Explore Cabarrus

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

This week’s gem is Farm and Fleece Alpaca Ranch in Concord, NC! 💎

🦙Farm and Fleece Alpaca Ranch is home to more than 20 adorable alpacas and offers group tours on Wednesdays and Sundays! You can get up close with the herd, learn about sustainable farming and see how this father-daughter team cares for their animals. After your tour, stop in at their new farm store full of goods made from alpaca fleece!

✍️ You can book a tour on their website or sign up for for some of their unique events like fiber craft classes and alpaca yoga!

⬇️ What’s your favorite Cabarrus County gem? We’d love to highlight it! Let us know in the comments!

06/21/2026

Celebrate Father’s Day and the official start of summer by making plans to explore the Carolina Thread Trail! 🍃

💡This regional trail network reaches 15 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina, but did you know there are trailheads in all five Cabarrus County municipalities?

🥾Whether you like paved paths or rugged terrain or you’re looking for a place to put in a kayak, there’s a trail waiting to be explored!

06/20/2026

For Crying Out Loud is now officially parked at the Percent Tap House in Harrisburg! 🍔🍺

🦥The food truck that’s built a following in Concord now has a permanent home in Harrisburg too - open now 11-8 daily! This means you can enjoy smash burgers, hot chicken and specialty fries alongside your craft beer.

🍪And save room for the Barley Jean’s Bakery cookies you can also snag on site! The ultimate local lineup - give it a try soon!

06/19/2026

Need some inspiration for Father’s Day this weekend? Whether he loves high-speed excitement or a relaxing meal, find the perfect way to celebrate Dad this weekend in Cabarrus County, NC!⬇️

From a barbecue and baseball to water slides, racecar rides and more, treat dad to a Father's Day celebration in Cabarrus County, NC!

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth, CabCo!

Here are some celebrations happening around town:

❤️ Kannapolis Juneteenth celebration
Friday, June 19 (today) | Kannapolis Veterans Park | 119 N. Main St. | 3 to 9 p.m. | Food, live entertainment, vendors, family activities and more!

💛 Midland Juneteenth celebration
Saturday, June 20 | Ebenezer AME Zion Church | noon to 5 p.m. | Food, vendors, giveaways, music and more!

💚 The annual Concord Juneteenth Celebration is not taking place this year, but plans to return in 2027. Harrisburg held festivities on Thursday!

06/18/2026

A summer day well spent! ☀️💦 Thank you, Charlotte Mama, for sharing the fun at the Town of Harrisburg, NC splash pad and playground!

06/17/2026

Looking for weekend plans? From the Kannapolis Juneteenth Celebration to Father’s Day festivities, Cabarrus County, NC has plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend! 🎶🍽️

All weekend
🎭 Post Mortem Players Present X by Alistair McDowall | Old Courthouse Theatre
🫟 Splash of Color Quilt Show | 601 Milestone Venue (Friday & Saturday)
🎶 Live Music | Lil' Robert's Place (Friday & Saturday)

Friday, June 19
☀️Kannapolis Juneteenth Celebration | Veterans Park - Kannapolis
🧶 Group Class: Knitting 101 | Editions - Coffee and Bookstore
🎸 Live Music | Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar

Saturday, June 20
🚘 Cars & Coffee | Charlotte Motor Speedway
🪕Village Park Concert Series: Josh Turner | Village Park - Kannapolis
🏃 Concord Collective Health & Wellness Expo | Kemba Walker Sports Academy
🥃 Father’s Day Weekend Barrel Pick Experience | Southern Grace Distilleries at Mt. Pleasant Prison

Sunday, June 21
🍻 Father’s Day Brunch | Southern Strain Brewing Co. & The Eatery
🍴Father’s Day Celebration | Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar

🗓️ Get all the details and see what’s ahead on our events calendar at ExploreCabarrus.com!

06/16/2026

Sugar Street has officially opened on Main Street in Harrisburg, NC, and they’re serving up some seriously fun frozen treats just in time for summer! 🍨

🍪Grab a classic cup or cone or go all in with a cookie dough bowl, a cookie ice cream sandwich or even frozen cheesecake on a stick!

✋Who’s got this place on their summer must-try list?