Events

SPRING FLING FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Eat. Drink. Play. Connect. Get ready, Hickory—this isn’t just another event.The Spring Fling Food Truck Festival is where the entire community comes together for great food, cold drinks, and a full day of fun. Whether you're coming for the food trucks, the games, or just a reason to get out and enjoy the day—you’ll find it here. WHAT TO EXPECT 🍔 Food Trucks You’ll Crave A lineup of local favorites serving everything from comfort food to sweet treats. Come hungry—you’re going to want to try it all. 🍻 Adult Beverages Kick back and enjoy a drink while you walk, shop, and connect with friends and neighbors. 🎯 Games & Activities Fun for all ages. Bring the kids, bring your friends—there’s something happening around every corner. 🛠️ “Nail It” – Ask the Experts Thinking about building, renovating, or buying land?Meet local builders and industry pros ready to answer your questions—no pressure, just real conversations. 🛍️ Pop-Up Shops Shop local vendors, discover unique finds, and support small businesses in our community. WHY YOU SHOULD COME This event is about more than food—it’s about community. It’s neighbors meeting neighbors.It’s local businesses connecting with local people.It’s a chance to […]

LUNCH & LEARN: MAXIMIZE YOUR LOWE’S PRO BENEFITS Save More. Earn More. Know More. If you’re spending money on materials, supplies, or business needs—you should be getting more back. Join us for a Lunch & Learn focused on how to fully leverage Lowe’s Pro membership benefits, including how to unlock additional savings and take advantage of the 2% statement credit. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 💳 How the 2% Statement Credit Works Understand how to earn money back on purchases you’re already making—and how to make it work for your business. 💰 Additional Savings Opportunities Discover exclusive discounts, volume pricing, and perks available through Lowe’s Pro that many members aren’t fully utilizing. 🧾 How to Set Up & Optimize Your Account Get step-by-step clarity on how to enroll, structure your account, and ensure you’re maximizing every available benefit. 💬 Live Q&A Bring your questions—this is your chance to get real answers and walk away confident you’re not leaving money on the table. WHY ATTEND This session is for ALL members—not just builders. Whether you’re a: ✔ Builder✔ Remodeler✔ Realtor✔ Vendor✔ Business Owner …if you’re purchasing anything for your business, this program can help you reduce costs and increase efficiency. DON’T LEAVE MONEY […]

LUNCH & LEARN: FUTURE CODE UPDATES + Q&A Featuring Cliff Isaac, PE Director of Codes & Construction | North Carolina Home Builders Association Stay ahead of the changes that impact how you build. Join us for an informative Lunch & Learn with Cliff Isaac, PE, one of North Carolina’s leading voices on building codes and construction standards. As the Director of Codes & Construction for the NCHBA, Cliff brings direct insight into what’s coming—and what it means for you. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 📘 2024 NC State Building Code Updates Get a clear breakdown of upcoming changes and how they will affect your projects, timelines, and compliance requirements. ⚠️ What You Need to Prepare For Understand the practical implications before these updates hit—so you’re not caught off guard in the field. 💬 Live Q&A with an Expert Have questions? This is your opportunity to ask them directly and get real answers from a trusted source. WHY ATTEND This isn’t theory—this is real-world, jobsite-relevant information. Whether you’re a: ✔ Builder✔ Contractor✔ Designer✔ Trade Professional …these updates directly impact your work, your costs, and your liability. Being informed now means fewer surprises later.

Join the Foothills Home Builders Association for our Spring Golf Tournament—one of our most anticipated networking events of the year. This fun and competitive day on the course brings together builders, associates, and industry partners for great golf, strong connections, and meaningful support of the building industry in our region. We are currently seeking golf teams and event sponsors to help make this tournament a success. Whether you’re looking to put together a foursome or promote your business through sponsorship, this event offers excellent visibility and valuable face-to-face time with industry professionals. ⭐ Sponsorship Opportunities Your participation helps support Foothills HBA programs, events, and advocacy efforts that strengthen our local construction industry. BECOME A SPONSOR

If you build, sell, develop, or support this industry—you need to be in this room. Join us for a no-fluff, real-world economic update with Ashley Bolick, Caldwell County’s Economic Development Director. We’re talking growth, development, and what’s actually coming next—not guesses, not rumors. The kind of insight that helps you make smarter business decisions. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: What’s happening in Caldwell County right now Where growth is headed (and where it’s not) Opportunities you don’t want to miss Answers straight from the source Bottom line: The people who stay informed stay ahead.