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πŸŽΆπŸŽ† Kannapolis Announces Summer Event Schedule

β€œDiscover Fun in Kannapolis 2024” boasts a full summer schedule of free family-friendly events!


πŸ“ City of Kannapolis
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πŸ“… See the full entertainment schedule: In addition to live music events, you will also find outdoor movies, storytime, 5K races, fireworks, and more this summer!

🎢 Mark your calendars for these headliners for Jiggy with the Piggy and Village Park Concert series.

Jiggy Concert: 7pm
May 3: Craig Morgan (N.C. Research Campus Horseshoe)

Village Park Concerts: 7pm
June 1: Night Ranger
June 15: The Spinners
June 29: Charlotte Symphony (fireworks will follow the concert)
July 13: Gin Blossoms
July 26: Pam Tillis
July 27: Tracy Byrd
August 10: KC and the Sunshine Band

Click here to take a deeper dive into the Discover Fun in Kannapolis details.

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πŸ”πŸ† The Eatery Wins 2024 Cabarrus Burger Madness

Life's Gouda With Bacon Burger from The Eatery
Photo credit: Michael A. Anderson Photography

Hopefully you had a chance to taste some, if not all, of the delicious burger creations during Cabarrus Burger Madness hosted by Explore Cabarrus.

The votes are in and there was a new winner this year – The Eatery at Southern Strain Brewing Company with their mouthwatering β€œLife’s Gouda With Bacon Burger.”

πŸ“Ή See the fun video from Southern Strain

Fun Fact: Burger Madness attracted diners from 5 states during its fourth year of competition, with participating restaurants selling a combined total of nearly 4,000 specialty burgers during the month of March.

Missed out on the winning burger, fear not! The winning burger is now a permanent fixture on the menu.

Click here to learn more about the contest and this year’s winner.

Mint To Be of the Carolinas Spring Gala
CABARRUS COUNTY

πŸŒΈπŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ‘§πŸ½β€πŸ‘§πŸ½ Mint To Be Empowers Motherhood

Mint To Be celebrates five-year journey with Spring Gala.


Blooming Together Spring Gala
πŸ“… May 18th from 6-10pm
πŸ“ The Kettle Room at Cabarrus Brewing Co.,
325 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027

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Mint to Be of the Carolinas was created by Sharee Allen in 2020 with a range of services including counseling, financial literacy workshops, and community events.

In commemoration of its five-year journey of empowerment and support, they are hosting the Blooming Together Spring Gala. 🎟️ Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online.

🀝 Get Involved: Visit their website to view volunteer opportunities or donate needed items for their events like the “Baby in Bloom” Community Baby Shower through their Amazon gift registry.

Click here to learn more about the support Mint to Be of the Carolinas provides new mothers, volunteer opportunities, and photos from a recent Community Baby shower.

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πŸ›Ό The Avett Brothers Film Music Video at Local Roller Rink

The Avett Brothers at Frye's Roller Rink

The Avett Brothers, who grew up and still live here in Cabarrus County, recently released the official music video for “Country Kid,” a single from their self-titled album due out May 17th. They chose one of their favorite spots to film their fun video, Frye’s Roller Rink, a Cabarrus County institution for families!

πŸŽ‰ Feeling nostalgic just like The Avett Brothers? Groove around this old school roller rink as an adult or build lasting memories for your kids! Check out everything Frye’s has happening on their online calendar.

Be sure to visit our Cabarrus Weekly Partners…

  • Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships

  • Cabarrus Brewing Co.

  • Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

  • Perry Productions

  • Team Honeycutt (Allen Tate Realtors)

  • Cabarrus Chamber