Hickory Metro Convention Center

09/14/2026

🤔💭Planning an event from miles away? Our virtual site visit makes it easy to explore the Hickory Metro Convention Center without ever leaving your desk.

Take a walk through our spaces, get a feel for the layout, and start envisioning what your next meeting, convention, tournament, or event could look like—all on your schedule.

📍 Explore the Hickory Metro Convention Center
🖱️ Take the virtual site visit and see where your event could come to life.

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09/14/2026

🅿️ Updated Parking Info!
Heading to the Hickory Metro Convention Center? We’ve updated our parking map to make finding your way around easier than ever.
Whether you’re attending an event, exhibiting, or just stopping by, take a quick look at the map before you arrive so you know where to park and can start your day off smoothly. 🚗

09/14/2026

🎓🐾 Thinking about your next chapter? Western Carolina University is bringing a little Cullowhee to Hickory!
Western On Tour is making a stop at the Hickory Metro Convention Center today, giving prospective students and families the chance to connect directly with WCU representatives and learn more about life as a Catamount.
From admissions and financial aid to scholarships, academics, residential living, and student life, get your questions answered and discover what makes Western Carolina University special. 💜💛
📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center
📅 September 14
⏰ 5:30 PM
Ready to see where your next adventure could take you? Come meet Western in Hickory! 🐾

We're excited to welcome Western Carolina University On Tour to the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Wishing you a great experience!

09/10/2026

💍Say “I do” to a day of wedding inspiration!

The Hickory Wedding Expo is coming to the Hickory Metro Convention Center, bringing couples together with wedding professionals ready to help make the big day everything they’ve imagined. From venues and vendors to ideas and inspiration, you’ll find plenty to help bring your wedding plans to life.

📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center
📅 September 13

Bring your fiancé, your family, your wedding party—or all three—and start planning the celebration of your dreams! 💕🥂

A Day of Inspiration. A Lifetime of Love. The Hickory Wedding Expo is your passport to planning your perfect day. From the first “Yes” to the final “I Do,” find everything you need under one elegant roof.

08/26/2026

🚗🔥 Car enthusiasts, this one’s for you!

The Daikoku Meet is rolling into Hickory, bringing car lovers together for a day of incredible builds, automotive culture, and plenty of four-wheeled eye candy. Whether you’re a serious gearhead or just appreciate a great ride, you’ll want to check this one out.

📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center
📅 September 6th, 4-9pm

Bring your crew, check out the cars, and experience the energy of the Daikoku Meet! 🏁✨

Year of Daikoku {Tensei Style} September 6th {4pm to 9pm} Experience the nightlife in good ol’ Hickory. Cruise Hwy 70 with the crew, then pull into the deck and park alongside some of the cleanest builds in the region. All enthusiasts are welcome: JDM Exotics Euros Domestics Vehicle Requirements: ...

08/25/2026

🦸‍♀️🎮 Calling all heroes, collectors, and pop-culture fans! Hickory Comic Con is coming back to the Hickory Metro Convention Center for a weekend packed with comics, collectibles, cosplay, gaming, special guests, and plenty of fandom fun. Whether you’re a lifelong comic fan or just love discovering something new, there’s something for everyone to geek out about! ✨
📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center
📅 September 5, 10am-5pm
Grab your favorite costume, bring your crew, and get ready for a weekend of all things pop culture! 💥

The event features more than 250 tables showcasing comic book dealers from across the Southeast, along with a wide selection of toy vendors and collectible items such as Funko Pops and action figures. Guests can also explore trading card games including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and...

08/24/2026

Scam Jam is coming to the Hickory Metro Convention Center, giving our community the tools and information needed to recognize scams, fraud, and identity theft before they happen.
Learn from experts, ask questions, and discover practical ways to protect yourself and your information.
📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center
📅 August 26
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
🎟️ Free Event | Must Register
Knowledge is your best defense. Come learn how to spot a scam before it catches you! 💛

Scam Jam is a collection of educational presentations designed to familiarize consumers with the kind of scams and frauds in today’s society such as consumer fraud, identity theft, and telemarketing fraud. Guest speakers include representatives from the NC Attorney General’s Office, NC Secretary...

08/11/2026

We’re excited to welcome attendees to Hickory for the NCSTA Continuing Ed Class at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. We hope you enjoy your time learning, connecting, and exploring a little of what our community has to offer while you’re here!

We're excited to welcome NCSTA Continuing Ed Class to the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Wishing you a great experience!

08/07/2026

Calling all collectors! Inside Pitch Promotions: Toy, Sports Cards & Memorabilia Show is returning to the Hickory Metro Convention Center with 500+ tables and 250+ vendors from 10 states packed with sports cards, Pokémon, comic books, Hot Wheels, action figures, Funko Pops, die-cast collectibles, memorabilia, and so much more. Whether you're hunting for a rare find or adding to your collection, you never know what treasures you'll uncover!
📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center
📅 August 15
⏰ 9 AM – 4 PM
Bring your wishlist, meet fellow collectors, and spend the day exploring one of the region's largest collectibles shows! 🔥

Inside Pitch Promotions presents the NC Collector’s Roadshow, Hickory’s largest sports card, toy, and collectibles show, returning to the Hickory Metro Convention Center. This event will feature over 500 tables and more than 250 vendors from 10 different states, offering a wide range of items fo...

08/03/2026

🤝 Connecting professionals. Strengthening communities.

The NCACDSS Social Services Institute is coming to the Hickory Metro Convention Center, bringing together social services professionals from across North Carolina for education, collaboration, and meaningful conversations focused on supporting individuals, families, and communities.

📍 Hickory Metro Convention Center
📅 August 5–7, 2026

We’re proud to welcome NCACDSS and showcase Hickory as a place where connections, collaboration, and impactful conversations happen. 💛

We're excited to welcome NC Association of County Directors of Social Services Institute to the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Wishing you a great experience!