# Festivals in Hickory 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Hickory 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Hickory. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Hickory, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Hickory listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Hickory

- **Event Name**: Hickory’s Oktoberfest
  - **Description**: Celebrate three days of polka, pretzels and city pride at Hickory's Oktoberfest in Downtown Hickory! 🥨 🍻  

On Friday, food vendors start serving at noon, with the full festival featuring live music, beer tents and all running from 5-11 p.m. 

On Saturday
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/hickorys-oktoberfest/200030683260310
  - **Venue**: Union Sq, Hickory, NC 28601, United States
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- **Event Name**: Long View Fall Festival
  - **Description**: �� FALL IN LOVE WITH LONG VIEW! ��

Mark your calendars — the Town of Long View Fall Festival is coming Saturday, October 17! ��

� Saturday, October 17, 2026
� 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
� Long View Recreation Center
3107 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Bring
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/long-view-fall-festival/200030680982647
  - **Venue**: 2404 1st Ave SW, Long View, NC
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- **Event Name**: Sickman Live at SICKFEST
  - **Description**: ALL DAY ALL AGES ROCK FESTIVAL. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/sick-fest-1-the-premier-tickets/14894773?utm_medium=affiliate&fbclid=IwdGRjcARh8c1jbGNrBGHxnWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtAfFWef2u6OZgy4zTCq
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/sickman-live-at-sickfest/200030399226838
  - **Venue**: Hickory Premier
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- **Event Name**: Let Love Rule live @ SICKFEST '26
  - **Description**: Let Love Rule will be on stage live and in person for SICKFEST '26. SIX bands under One roof for one night. You do not want to miss this event.
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/let-love-rule-live-sickfest-26/200030522360632
  - **Venue**: Hickory Premier
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- **Event Name**: The Catawba Valley Christmas Festival
  - **Description**: Come experience the sights, sounds and spirit of Christmas while supporting local vendors, small businesses and talented performers from throughout our community.
December 11-13
December 11th- 2pm until 10pm
December 12th- 12pm until 10pm
December 13th- 1
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/the-catawba-valley-christmas-festival/200030649657005
  - **Venue**: The Stump Event Center
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, performances, Festivals, Music, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Sick Fest 1
  - **Description**: SICKFEST '26 

Six bands. One stage. One full day of hard rock and heavy music.

Sickfest '26 is the inaugural multi-band rock festival from The Premier, and we're bringing Hickory a lineup worth clearing your calendar for. Doors open at 3 PM — this is an
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/sick-fest-1/200030037467537
  - **Venue**: Hickory Premier
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## Trending Events in Hickory

- **Event Name**: 2026 Hickory Apple Festival
  - **Description**: Please join us for the annual Hickory Apple Festival! 
Delicious foods include: Fresh baked bread, bean soup, pierogis, kielbasa, braised burgers, funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, all things apple: crisp, pie, dumplings, butter, candy, caramel, peck, 1/2 p
  - **Venue**: Mount Pleasant Township VFC - Hickory, Washington County, PA (Station #1)
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- **Event Name**: Pressing Strings | Sails Original Music Series
  - **Description**: The City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series, presented by Protection Products, Inc., will feature American roots-rock and soul trio Pressing Strings on Friday, Sept. 18. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. at Union Square in downtown Hickory.


PRESSI
  - **Venue**: Downtown Hickory
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- **Event Name**: Hickory’s Oktoberfest
  - **Description**: Celebrate three days of polka, pretzels and city pride at Hickory's Oktoberfest in Downtown Hickory! 🥨 🍻  

On Friday, food vendors start serving at noon, with the full festival featuring live music, beer tents and all running from 5-11 p.m. 

On Saturday
  - **Venue**: Union Sq, Hickory, NC 28601, United States
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- **Event Name**: Lenoir-Rhyne Bears vs. Carson Newman Eagles
  - **Venue**: Moretz Stadium At Moretz Sports Athletic Complex
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- **Event Name**: Bourbon Sons LIVE in Concert at Lake Hickory Haunts
  - **Description**: Experience Bourbon Sons LIVE in concert at Lake Hickory Haunts’ 15th Year of Fear on September 25th 8PM-9:30PM!
*Concert is included with admission to Lake Hickory Haunts.

BE PREPARED to be SCARED and ENTERTAINED when Bourbon Sons and the best haunted ho
  - **Venue**: 520 Carolina Avenue, Hickory, NC
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- **Event Name**: Kidfest
  - **Description**: The City of Hickory will host the annual Kidfest on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kiwanis Park. 

Kids of all ages are invited to this free day of play. 

Families can make crafts, play games, get faces painted, and stop by vendor booths.
  - **Venue**: 805 6th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602-3935, United States
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- **Event Name**: Lenoir-Rhyne Bears vs. Mars Hill Mountain Lions
  - **Venue**: Moretz Stadium At Moretz Sports Athletic Complex
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- **Event Name**: Bourbon Tasting
  - **Description**: 🥃 Sip. Savor. Enjoy. 🥃
Join us for the Hickory Landmarks Society Bourbon Tasting Fundraising Event on Saturday, September 19, from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM at Maple Grove (542 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601).
Your $60 ticket includes: 🥃 Guided bourbon tastings led b
  - **Venue**: Hickory Landmarks Society, Inc.
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
  - **Description**: 🎃 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Hickory. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by Halloween at Drendel Auditorium under the gentle glow of ca
  - **Venue**: Drendel Auditorium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Hickory?
  - **A:** Hickory’s Oktoberfest (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 05:00 pm at Union Sq, Hickory, NC 28601, United States), Long View Fall Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at 2404 1st Ave SW, Long View, NC), Sickman Live at SICKFEST (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm at Hickory Premier), Let Love Rule live @ SICKFEST '26 (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm at Hickory Premier), The Catawba Valley Christmas Festival (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Stump Event Center).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Hickory?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Hickory on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Hickory?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Hickory?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Hickory include Union Sq, Hickory, NC 28601, United States, 2404 1st Ave SW, Long View, NC, Hickory Premier.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Hickory?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Hickory include Visit North Carolina, Town of Long View, NC, Sickman- The Ultimate Alice In Chains tribute.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Hickory?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Hickory.

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