2025 FAIR ATTRACTIONS

GRANDSTAND LIVE MUSIC

Cycle Circus

Opal Moon Band

Grandstand Live Music on Wednesday, August 27, 2005 at 9pm
Opal Moon Band is a regional band based in Hickory NC. They go from Dolly to Metallica and make it all sound authentic.

 

Shellem

Shellem Cline

Grandstand Live Music on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 9pm
Shellem Cline is a national award-winning Christian Country Artist from North Carolina. Cline grew up singing Southern Gospel music with his family.

MythiCreatures

The Deacon Black Band

Grandstand Live Music on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9pm
The Deacon Black Band will be bringing you a variety of classic rock, southern rock, country, hair metal and dance.

Pirates of the Columbia Caribbean

Carolina The Band

Grandstand Live Music on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9pm
Carolina The Band performs energetic, great songs, clean vocals, enthusiasm, and a true love for the people they sing for are ingredients of a professional music group that can be attributed to only a few out there.

Cycle Circus

Adam Rose

Grandstand Live Music on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 9pm
Adam Rose is a seasoned musician, recording artist, and worship leader from Maiden, North Carolina.

Cycle Circus

The Sigmon Stringers

Grandstand Live Music on Monday, September 1, 2025 at 9pm
The Sigmon Stringers are a three-generation bluegrass and gospel band. The shows are entertaining and fun for the kids.

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

Cycle Circus

Electrifying Magic Starring Jay Mattioil

This show features several large-scale illusions seen nowhere else in the world, as well as hilarious high-energy, audience participation.

John Norris

Wonderland Circus

Suspense will rise, jaws will drop as you watch in awe of their thrilling magician, amazing acrobats, lighting fast juggler, laugh along with their hilarious clown, and witness the magic and wonder of the talented performers!

TheLittleRoyAndLizzyShow

The Little Roy & Lizzy Show

ONE DAY ONLY – Monday, September 1st!

The Little Roy and Lizzy Show are a bluegrass-gospel troupe led by Dove Award-winning multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Elizabeth Long and veteran picker/all-around entertainer Little Roy Lewis.

TheLittleRoyAndLizzyShow

Washboard Willie

This is a one-musical band whose mission is to spread joy while entertaining kids and adults through his musical routines.

Lew-E

Lew-E’s Comedy Circus will have some amazing acts with is silly stunts and audience interactions.

MythiCreatures

JB Craftwork, James Brinley

Check out some of his amazing carvings and items he will have available with “JB Craftwork, James Brinley” our amazing chainsaw artist.

Carolina Helicopter

Carolina Helicopter Tours

Carolina Helicopter Tour rides

Starting at $30 per person 

*Subject to change per weather conditions

MythiCreatures

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Join us for the Kiddie Tractor Pull, on Sunday, August 31 at 5:00 pm! Sponored by Sig’s Tire.

Hickory Fair Midway Rides

Camel & Pony Rides

Buffao Beals will be offering Camel & Pony Rides to purchase! 

Livestock Barn

Check out the LIVESTOCK BARN area. Take the children to see the cows, goats, sheep, and hogs! You must leave strollers, bottles, and pacifiers outside of the barn per NC Health Association.

Hickory Fair Midway Rides

James H. Drew Exposition

We are excited that James H. Drew Exposition will bringing their amazing rides back to the fair this year!

Craft Barn

Be sure to walk through the CRAFT BARN. Check out the JUNIORS DEPARTMENT that groups the items that anyone 15 years and younger may enter. Area includes baked goods, sewing, agriculture, etc.

ADDRESS

Mailing Address: PO Box 1844, Hickory, NC 28603
Physical Address: 1 American Legion Ave, Newton, NC 28658

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“So don’t miss out on this year’s fair, where there is Food, Family, and Fun.” - Gary Price, President