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Festival Times

Fri: 12:00 PM-11:30 PM
Sat. 10:00 AM-11:30 PM
Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 Uptown Oktoberfest

Map of Oktoberfest Area

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Here are some scenes from past Oktoberfest festivals. This year, our 24th year, promises to produce even better scenes.

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Characitures

Concerts

All day and all evening, Hickory Oktoberfest provides the finest in local, regional & national acts.
Characitures

Caricatures

Let the artist capture your personality with a few strokes of charcoal or majic marker. Believe me, you will never look better.
Wheelchair Accessible

Wheelchair Accessible

The entire Oktoberfest area is handicap accessible and many parking spaces are reserved nearby for those who need them.
One of the Downtown Hickory Views of Oktoberfest!

Balloon Arch Entry to Oktoberfest

Rising high in the sky, multi-colored balloons fashioned into an arch add a festive note to the fun-filled, family festival called Oktoberfest.
Another of the Downtown Hickory Views of Oktoberfest!

Fine Crafts on Union Square Commons

Fine craftspeople bring their handmade crafts to beautiful Union Square Commons where they set up their tents on grass or brick pavers among towering oak trees, evergreen shrubs and blooming flowers. You will find beautiful pottery, jewelry, glass, fabrics and objects made from wood that will appeal to you.
Oktoberfest Entertainment: Fulte & Harp

Acoustic Music at the Klingspor Pavilion

In the very center of the Fine Crafts Area, Lisa Lynne Franco and George Futinelli bring their unusual and lovely music to all the lovers of fine crafts and fine music.
Oktoberfest German Beer Garden

Becks Beer Garden

The Hickory Jaycees dispense cold beer in the sunken beer garden located right beside the food court.
Oktoberfest German Beer Garden: one of the members

Oompah Band Musician

Appropriately dressed, a member of the Oompah band takes a break from performing authentic German music for Oktoberfest.
Oktoberfest Kid's Festival

KidFest

Kidsfest Area: "Drumming with Rick Cline" African Drum circle for kids of all ages, and special performance by Gahu African Drumming and Dance. No experience is required and drums will be provided. Kids will join the circle in 30 member groups for approximately 15 to 20 minutes per group, for a crash coarse in drumming and improvising.