HICKORY’S OKTOBERFEST

OCTOBER 9th, 10th & 11th, 2026

FRIDAY: 5PM-11PM

(Food Vendors open at noon!)

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

KIDSFEST 2026

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, KIDSFEST will have DJ DADDIO on 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, and gem mining.

Friday- KidsFest Stage (5pm-8pm)
5-8- DJ Daddio

Saturday- KidsFest Stage (11am-8pm)
11am – 1pm – DJ Daddio
1pm – 2pm – Sims Country Cloggers Dance Studio
2p – 3pm – Pitch Perfect
3pm – 3:30pm – The InterACTive theater with Jef
4pm – 5pm – Hickory Ballet Performing Arts
5pm -5:30pm – The InterACTive theater with Jef
6pm – 8pm – DJ Daddio

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

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NO PETS ALLOWED

City of Hickory's Pet Policy

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P.O. Box 9086
Hickory, NC 28603
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