Hickory's Oktoberfest
Downtown Hickory · Hickory, NC
Oct 9–11
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| FriOct 9 | 5 PM–11 PMFood vendors open at noon |
| SatOct 10 | 10 AM–11 PM |
| SunOct 11 | 12 PM–5 PM |
Location
Details
- Admission
- Not listed — check the official site
- Organized by
- Hickory Downtown Development Association
- Live music
- Beer garden
- Kids activities
- Craft vendors
One of North Carolina's larger downtown Oktoberfests, filling the streets of Hickory for three days each October under the Hickory Downtown Development Association. Multiple live music stages anchor the weekend, surrounded by beer tents, food and craft vendors and a dedicated Kidsfest area with activities such as face painting. The festival also runs a Castle of Cans food-drive build. Pets are not permitted on the festival footprint.
Plan your visit
Last verified Sep 8, 2026 from downtownhickory.com
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