

# Food Festivals 2026 In Hickory | Food & Drinks Events In Hickory

- **Subtitle**: Hickory Food Festival. List of food, wine & beer festivals with cooking classes and food related events in Hickory.
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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<p>If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in [CITY]. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in [CITY] and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the [CITY].</p>
<p>Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in [CITY].</p>

## Food & Drinks Events in Hickory

- **Event Name**: SALT Block Derby Party
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, MAY 2 | 4:30 P.M. | SALT BLOCK CAMPUS - NORTH LAWN

Early Bird tickets for the 2026 SALT Block Derby Party are now live. Now through April 17, you can save $25 on your ticket, bringing the price to $75 (regularly $100). Don’t miss what we like t
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/salt-block-derby-party/200029802687438
  - **Venue**: SALT Block Foundation
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, kentucky-derby, contests
- **Event Name**: Service League of Hickory Fashion Show
  - **Description**: ✨ Get Ready, Hickory! ✨

Join us for a fabulous evening featuring local boutiques showcasing their latest styles on the runway. From chic everyday looks to stunning statement pieces, there’s something for everyone to love!

This isn’t just about fashion—i
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/service-league-of-hickory-fashion-show/200029850861607
  - **Venue**: Lake Hickory Country Club
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  - **Categories**: fashion, nonprofit, pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Flights & Bites
  - **Description**: Join us for Flights &amp; Bites, an unforgettable evening benefiting Carolina Caring Foundation. 

Enjoy curated tastings from Wente Vineyards, elevated bites from Cranford Brothers, and a night of great company, all while supporting compassionate care in
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/flights-and-bites/200029870364336
  - **Venue**: 74 South at Moretz Mills
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- **Event Name**: Empty Bowls Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Join Mud Mamas Studio and North Hickory Market in raising money to help our neighbors facing food insecurity. Purchase a ticket and receive a handmade bowl by a local artist and a soup &amp; salad lunch from North Hickory Market at our event on April 25.
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/empty-bowls-fundraiser/200029692062910
  - **Venue**: 1079 3rd Ave Dr NW, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28601
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, art
- **Event Name**: July 4th Family Celebration at The Lake
  - **Description**: Come join us for our annual 4th of July celebration at the lake, bring the kids, bring the lawn chairs, and bring your appetite.
As always, it’s a family-friendly night with good food, great entertainment, and even better company.
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/july-4th-family-celebration-at-the-lake/200029689700010
  - **Venue**: 6037 Gold Creek Estate Dr
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: July Ice Cream Social
  - **Description**: We will host our July Ice Cream Social at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina on July 9th!
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 09 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Jul 09 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/july-ice-cream-social/200029760390822
  - **Venue**: Lake Hickory Pub and Marina
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- **Event Name**: Blind Bourbon Tasting
  - **Description**: We are excited to offer a Blind Bourbon Tasting in April.  Come try 4 Bourbon's blind to see which ones you like.  Be sure to invite your friends &amp; family.  Limited to 20 people
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  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/blind-bourbon-tasting/200029823427021
  - **Venue**: 6706 Limbaugh Lane, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28601
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- **Event Name**: Salad Luncheon and Bazaar
  - **Description**: The LWML of St. Stephens Lutheran is having a Salad Luncheon and Bazaar on Saturday, April 11 from 9am - 1pm (the bazaar will begin at 9am while the salad luncheon will begin at 11am). The cost of the salad Luncheon is adults - $12 and children (12 &amp;
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hickory/salad-luncheon-and-bazaar/200029771278729
  - **Venue**: 2304 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28601
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit

## Trending Events in Hickory

- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Hickory Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLII  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/33906b20-a410-11f0-97
  - **Venue**: Geitner Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Steve Hofstetter in Hickory, NC! (7:30 PM)
  - **Description**: Steve Hofstetter in Hickory, NC! (7:30 PM)About this EventIF A SHOW IS CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON, TICKETS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REFUNDED.Doors 6:30 PMOne of the world's most popular comedians with
  - **Venue**: Lenoir-Rhyne University - Belk Centrum
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- **Event Name**: Hickory Hops Festival
  - **Description**: 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫 &amp; 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝐩𝐦-𝟔𝐩𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐲.

Over 200 craft beers in the sampling event. Come ou
  - **Venue**: Lowe's Foods City Park Parking Lot at 324 Main Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28602
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- **Event Name**: BeaRaPaLooZa April 11, 2026
  - **Description**: Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics and the Bears Club are thrilled to announce the 4th annual BeaRaPaLooZa, presented by the City of Hickory. This community event will be filled with fun, food, family, and LR Athletics. Admission to BeaRaPaLooZa and all athletic even
  - **Venue**: Moretz Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Hopping Into Spring
  - **Description**: The Hickory Downtown Development Association invites families to 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 on April 4, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 AM on Union Square in Downtown Hickory.


Stop by to get your photo taken with the HDDA Bunny and celebrate the start of spring in down
  - **Venue**: Union Square Downtown Hickory
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- **Event Name**: Andrew Peterson | Resurrection Letters Tour
  - **Description**: Join us in welcoming singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson to Hickory, NC!About this EventJoin us for a night of worship with Andrew Peterson on his Resurrection Letters Tour.Andrew Peterson is a sing
  - **Venue**: Hickory Bible Church
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- **Event Name**: TEAM TENSEI SPRING SHOWCASE 2026
  - **Description**: WE are back at it again for 2026
Same location Same vibe &amp; Same people.

PREVIOUS YEARS:
https://youtu.be/W0q7fTKCm1A?si=--_PswjSpgdftmuT

CAR REGISTRATION &amp; GENERAL ADMISSION OPEN UP JANUARY 16TH


Spectate $5/person online only (Week of event $1
  - **Venue**: L.P. Frans Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Southern Culture on the Skids
  - **Description**: Southern Culture on the Skids

📍 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
📅 Friday, June 5
🕖 7:00 PM

Southern Culture On The Skids have been bringing their high-energy blend of rock &amp; roll, surf, country, and R&amp;B since 1983. Hailing from Chapel Hill, NC
  - **Venue**: Hickory Premier
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- **Event Name**: Hickory Crawdads vs. Salem Red Sox
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Hickory Crawdads vs. Salem Red Sox, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at L.P. Frans Stadium in dynamic Hickory, NC, this event will become the
  - **Venue**: L.P. Frans Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Hickory?
  - **A:** SALT Block Derby Party (Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm at SALT Block Foundation), Service League of Hickory Fashion Show (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 04:00 pm at Lake Hickory Country Club), Flights & Bites (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm at 74 South at Moretz Mills), Empty Bowls Fundraiser (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1079 3rd Ave Dr NW, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28601), July 4th Family Celebration at The Lake (Sat Jul 04 2026 at 04:30 pm at 6037 Gold Creek Estate Dr).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Hickory in April 2026?
  - **A:** Service League of Hickory Fashion Show (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 04:00 pm at Lake Hickory Country Club), Flights & Bites (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm at 74 South at Moretz Mills), Empty Bowls Fundraiser (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1079 3rd Ave Dr NW, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28601), Blind Bourbon Tasting (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at 6706 Limbaugh Lane, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28601), Salad Luncheon and Bazaar (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am at 2304 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28601).
- **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Hickory?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Hickory?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Hickory include SALT Block Foundation, Lake Hickory Country Club, 74 South at Moretz Mills.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Hickory?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Hickory include SALT Block Foundation, Service League of Hickory, Carolina Caring Foundation.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Hickory?
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