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UNDER THE STARS HICKORY
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The Hickory Hops Brew Festival is a brew festival held in Downtown Hickory in the middle of April. The annual event, in its eighth year, attracts thousands of people to Downtown to enjoy live music and to sample beer from more than 40 different microbreweries. Hickory
Hops will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013, 1-7 pm at The Hickory Depot, 232 Government Avenue, SW. |
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The Farmer's Market is open every Wednesday and Saturday from April through November. This event features local farmers, artisans and other neighbors from the Hickory area. With over 20 vendors you will find a wide selection of fresh, locally grown produce, potted plants and herbs, cut flowers, honey, preserves, fresh baked goods, hand-made soaps, and much more. The Farmer's Market opens on April 3, 2013 on Union Square. For more information, visit www.hickoryfarmersmarket.com. |
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Hickory Alive!, sponsored by the Hickory Jaycees, will once again be held every Friday night in June at the City Hall Parking Lot. The event features live music and goes from 7-11pm. Check back here for the music line-up as more information becomes available or visit the Hickory Jaycees at www.hickoryjc.org. |
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The Art Crawl is held twice a year and features local artists showcasing their talents in downtown businesses. Over 20 businesses hosted artists last year. A map is provided and participants are welcome to browse the artwork, enjoy refreshments and meet with the artists. Artwork is available for sale. This year, the Art Crawl will be held May 16 and September 19 from 5:30-8 pm in various businesses in Downtown Hickory. The Jackson Group will host the Kick-Off Party May 16 with Full Circle Arts hosting the Kick-Off Party September 19. |
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| HICKORY OKTOBERFEST Oktoberfest, the most anticipated event in the Unifour area, is in its 28th year. This festival offers a weekend of family entertainment. Five stages will present non-stop musical entertainment. Kids will enjoy the Kidsfest area, offering amusement rides and games for a thrill for all ages. Artisans will be selling such items as beautiful pottery, jewelry, glass, fabrics, woodcrafts, etc. Commercial vendors sell a variety of merchandise ranging from sunglasses to handmade soaps. There are many food vendors located in the Food Court selling a variety of treats, goodies and great food. Oktoberfest also features the Castle of Cans—the Castle of Caring, which features canned food donated for distribution to the needy by area churches, civic organizations, businesses and individuals. This
year, Oktoberfest will be held October 11-13, 2013. Check
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Join various Downtown businesses for our annual Downtown Candy Crawl. Participating businesses will be handing out treats to kids dressed in their Halloween costume. There will also be pumpkin decorating. The Candy Crawl will be October 30, 2013 from 4-5 PM at participating businesses. |
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Every year, hundreds of people line the streets of Downtown Hickory for the annual Jaycee's Holiday Parade. The lineup always features local high school bands, cartoon characters, local dignitaries, and, of course, Santa. The Holiday Parade will be held December 7, 2013 at 4 pm. For more information, visit www.hickoryjaycees.org |
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A Hickory Holiday! is a great time to get your holiday shopping done in the relaxed atmosphere of Downtown Hickory. Enjoy holiday music, free wagon rides, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Many shops will remain open during the event. A Hickory Holiday! will be held Thursday, December 12, 2013, in Downtown Hickory. |
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