Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts! We Need Your Input. 🌲🚣♂️🏃♀️
The Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies (C.O.R.E.) team, the City of Hickory, and Alexander County Parks are preparing for the inaugural 2027 Lake Hickory Dash & Splash Festival, and we’re turning to the community to help shape it.
Our goal is to create a fun, safe, memorable, and truly community-driven event. To do that, we’d love to hear from the people who know the outdoors best—you! Whether you’re a runner, paddler, volunteer, or just someone who loves being outside, your voice matters.
Below is a short survey to gather opinions on course design, event experience, and more.
Your input will help shape an event that the whole region can be proud of. Thank you for supporting the Hickory region outdoor recreation community (C.O.R.E.)!
As part of the Office of Business Development’s ongoing outreach, we’re launching new opportunities to connect directly with local businesses. We want to hear your ideas, thoughts, and feedback. Ready to share your perspective? Schedule a meeting with us here.
Arts Culture Catawba invites you to the official unveiling of a new platform, Catawba 365, designed to spotlight the people, events, businesses, and organizations shaping our region. Check out the platform today!
Catawba 365 is Catawba County's community cultural calendar and directory, powered by Arts Culture Catawba. It's a one-stop digital hub where residents and visitors can discover arts, culture, entertainment, and community events happening across the county365 days a year.
Visit Catawba365.com to start exploring events, organizations, venues and opportunities! You can also view it on Facebook and Instagram. To get involved or ask questions, reach out to Arts Culture Catawba's Marketing Manager, Kendra Williford at marketing@artscatawba.org.
The City of Hickory is committed to promoting business and economic development and offers a range of incentives to new and expanding businesses. For more information on available programs and incentives, visit Business Developmentor contact Dave Leonetti in the Office of Business Development at 828-323-7422.
