Fairground Events
The fairgrounds host several events throughout the year. Events include a weekly farmers market, dog shows, antique and car shows, motorcycle shows, model railroad shows, clothing and jewelry shows, gun and weapon collectors shows, and more. Rent out the Exhibit Hall for your event!
SCHEDULED EVENTS
Friday, May 16 – 17, 2025
Fairgrounds
22nd Annual Antique Power Show
Presented by Foothills Antique Power Association
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Fairgrounds
Truck and Tractor Pull
Pro Pulling League & the Carolina Truck and Tractor Pullers will Return to the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds on October 26, 2024 for the TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL!
More information coming soon!
Contact us at [email protected] for information about sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Sponsorship packages available starting out as low as $400.00.
Event information at FoothillsAntique.com 828.855.4767
Wednesday, August 28 – Monday, September 2, 2024
Fairgrounds
Hickory Fair 2024
This is our 111th Annual Hickory Fair as we serve you fun and family entertainment. The 2024 fair runs for six days, beginning on Wednesday, August 28th and ends on Labor Day, September 2nd.
Attractions are midway rides, local agricultural products and livestock exhibits, live music, and entertainment.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
9:00am
Fairgrounds
6th Annual Car & Truck Show
Admission: $5.00
Children 12 & Under: FREE
Pre-Register by April 1: $15
Day of Show: $20
Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Street Machines, Antiques, Original, Pro Street, Mini Trucks, Full Size Trucks, Motorcycles, & More!
Food & Drinks available onsite!
Wednesday, August 30 – Monday, September 4, 2023
Fairgrounds
Hickory Fair 2023
This is our 110th Annual Hickory Fair as we serve you fun and family entertainment. The 2023 fair runs for six days, beginning on Wednesday, August 30th and ends on Labor Day, September 4th.
Attractions are midway rides, local agricultural products and livestock exhibits, live music, and entertainment.
Saturday, April 15, 2023
9:00am
Fairgrounds
5th Annual Car & Truck Show
Admission: $5.00
Children 12 & Under: FREE
Pre-Register by April 1: $15
Day of Show: $20
Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Street Machines, Antiques, Original, Pro Street, Mini Trucks, Full Size Trucks, Motorcycles, & More!
Food & Drinks available onsite!
Friday, October 21, 2022
8:00am
Fairgrounds
Fall Show & SWAP Meet
Admission: $5.00
Children 12 & Under: FREE
(Includes Spectators, Exhibitors and Vendors)
Food Vendors on Site. Free Parking.
Buy, Sell, Trade
Engines, Tractors, Trucks, Cars, Motorcycles, Antique Vendors, Food, Drinks and More!
Saturday, October 22, 2022
7:00am
Fairgrounds
Fall Show & SWAP Meet
Admission: $5.00
Children 12 & Under: FREE
(Includes Spectators, Exhibitors and Vendors)
Food Vendors on Site. Free Parking.
Buy, Sell, Trade
Engines, Tractors, Trucks, Cars, Motorcycles, Antique Vendors, Food, Drinks and More!
Saturday, October 22, 2022
6:00pm
Fairgrounds
Fall Truck & Tractor Pull
Admission: $15.00 (Includes shows)
Children 6-12: $5.00
Children 5 & Under: FREE
Food Vendors on Site. Free Parking.
Classes:
Light Pro Stock Tractors, Hot Farm Tractors, Pro Stock 4×4 Trucks, Pro Modified 4×4 Trucks, Pro Street Diesel Trucks, Super Modified 2wd Trucks
Carolina Outlaw Pulling Series:
Classic Modified Tractors, Small Block Gas 4×4 Trucks, Street Stock Gas Trucks, Work Stock Diesel Trucks
“So don’t miss out on this year’s fair, where there is Food, Family, and Fun.” – Gary Price, President