What to expect
First-Gen Friday in Hickory, NC. Verify current time, admission, venue, weather and parking details before you go.
Plan it
Friday, October 9, 2026 · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Verify before you go. Event listings are gathered from public local sources and can change after publication.
Weather for this event
Around 11:00 AM–1:00 PM: 70°F, Mostly Sunny, rain 1%, wind 3 mph NE. Day range: 80°F / 52°F; highest rain chance 1%.
National Weather Service forecast →
Parking & arrival
Downtown Hickory parking
Downtown Hickory publishes a public parking map for Union Square and the surrounding central business district. For festivals and major downtown events, posted restrictions and event-day instructions should take priority over the everyday map.
Full Hickory parking guide → · Official parking source ↗