Name: Downtown Farmers Market
Start: 2026-09-30
End: 2026-09-30
Location: Downtown Hickory

EVENT CALENDAR

September 2026

30 September

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market

October 2026

03 October

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market

03 October

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show

Location

SALT Block

243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

The Hickory Museum of Art announces it’s 13th Annual Autolawn Party is an exciting, community event scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, on the SALT Block North Lawn from 10 AM – 3 PM. The event is open to the public, and there is no charge for spectators, who can also vote for their favorite classic car. The celebration is centered around a European classic car show for the automotive enthusiast, but it’s far more than that. There’s something fun for everyone! The festivities include:

The Autolawn Party is an outdoor celebration of the road’s number one traveler – the automobile. Autolawn is unique in its size and scale having no more than 80 entrants. The intention is to provide a wide range of high-quality, original vehicles in an intimate yet informal setting, without the pressure of traditional concourse events.

This year’s theme, “Roll Out the Red Carpet,” celebrates Hickory Museum of Art’s reopening and the museum’s newest exhibition, “The Golden Thread,” featuring acclaimed fashion designer Charles Harbison. Registered drivers are invited to dress in the era of their vehicle, whether that means poodle skirts, bell bottoms, Members Only jackets, or another favorite time-period look. Costumes are optional but always add to the fun and festive atmosphere, and those who dress in the period of their car will be considered for the “Best in Theme” award.

Proceeds from the day’s events benefit the Museum’s educational programming. Autolawn is a rain-or-shine event.

Registration Details
Early Registration (August 3–September 3, 2026)
Guaranteed lawn parking for show vehicles
First vehicle: $40
Additional vehicles: $35 each
Guaranteed event entry

Standard Registration (September 4–October 1, 2026)
Registration fee: $45 per vehicle
Based on space availability

Driver check-in will take place from 8–10 AM on the day of the event.

To register, visit: www.hickoryart.org/theautolawn2026

For more details about The Autolawn Party, contact Danielle Cannon, Hickory Museum of Art Director of Donor Relations at (828) 327-8576, ext 205, or dcannon@hickoryart.org.

04 October

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

JAZZ LEGACY Concert Series

07 October

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market

10 October

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market

14 October

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market

17 October

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market

18 October

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

JAZZ LEGACY Concert Series

21 October

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market

24 October

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market

28 October

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market

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The City of Hickory is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. Hickory Downtown Development Association is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.

As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, the City of Hickory is a recognized leading program among the national network of neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.