Hickory’s Oktoberfest
Hickory’s Oktoberfest runs 10/11, 10/12 & 10/13 in Downtown Hickory, NC!
Hours: Friday: 5 pm to 11 pm, Food service begins at 12 Noon with the full festival opening at 5pm; Saturday: 10 am – 11 pm; Sunday: 12 Noon – 5 pm.
Hickory’s Oktoberfest is an outdoor festival on the second weekend of October, in Hickory, North Carolina, featuring three stages of non-stop live entertainment ranging from traditional polka to rock & roll, beer gardens, Kidsfest, a juried arts and crafts show, and hundreds of food and commercial vendors. The Hickory Oktoberfest festival started in 1985, and has grown to become one of the premiere festivals in Western North Carolina. Free event.
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!
MUSIC 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
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
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024
COMMSCOPE STAGE
12:30PM – 2:00PM • Unspoken Tradition – #1 on the Bluegrass Chart!
2:30PM – 5:00PM • The Steubenville Tootlers
KIDFEST SCHEDULE:
Friday- 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- 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- 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
(828)322-1121 For more information, updates to music and schedule, please visit https://downtownhickory.com/oktoberfest/