HICKORY’S OKTOBERFEST

OCTOBER 10th, 11th & 12th, 2025

FRIDAY: 5PM-11PM

(Food Vendors open at noon!)

SATURDAY: 10AM-11PM • SUNDAY: Noon-5PM

KIDSFEST 2025

The KidsFest area of Hickory Oktoberfest features loads of fun the whole family can enjoy. Kidfest represents the younger generation of Oktoberfesters while inviting the older generations there to guide them on their fun-filled way.

This year, KIDFEST will have DJ WILLY WOW back on the stage Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! The InterACTive Theater of Jef will be joining us as well as a performance from Pitch Perfect! Come see Kristin’s Little Big Farm Petting Zoo, and enjoy the FREE Inflatables, Food Trucks, & More!

There will be vendors that you can purchase items from such as: toys, face painting, sand art, gem mining, and a small putt putt course.

Friday- KidsFest Stage (5pm-8pm)
5-6- Weekend Kick-off with DJ Willy Wow
6-7- DJ Willy Wow
7-8- DJ Willy Wow

Saturday- KidsFest Stage (10am-8pm)
10-10:30- Wake up and Warm up with Stretch-n-Grow
11- 1:00- DJ Willy Wow
1-1:30- The InterACTive theater with Jef
2-3- Pitch Perfect
3-3:30- The InterACTive theater with Jef
4-5:00- Hickory Ballet Performing Arts
5-5:30- The InterACTive theater with Jef
6-8:00- DJ Willy Wow

Sunday- KidsFest Stage (Noon-5pm)
Noon-1:00- DJ Willy Wow
1-1:30- The InterACTive theater with Jef
2-4 DJ Willy Wow

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NO PETS ALLOWED

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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.

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P.O. Box 9086
Hickory, NC 28603
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