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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
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SUMMARY:The Autolawn
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please visit:  www.hickoryart.org
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/the-autolawn/
LOCATION:Salt Block North Lawn\, 375 Third St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTSTAMP:20251001T184924Z
CREATED:20250915T192806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T184924Z
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SUMMARY:Spirits of Service Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:EVENT WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKERS WHO ASSIST EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY.  EDUCATE AND BRING AWARENESS OF THE SERVICES AND HELPERS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO HELP MAKE THE COMMUNITY OPERATE TO OUR PEOPLE AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES.  THE ATTENDEES CAN DRESS UP AS THEIR FAVORITE COMMUNITY HELPERS AND VENDORS ARE ALLOWED TO BRING CANDY TO BE GIVEN OUT. \nPRICE: FREE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/spirits-of-service-trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:L.P. Frans Stadium\, 2500 Clement Blvd NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recreation & Sports Tourism,Signature Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T210000
DTSTAMP:20251001T183219Z
CREATED:20251001T182657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T183219Z
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SUMMARY:The Woman in Black
DESCRIPTION:OCT 17 – NOV 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 2:30 pm \nThursday (Oct 30) at 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/the-woman-in-black/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Hickory Community Theatre\, 30 3rd St NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T190000
DTSTAMP:20251001T184912Z
CREATED:20251001T183730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T184912Z
UID:10054993-1760808600-1760814000@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:Halloween Pet Parade & Costume Contest
DESCRIPTION:Registration required
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/halloween-pet-parade-costume-contest/
LOCATION:Union Square\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recreation & Sports Tourism,Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T193000
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SUMMARY:The Woman in Black
DESCRIPTION:OCT 17 – NOV 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 2:30 pm \nThursday (Oct 30) at 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/the-woman-in-black/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Hickory Community Theatre\, 30 3rd St NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
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SUMMARY:The Woman in Black
DESCRIPTION:OCT 17 – NOV 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 2:30 pm \nThursday (Oct 30) at 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/the-woman-in-black/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Hickory Community Theatre\, 30 3rd St NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T190000
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl Night Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a nocturnal walk at Hickory City Park.\nLearn all about owls\, their habitats and enjoy a rare chance to explore a city park trail at night. Enjoy a presentation about different owl species presented by Wild Bird’s Unlimited and get a chance to dissect your own owl pellet. Be sure to bring your red light flashlight if you have one or we will have ones you can use.\nPre registration is required. $5 for residents\, $6 for non-residents\nAll ages are welcome with an accompanying adult.\nFor more information\, contact Lisa Miller at ammiller@hickorync.gov or 828-322-7046.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/owl-prowl-night-walk/
LOCATION:Hickory City Park\, 1581 12th St Dr NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20251001T183219Z
CREATED:20251001T182657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T183219Z
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SUMMARY:The Woman in Black
DESCRIPTION:OCT 17 – NOV 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 2:30 pm \nThursday (Oct 30) at 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/the-woman-in-black/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Hickory Community Theatre\, 30 3rd St NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20251001T184846Z
CREATED:20251001T184459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T184846Z
UID:10054998-1761382800-1761393600@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:Trick or Trot 5k
DESCRIPTION:Register at https://www.runsignup.com
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/trick-or-trot-5k/
LOCATION:Highland Recreation Center\, 1451 8th St Dr NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recreation & Sports Tourism,Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20251001T185340Z
CREATED:20250915T192523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T185340Z
UID:10054514-1761402600-1761411600@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat Fall Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:The City of Hickory Parks\, Recreation\, and Sports Tourism would like to invite you to our annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival. Help us dump the junk in the trunk and spread spooky fun throughout the community. One stop for lots of candy and entertainment! Events will be at Brown Penn Recreation Center (735 3rd St. SW) on Saturday\, October 25. The Trunk or Treat will be held in the parking lot\, and the Fall Festival\, along with the Haunted Stage\, will be held in the gymnasium. All events will start at 2:30 pm and end at 5:00 pm. Decorate the trunks and wear your favorite costumes. All ages are welcome\, and it is FREE. \nWe’re so excited for the fun to begin. Hope to see you there.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/trunk-or-treat-fall-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Brown Penn Recreation Center\, 735 3rd St SW\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20251001T183219Z
CREATED:20251001T182657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T183219Z
UID:10054990-1761420600-1761426000@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:The Woman in Black
DESCRIPTION:OCT 17 – NOV 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 2:30 pm \nThursday (Oct 30) at 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/the-woman-in-black/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Hickory Community Theatre\, 30 3rd St NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20251001T183219Z
CREATED:20251001T182657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T183219Z
UID:10054988-1761489000-1761494400@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:The Woman in Black
DESCRIPTION:OCT 17 – NOV 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 2:30 pm \nThursday (Oct 30) at 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/the-woman-in-black/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Hickory Community Theatre\, 30 3rd St NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T210000
DTSTAMP:20251001T183219Z
CREATED:20251001T182657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T183219Z
UID:10054991-1761939000-1761944400@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:The Woman in Black
DESCRIPTION:OCT 17 – NOV 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 2:30 pm \nThursday (Oct 30) at 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/the-woman-in-black/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Hickory Community Theatre\, 30 3rd St NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20251001T183219Z
CREATED:20251001T182657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T183219Z
UID:10054992-1762025400-1762030800@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:The Woman in Black
DESCRIPTION:OCT 17 – NOV 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nFridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 2:30 pm \nThursday (Oct 30) at 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/the-woman-in-black/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Hickory Community Theatre\, 30 3rd St NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T203000
DTSTAMP:20251103T212928Z
CREATED:20251103T212912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T212928Z
UID:10055299-1763747100-1763757000@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:City of Hickory's Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:The City of Hickory traditionally hosts its annual holiday season kick-off event\, the Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting\, the Friday before Thanksgiving. This year’s holiday kickoff event is scheduled for Friday\, Nov. 21\, 2025\, at 5:45 p.m. Lowes Foods has been the sponsor of this festive event since the first year. Immediately following the parade through downtown\, Santa will light the tree on Union Square. Enjoy holiday music\, shopping specials\, and more!
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/city-of-hickorys-lowes-foods-christmas-parade-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Downtown Hickory\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20251229T210447Z
CREATED:20251229T210447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T210447Z
UID:10056347-1768780800-1768867199@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:City Offices Closed - Martin Luther King Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/city-offices-closed-martin-luther-king-day/
LOCATION:Hickory City Hall\, 76 N Center St\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:City Meetings,Community Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260226T211037Z
CREATED:20260226T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T211037Z
UID:10057460-1774720800-1774724400@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:Children's Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/childrens-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:Henry Fork River Park\, 5655 Sweet Bay Ln\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event,Recreation & Sports Tourism,Signature Events
GEO:35.702701;-81.378221
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260316T133638Z
CREATED:20260316T133638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T133638Z
UID:10057542-1775296800-1775300400@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:Claremont Neighborhood Association Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:The Claremont Neighborhood Association will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\, at 10 a.m. in McComb Park. The fun event is intended for children elementary school age and younger. Check out the flyer for more details and contact information.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/claremont-neighborhood-association-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:McComb Park\, 421 5th Ave Pl NE\, Hickory\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Meetings,Community Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T203024Z
CREATED:20260831T203024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T203024Z
UID:10060016-1788966000-1788973200@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:Cops & Cones
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/cops-cones/
LOCATION:Union Square\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Police
GEO:35.7655407;-81.3289397
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T103000
DTSTAMP:20260831T204503Z
CREATED:20260831T204503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T204503Z
UID:10060017-1789119000-1789122600@www.hickorync.gov
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T210629Z
CREATED:20260831T210426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T210629Z
UID:10060020-1789664400-1789675200@www.hickorync.gov
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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UID:10060015-1789804800-1789822800@www.hickorync.gov
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:20261009T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T162642Z
UID:10058125-1791565200-1791586800@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:HICKORY’S OKTOBERFEST\nOCTOBER 9th\, 10th & 11th\, 2026\nFRIDAY: 5PM-11PM\n(Food Vendors open at noon!)\nSATURDAY: 10AM-11PM  •  SUNDAY: Noon-5PM\nOur annual Oktoberfest is the second weekend of October. Having been co-founded by a German\, Adolphus “Dolph” Shuford\, Hickory has a long\, proud German heritage. Home to the United States headquarters for several German companies and sharing a region-to-region partnership between Altenburger Land\, Germany\, and the four Greater Hickory Metro counties of Alexander\, Burke\, Caldwell\, and Catawba\,our connection to Germany has never left us.\nLIVE MUSIC STAGES • KIDSFEST • BEER TENTS • FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/oktoberfest-2/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Downtown Hickory\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
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UID:10058124-1791626400-1791673200@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:HICKORY’S OKTOBERFEST\nOCTOBER 9th\, 10th & 11th\, 2026\nFRIDAY: 5PM-11PM\n(Food Vendors open at noon!)\nSATURDAY: 10AM-11PM  •  SUNDAY: Noon-5PM\nOur annual Oktoberfest is the second weekend of October. Having been co-founded by a German\, Adolphus “Dolph” Shuford\, Hickory has a long\, proud German heritage. Home to the United States headquarters for several German companies and sharing a region-to-region partnership between Altenburger Land\, Germany\, and the four Greater Hickory Metro counties of Alexander\, Burke\, Caldwell\, and Catawba\,our connection to Germany has never left us.\nLIVE MUSIC STAGES • KIDSFEST • BEER TENTS • FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/oktoberfest-2/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Downtown Hickory\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T162642Z
UID:10058126-1791720000-1791738000@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:HICKORY’S OKTOBERFEST\nOCTOBER 9th\, 10th & 11th\, 2026\nFRIDAY: 5PM-11PM\n(Food Vendors open at noon!)\nSATURDAY: 10AM-11PM  •  SUNDAY: Noon-5PM\nOur annual Oktoberfest is the second weekend of October. Having been co-founded by a German\, Adolphus “Dolph” Shuford\, Hickory has a long\, proud German heritage. Home to the United States headquarters for several German companies and sharing a region-to-region partnership between Altenburger Land\, Germany\, and the four Greater Hickory Metro counties of Alexander\, Burke\, Caldwell\, and Catawba\,our connection to Germany has never left us.\nLIVE MUSIC STAGES • KIDSFEST • BEER TENTS • FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/oktoberfest-2/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Downtown Hickory\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T131500
DTSTAMP:20260504T162723Z
CREATED:20251103T214341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T162723Z
UID:10055300-1795258800-1795266900@www.hickorync.gov
SUMMARY:Holidaypalooza
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a wonderful season of holiday events in Hickory! Festivities kick off on Friday\, Nov. 21\, with the City of Hickory’s Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting and continue through December. \nA special Holidaypalooza event will be presented by the City of Hickory\, the Hickory Downtown Development Association (HDDA)\, and the Hickory Farmers Market on Saturday\, Nov. 21\, from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Union Square in downtown Hickory. \nThe merry event will offer visits with Santa Claus and the Thanksgiving Turkey from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will then host a holiday story time at 1 p.m. with help from his friends at Hickory Public Library. \nThroughout the Holidaypalooza event downtown\, kids will be able to write letters to Santa at the HDDA table and participate in fun\, holiday activities provided by Hickory Public Library staff. \nAdditionally\, this year for the first time\, the Hickory Farmers Market will host a holiday market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with this event. \nEnjoy the downtown businesses and the holiday market for all your holiday treats and shopping. \nFor a listing of additional holiday events happening around Hickory\, please visit www.hickorync.gov/holidaypalooza.
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/holidaypalooza/
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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