The 2026 NCFBINAA Chapter Fall Trainer will be held on October 9^th, 2026 in Hickory North Carolina.

October 8th

Board Meeting 9:00AM until 11:00AM (Lunch for the Board will be Provided)

            Location: Hickory Aviation Museum (821 21^st St. NW Hickory, NC 28601)

Events/Activities

            Museum Tour: Hickory Aviation Museum

            Golf: Catawba Country Club

Evening Networking Event 5:30-9:30: City Walk Brewing (205 Main Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601). Transportation and Dinner will be provided

October 9th

Fall Trainer and Business Meeting 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Location: Hickory Metro Center (1960 13^th Avenue Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602)

Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Lodging

Book your group rate for FBINAA

Rooms have been reserved for the night of October 7^th for those coming in to attend the board meeting.  A larger block of rooms are reserved for October 8^th.  There are two choices for lodging that can be selected after following the link provided.  Staff did make us aware that the Courtyard is undergoing renovations, but assured us that they would place guests in rooms not affected by the construction.  Both lodging locations are beside the Hickory Metro Center, where the trainer will be held.

Courtyard Hickory

• $110.00 Plus Tax, Per Night 
• Hotel Phone Number: 828-267-2100

 Fairfield Hickory

• $110.00 Plus Tax, Per Night 
• Hotel Phone Number: 828-431-3000

At the conclusion of the fall trainer the Hickory Downtown Association will begin their annual Oktoberfest event.  Please click the link below for dates times and additional information.

Hickory Oktoberfest Oct 9th-11th