Don't miss the Hickory Ski Center Fall Festival this weekend, Sunday, Sept. 26 from 1-5 p.m. The Stony Creek Band is performing on the deck, there will be plenty of food available, and micro-brew vendors will be selling samples of some of the best ales and lagers the region has to offer. Other activities include a climbing wall,scenic helicopter rides and a bouncy-bounce for the little ones. Or take a hike around the mountain and enjoy the views.