entirely by kids! Visit these rising young business owners “Under the Sails” on Union Square.\nThe Kick-Off Party begins at 5:00 pm at Full Circle Arts\, located at 42B Third Street NW or Trade Alley Art\, located at 25 2nd St NW. The works of Full Circle Arts members and Trade Valley Art are highlighted. Maps of the Art Crawl route and the participants will be available. Make sure to pick one up so you do not miss out on any of the artists. The Art Crawl ends at 8:00 pm.\nEnjoy free live music with the Western Piedmont Symphony chamber ensembles and friends\, presented in partnership with the Downtown Hickory Art Crawl and sponsored by the City of Hickory. Western Piedmont Symphony’s 𝙎𝙞𝙙𝙚/𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 will be at the following locations:\n• Crescent Moon\n• Barley Market\n• Hickory Wine Shoppe\n• CommScope Stage (Union Square)\n𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚:\nJuliet Good State Farm Insurance Agency\nLouis Nunnery School of Ballet\nThe Untamed Daisy Soap Co\nAzalea Design + Craft\nTrade Alley Art Gallery\nChai Kona\nDASH Home + Kitchen\nRoselyn’s On First\nAikiDojo of Hickory\nTaste Full Beans\nThe Natural Olive\nHickory Wine Shoppe\nTastebuds Popcorn Hickory\nHickory Landmark Society\nThe Juice Apothecady\nGolden Rule Music School\nAtriax Group\nFrothy Rooster and Cowa Sake\nFull Circle Arts\nStretch n Grow\nHickory Ballet & Performing Arts\nThe Downtown Hickory Art Crawl is hosted by the Hickory Downtown Development Association and all proceeds go toward our mission to make downtown a better community for everyone. Special Thank You to our sponsors: Catawba County Chamber of Commerce\, Kellex Corp.\, Taste Full Beans\, Lake Hickory Realty\, LLC\, and FOCUS Newspaper.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/side-show-downtown-hickory-art-crawl-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Hickory\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
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SUMMARY:Sails Original Music Series
DESCRIPTION:For more information about the Sails Original Music Series and upcoming bands and in the event of inclement weather\, please visit www.hickorync.gov/SailsMusic and follow the Sails Original Music Series Facebook page\, www.facebook.com/SailsMusic. \n  \nThe City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series\, presented by Protection Products\, Inc.\, returns to the heart of downtown Hickory this September\, presenting free concerts of live original music under The Sails on the Square. Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Friday evenings on Union Square\, except for a change of venue for a special Sails Original Music Series concert at the Samuel William Davis\, Sr. Multipurpose Field in Taft Broome Park on Saturday\, Sept. 26\, at 5 p.m.\, in conjunction with the Festival on the Field event. \nSupporting sponsors of the series include Bob Sinclair Music\, Larry’s Music & Sound\, Pfahlert Creative Labs\, Olde Hickory Brewery\, and Crowne Plaza. \nIn addition to the seating available at Union Square\, audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. A variety of close-by bars and restaurants offer food and beverages. \nABC permitted businesses within the Hickory Downtown Social District will sell beer\, wine\, and other alcoholic beverages in specially marked cups that may be consumed on Union Square\, sidewalks\, and other public areas within the designated boundaries of the social district. No outside alcohol may be brought into the social district. To review additional restrictions and a detailed map of the social district’s coverage area\, visit www.hickorync.gov/downtown-social-district.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/sails-original-music-series-5/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Sails on the Square – Downtown Hickory\, 246 Union Square NW\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event
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SUMMARY:Ginger Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/ginger-festival/
LOCATION:Sails on the Square – Downtown Hickory\, 246 Union Square NW\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
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SUMMARY:Sails Original Music Series
DESCRIPTION:For more information about the Sails Original Music Series and in the event of inclement weather\, please visit www.hickorync.gov/SailsMusic and follow the Sails Original Music Series Facebook page\, www.facebook.com/SailsMusic. \nThe City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series\, presented by Protection Products\, Inc.\, presents free concerts of live original music. Enjoy a change of venue for a special Sails Original Music Series concert at the Samuel William Davis\, Sr. Multipurpose Field in Taft Broome Park on Saturday\, Sept. 26\, at 5 p.m.\, in conjunction with the Festival on the Field event. \nSept 26 – N-Spire Band*\nWrapping up the 2026 season\, N-Spire will bring it with R&B\, Jazz\, Funk\, Pop\, Old School\, Go-Go\, and more. Expect horns\, big voices\, passion\, creativity\, and soul.  \n*As part of the Festival on the Field event\, the performance is at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Samuel William Davis\, Sr. Multipurpose Field in Taft Broome Park. Vendors and food trucks start at 4 p.m. \nSupporting sponsors of the series include Bob Sinclair Music\, Larry’s Music & Sound\, Pfahlert Creative Labs\, Olde Hickory Brewery\, and Crowne Plaza.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/sails-original-music-series-6/
LOCATION:Samuel Davis Multipurpose Field – Taft Broome Park\, 730 3rd St SW\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event
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