Our annual Oktoberfest is the second weekend of October.

KidsFest:

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, and the trio Secret Agent 23 Skidoo! Come see Kristin’s Little Big Farm Petting Zoo, and enjoy the FREE Inflatables & More!

Castle of Cans:

It’s time again for our Annual Susan Coleman Castle of Cans Food Drive and We’re Celebrating 26 Years! This wonderful community campaign supports all of these agencies with one donation: The Corner Table in Newton, Eastern Catawba CCM, Exodus Homes, Greater Hickory CCM, The Family Care Center, Hickory Soup Kitchen, Salvation Army, and the Second Harvest Food Bank Hickory.

Festival Schedule:

Friday, October 11, 2024

Main Stage:

7:15PM – 8:45PM: Scott Moss and The $100 Handshakes
9:15PM – 10:45PM: The Tan & Sober Gentlemen

Commscope Stage:

5:00PM – 7:00PM: The Steubenville Tootlers

Kids Fest Stage: (5pm-8pm)

5-6- Weekend Kick-off with DJ Willy Wow
6-7- DJ Willy Wow
7-8- DJ Willy Wow

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Main Stage:

5:15PM – 6:45PM: Hollar Choir

7:15PM – 8:45PM: JJL Band

9:15PM – 10:45PM: Sol Driven Train

Commscope Stage:

11:15AM – 1:30PM: The Steubenville Tootlers

1:45PM – 3:15PM: Shelby Rae Moore

3:30PM – 5:00PM: Dick & Tammy Show

5:15PM – 6:45PM: Big Fun Band

Kids Fest Stage: (10am-8pm)

10-10:30- Wake up and Warm up with DJ Willy Wow
10:30-11:30- DJ Willy Wow
Noon-1- Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
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
6-7:00- DJ Willy Wow
7-8:00- DJ Willy Wow

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Commscope Stage:

12:30PM – 2:00PM: Unspoken Tradition – #1 on the Bluegrass Chart!

2:30PM – 5:00PM: The Steubenville Tootlers

Kids Fest Stage: (Noon-5pm)

Noon-1:00- DJ Willy Wow
1-1:30- The InterACTive theater with Jef
1:30-2:30- DJ Willy Wow
3-3:30- The InterACTive theater with Jef
3:30-5- DJ Willy Wow

Fest Date: October 11 - 13, 2024

Hours:
Friday: 5PM-11PM (Food Vendors open at noon!)
Saturday: 10AM-11PM
Sunday: Noon-5PM

Location: Union Square in Downtown Hickory, NC.

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