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09/05/2026

Live music this evening!

This Saturday is the day!! Come on out and enjoy the live FREE show.

09/04/2026

Here's the food truck lineup!

Tomorrow’s line up!!!

09/04/2026

Who loves a festival?! 🎨🎶🎉

The Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts is Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Hiddenite Church Road! Grab your family and friends and come spend the day in Hiddenite! Enjoy a day of food, fellowship, live music, arts & crafts vendors, and much more!


Arts and Heritage Center

The 45th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts Slated For September 26th
The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will host the 45th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. along Hiddenite Church Road in Alexander County.

This free street festival has become one of the region’s longest-running celebrations of art, music, culture, and community. Each year, thousands gather in the heart of Hiddenite for a day filled with arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, live performances on four stages, living history demonstrations, an interactive children’s area, horse rides, informational booths, community exhibits, and more. The festival also features performances by Appalachian State University’s Steely Pan Band and activities centered around the historic Lucas Mansion.

The 2026 festival theme, Threads of Tradition, celebrates 45 years of the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center and the generations of artists, musicians, craftsmen, volunteers, and community members who have helped shape the event through the years. While honoring the traditions that have made the festival a community favorite for decades, this year’s theme also reflects the Center’s continued commitment to growth, creativity, and connecting new generations to the arts and cultural heritage of Alexander County.

Artisans, craftspeople, community organizations, and exhibitors are now invited to apply for vendor spaces. Vendor booths are 10’ x 10’ and are $65 per space, while informational booths are available for $40. Festival applications, vendor guidelines, payment links, and additional information can be found at hiddenitearts.org or by visiting the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center at 316 Hiddenite Church Road.
For additional festival information visit hiddenitearts.org, call 828-632-6966, or email [email protected]

09/04/2026

Join us for the final concert of 2026 on Saturday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park!

The 2026 Alexander County Summer Concert Series will conclude with “All My Rowdy Friends,” a popular Hank Williams Jr. tribute band, on Saturday, September 19, on the Rotary Performance Stage at Al…

09/04/2026

Planning is underway for the 79th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at 3:00 p.m. in downtown Taylorsville. Nominations for Grand Marshal are now being accepted through Friday, October 30. Parade entries will be accepted through November 20.
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Planning is underway for the 79th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at 3:00 p.m. in downtown Taylorsville. The parade is held each year on the f…

09/04/2026

Much love to The Farmers' Daughter for hosting this free Harvest Moon Picnic! Let them know if you're coming!

We have been building our community since we opened 18 years ago! We have always wanted to do an “end of summer” picnic. So, on September 19th we are asking our community to join us for our first ever, Harvest Moon Picnic.

This is a FREE FAMILY EVENT. We will provide the meat (pork (Boston Butts) or venison roast or chicken tenders) and drinks (tea or water) for the meal. We are asking attendees to bring your favorite side dish or dessert OR something to pick/play for entertainment.

We will have the picnic out back at the playground, so the kids can run and play, while you enjoy fellowship! Share you stories, soak up others and get connected. Please RSVP by calling (828) 312-8137 or message us with a head count, so we can make sure to have enough meat for everyone. Hope to see you there!

08/28/2026

🏈 High school football TONIGHT at Cougar Stadium!!!

Football today!

08/26/2026

What a unique idea!

08/26/2026

Shout-out to Abby's Shiver Shack, another LOCAL shaved ice business in Alexander County!

Shaved ice shop