The Area
No matter what time of year it is in Hickory, NC, its time for fun, friends and endless activities. The year is filled with festivities, sporting events, fairs and shows. So no matter what the season, you always have a reason call Hickory home.
The City of Hickory has a motto, Big City Amenities ... Small Town Charm. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hickory has it all…shopping, sports, the region’s premier health center, and endless activities. If per chance you can’t find it in Hickory, Charlotte is less than one hour away and provides several major professional sporting teams, world-class shopping and one of the largest airports (Charlotte-Douglas International Airport) in the Mid-Atlantic with daily flights to scores or cities around the US.
Convenient to I-40 and I-77, Wynnshire Ridge is also at the gateway to the Appalachian Mountains, with many popular stops such as Blowing Rock, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Gorge and the best skiing, fly-fishing and hiking destinations in the South.
What to do…
Hickory’s location in the heart of the nation’s furniture manufacturing industry has made the city a true furniture shopping capital. Also, known as the “Unifour”, Hickory is the hub of the surrounding four counties and has developed into the area’s center for shopping, health care, events and other activities.
Events:
Oktoberfest
Union Square – Hickory, NC
October 10th through October 12th, 2008
Celebrating Western NC's German heritage, this popular event annually pulls in 100,000 visitors. For nearly two decades, folks have congregated for the family-friendly occasion, which caters to both kids and adults. Two stages for music host 20-25 bands over the weekend.
Hickory
Alive
Union Square – Hickory, NC
June 6th through August 29th, 2008
Every Friday evening, Hickory Alive offers folks the chance to meet up with friends and family and join in the fun. Bands play everything from rock and soul to blues and Top 40. Kids have their own series of activities, and area shops invite browsing with extended hours.
Opportunities
Continuing Education opportunities are available at Lenior-Rhyne College. The areas premier university located just minutes from Wynnshire Ridge.
