# Hey, Hickory! > Hey, Hickory! (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Isenhour.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-hickory/id6772019661 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Isenhour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855756608) - Category: Travel, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 26.5 · 10 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-06-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-25 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-hickory/id6772019661/reviews.md ## What is Hey, Hickory!? Hey, Hickory! Your Free Local Guide to Hickory, NC Hey, Hickory! is the free app built for anyone who wants to know what's happening in Hickory, North Carolina. Tonight, this weekend, and beyond. Stop finding out about the live music, dinner special, local sale, or community event AFTER it already happened. Hey, Hickory! puts everything worth knowing about your city in one simple, easy-to-use app so you never miss what's going on again. DISCOVER WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW Open the app and instantly see featured businesses showcasing today's specials, live music, and promotions with real-time status like "Happening Now," "Tonight at 9pm," and "Closing Soon." From happy hour deals and live bands to pop-up markets and community events, if it's happening in Hickory, you'll find it here. FIND THE BEST LOCAL SPOTS Browse restaurants, bars, breweries, cafes, coffee shops, shops, fitness studios, salons, and local businesses across Hickory, Conover, Newton, and the surrounding Catawba County area. Each listing includes hours, photos, directions, menus, contact info, and real details so you can decide where to go with confidence. Looking for a restaurant open tonight? A bar with live music this weekend? A local shop running a sale? A family-friendly activity nearby? A new brunch spot? Hey, Hickory! helps you find it fast. NEVER MISS AN EVENT Discover concerts, live bands, trivia nights, festivals, farmers markets, community happenings, family activities, and special promotions all in one place. Browse by day, filter by category, and plan your week without missing a thing. FOLLOW YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESSES Follow local restaurants, bars, shops, and venues to get notified when they post updates, specials, and announcements directly to your phone via SMS or email. Scan a QR code at the register, on a table, or in a window to instantly follow a business. It's like having a direct line to your favorite Hickory spots. PLAN YOUR WEEKEND The Weekend tab shows you everything happening Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Hickory. Live music, happy hours, specials, events, and local activities organized by day so you can make plans without the guesswork. SMART FEATURES Featured Carousel with daily specials and live banners. Real-time status with countdown timers. Day filter to explore any day of the week. Category filters to find exactly what you want. QR code scanning to follow businesses instantly. SMS and email updates from your favorites. Local Hickory weather at a glance. Daily announcements for specials, happy hours, and live music. FOR HICKORY LOCALS Stay connected to your city. Hickory has amazing restaurants, a growing craft brewery scene, incredible local shops, a thriving arts and music community, beautiful outdoor spaces, and events happening all the time. Hey, Hickory! helps you make the most of living here, whether you are in downtown Hickory, Viewmont, Highland, or anywhere in between. FOR HICKORY VISITORS Whether you are here for a day trip, a weekend on the lake, a family visit, a furniture shopping run, or just passing through, Hey, Hickory! is your local insider guide. Find the best places to eat, drink, shop, and explore while you are in town. FREE FOR EVERYONE Hey, Hickory! is completely free to download and use. No subscription, no paywall, no catch. Just a better way to discover Hickory, North Carolina. Download Hey, Hickory! today and start exploring your city. Discover. Support. Stay Local. Hey, Hickory! is a product of LocalHype.us. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2026-06-22 Major Updates! Hey, Hickory! has been built from the ground up with a fresh new design and powerful features to help you discover everything happening in Hickory, NC. WHAT'S NEW: All-New Design Completely redesigned interface with a sleek dark theme, faster navigation, and a better mobile experience. Featured Business Carousel Swipe through featured Hickory businesses with live daily banners showing today's specials, happy hours, and live music, updated in real time. Smart Announcements Announcement cards now show real-time status. Happening Now, Tonight at 9pm, Closing Soon, with countdown timers so you never miss a thing. Grouped Category Filters New easy-to-use filters: Eat and Drink, Music and Fun, Shop and Local, Health and Fitness, and Outdoors. Tap a group to see sub-categories and find exactly what you want. Day Filter Explore what's happening any day this week. Tap Tuesday to see Tuesday's specials, tap Saturday to plan your weekend. The entire page updates for the day you pick. Follow Businesses Follow your favorite bars, restaurants, and shops. Get email and SMS updates when they post new specials or events. Scan their QR code to follow instantly. Events Calendar Browse upcoming local events, concerts, festivals, and community happenings all in one place. Local Weather See current Hickory weather at a glance right on the Today page. Built for Speed Fast loading, smooth scrolling, and a great experience on any device. Thank you for downloading Hey, Hickory! We are building the best local discovery app for Hickory, NC. Your feedback helps us improve. Enjoy! ### 1.0 — 2026-06-02 No release notes. ## More apps by Michael Isenhour - [Hey,Annapolis!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyannapolis/id6758742303) All apps by Michael Isenhour: https://appshunter.io/developer/1855756608 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-25.*