SALT Block Foundation

05/27/2026

Arts Culture Catawba had a lovely event last night and transformed the Keiser Room into the the perfect business reception space! Contact [email protected] to plan your next business event.

05/21/2026

SALT Block Foundation Executive Director Erin Hooks recently crossed the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales, known as “The River in the Sky,” while traveling by longboat. Check out her stylish SBFF t-shirt! Way to represent The Block Erin! ❤️

We love seeing the SALT Block spirit travel far beyond Hickory. ✨

05/11/2026

05/05/2026

LIVE Contest Drawing ✨️ Join is to learn about SBFF and see who our winner is!

05/03/2026

🎉 CONTEST TIME 🎉

Know what’s missing from this photo? You!

Drop your favorite pics from last night’s SALT Block Derby Party in the comments and let us relive the magic through your eyes 🏇🌹

📸 Every photo = one entry to win TWO SALT Block Foundation Friends (SBFF) memberships (a $100 value). ***you can enter more than once***

SBFF gets you access to behind-the-scenes events across the SALT Block.

We’ll draw the winner LIVE on Tuesday around 12 p.m.

Let’s see those Derby looks, hats, and party moments 👒✨

05/03/2026

A year of planning. One incredible night. 🏇🌹 Hickory showed up.

The fashion, the hats, the suits, the dresses! You brought the Derby spirit to life.

Thank you to Cranford Brothers Barbecue for the food and drinks (those tomato pies!), Bob Sinclair and The Big Deals Trio for the music 🎶, Fresh Market Produce for the beautiful blooms 🌿🌸, Lowes Foods for the delicious cakes, our DJ for keeping the dance floor going 🕺💃, The Juice Apothecary for keeping everyone refreshed 🍊🥤, and Tastebuds Popcorn Hickory for the fun popcorn!

Thank you to all of our incredible event sponsors and in-kind partners, our staff and volunteers, and everyone who joined us and made the night so special.

Professional photos are coming later this week, but here are a few moments we caught in between it all 📸

Already dreaming about next year. 🏇🏁

04/29/2026

Rain or shine, the Derby Party is on 🏇🌹

Due to the forecast and cooler temperatures, Saturday’s SALT Block Derby Party will now take place indoors in the West Wing on the SALT Block Campus.

That means you can enjoy all the fun, fashion, and festivities without worrying about the weather.

Mint juleps, great food, live music, Derby contests, and the most exciting two minutes in Hickory are all still happening. Just with a roof over your head.

We have about 20 tickets remaining. If you’ve been waiting to see what the weather would do, now’s your moment.

Get your tickets now: weblink.donorperfect.com/Derby2026Tickets

04/29/2026

We’re proud to recognize Yoga with an Edge as an In-Kind Sponsor of the SALT Block Derby Party 🏇🌹

Thank you for your support and for helping make this one of the most exciting events of the season.

To learn more about our sponsor, visit: yogawithanedge.com

04/29/2026

Now this is a reason to bring your A-game 🎩✨

Our Winner’s Circle Sponsor, Oz's Jewelers, has donated a stunning white gold emerald and diamond necklace for our Best Hat winner at Saturday’s SALT Block Derby Party 💚

Time to get creative, go bold, and make a statement. We can’t wait to see what you bring! 🏇🌹

We have just a few tickets left for Saturday’s event. Get yours now at weblink.donorperfect.com/Derby2026Tickets before they’re gone.