Explore Cabarrus

08/05/2025

🎡🌽🎪🐖 SAVE THE DATE: The Cabarrus County Fair is just one month away! 🍭🎠🍿🐄

Mark your calendars and make plans to visit this local favorite event featuring wild rides, classic fair food, agricultural showcases, four nights of professional rodeo action (🆕 this year! 🤠), and so much more!

📆 September 5-13, 2025
📍 Cabarrus Arena in Concord, NC
🎟 CabarrusCountyFair.com

Nine days of delicious food, thrilling rides, games, adorable animals, dazzling displays, entertainment & memories to last a lifetime in Concord, NC!

08/04/2025

Have you been to The Nook? ⁠
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This tasty new collab just opened at the end of June and is a must when visiting Cabarrus! Read about how partners from local businesses teamed up to create this cool new shared space, then make plans to indulge in the expertly crafted local bites and sips they offer including:⁠
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🍺 Craft beer, wine, seltzers & more from Percent Small Batch Brewery
☕ Specialty coffee and grab & go lattes from The Percantile and Creamery⁠
🍔 Smashburgers, hot chicken & fries by For Crying Out Loud Food Truck⁠
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📍 The Nook - 363 Church St N⁠, Concord, NC 28025
🔗 Read More: bit.ly/4fhMrXQ

08/03/2025

Looking for your next sweet escape? 🍦🍓🍫 The Bakery at Mount Pleasant is serving up handcrafted desserts, cozy vibes and small-town charm—all inside the beautifully restored historic Lentz building. 😋

From loaded brownie sundaes to strawberry swirl milkshakes and creamy scoops of Blue Bell ice cream, this hidden gem in Downtown Mount Pleasant is a must-stop for dessert lovers of all ages. Pair your treat with a fresh cup of coffee and stay awhile! 🤩

📍The Bakery at Mount Pleasant - Inside the Lentz Building, Downtown Mt. Pleasant, NC

👉 Tag someone who needs a treat day!
📲 Explore more at www.explorecabarrus.com

08/02/2025

Sweet treats, local finds and unforgettable bites—just another day in Cabarrus County! 😍

Whether you’re grabbing cupcakes from Eat Cakes Bakery, shopping the latest trends at Elle's Tique or indulging in a classic steakhouse dinner at Chophouse 101, there’s always something new to discover in Kannapolis, NC.

This community is packed with hidden gems, each with its own flavor, charm, and story. 🔆 Find inspiration for discovering all this city has to offer at ExploreCabarrus.com.

08/01/2025

Make your voice heard. 🗣️🗣️

The Coca-Cola 600 has been nominated for the honor of Best Professional Sports Event in the 2025 SportsTravel Awards!

VOTE NOW! 🗳️ bit.ly/SPORTSTRAVEL25

08/01/2025

BIG wheels. LOUD engines. MASSIVE fun! 😏🏁

The Cook Out Monster Truck Bash is BACK at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord TOMORROW—and it’s going to be WILD.

Get ready for jaw-dropping jumps, bone-rattling crashes, and non-stop thrills as 2,000-horsepower machines tear up the most diabolical course on the planet. 🛻💨

🔥 Pit Party starts at 4 PM
🎟️ Kids tickets just $10
🎉 Monster truck rides, bounce houses, face painting and more!

This is one Cabarrus County event you don’t want to miss. 😉

📲 Plan your adrenaline-packed Saturday now—Visit www.ExploreCabarrus.com for details and ticket info.

07/31/2025

Need a midweek pick-me-up? 😏 Make it a shopping stroll through Cabarrus County. 👏🛍 Whether you're on the hunt for a new outfit, a handmade candle or a thoughtful gift, our locally owned shops offer more than just items on a shelf—warm welcomes, creative finds, and a true sense of community. ❤️

✨ From boutique fashion to locally made goods and cozy bookstore vibes, there’s something unique around every corner.

💬 Know a shop we need to visit? Drop your favorite small business in the comments below and help us spread the local love.

📲 Discover more hidden gems and places to shop local at ExploreCabarrus.com!

07/30/2025

07/30/2025

August is heating up in Cabarrus County! ☀️ From monster trucks and live music to community celebrations and baseball showdowns, there's something fun happening nearly every week!

🎨 Meet local artists, enjoy a movie under the stars, or cheer on the Cannon Ballers at Atrium Health Ballpark. Plus, don’t miss the return of live performances at the Davis Theatre and epic entertainment at The Dirt Track! 🚚⚾🎭

Plan your month and find more at www.explorecabarrus.com 🔗

07/30/2025

Weekend mode: activated. 😎 Cabarrus County is serving up something for everyone. Whether you’re out with the fam, your crew or flying solo, there’s a local adventure waiting for you!!

Here’s what’s happening this weekend ⬇️
(And don’t forget—you can always plan your itinerary at ExploreCabarrus.com)

All Weekend⁠
⚾️ Kannapolis Cannon Ballers vs. Delmarva Shorebirds at Atrium Health Ballpark⁠
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Friday, August 1⁠
🍿 Enjoy a Movie in the Park watching 'Inside Out 2' at Village Park in Kannapolis
🍔 Food Truck Friday | Cabarrus Brewing Company
🎸 Catch teh Sounds of Summer Concert LIVE at Les Myers Park in Concord
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Saturday, August 2⁠
🏁 Cook Out Monster Truck Bash | The Dirt Track at Charlotte
💥 Kannapolis Micro-Con featuring comic books, toys, video games, cosplay and more | Old Armor Beer Company
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Sunday, August 3⁠
🧘‍♀️ Unwind with morning yoga | Cabarrus Brewing Company⁠
🎷 Sip and sway at Jazz Brunch | Southern Strain Brewing Co. & The Eatery⁠

What’s your top pick this weekend? Let us know in the comments.

07/29/2025

A favorite returns. ☀️
Our Summer Salad is back and brighter than ever:
romaine, avocado, field greens, strawberries, watermelon radish, cucumber ribbons, onion, edamame, corn, goat cheese, honey lime dressing.

07/29/2025

Get ready, Cabarrus County—this weekend is going to be BIG! 🛻💨🏁

The Cook Out Monster Truck Bash is rolling into The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway with jaw-dropping stunts, roaring engines, and non-stop thrills for the whole family. 😎

Enjoy monster truck rides, bounce houses, face painting, food, and a one-of-a-kind Pit Party experience. Gates open at 4 PM and kids get in for just $10!

📲 Mark your calendar, tag your crew, and get all the details on the Explore Cabarrus Events Calendar.