Author: Abby Cagle

🍇 Rocky River Vineyards Hosts Wine Tastings and Events

Written by Abby Cagle on April 18, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Rocky River Vineyards is a 45-acre, family-owned and operated vineyard and winery, tucked into the hills of Midland and was the first vineyard in Cabarrus County. Big Meadow Creek flows through the property toward Rocky River, which is how the vineyard got its name. The land had been in the Elliott family for years, but it wasn’t until 2003 that Bob, Bill, and David Elliott planted the first muscadine vines. The winery was opened to the public in August of 2007. The muscadine grapes are the only grapes planted on-site at Rocky River. Other grapes are brought in...

🎶 🎥 Kannapolis Announces Summer Concerts and Movies

Written by Abby Cagle on April 18, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Major recording artists are coming to Cabarrus County this summer! The Kannapolis Summer Concert Series is highlighted by Deana Carter, Grand Funk Railroad, Collective Soul, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, and Chairmen of the Board. 📍 Where is it happening? Concerts and movies are held at Kannapolis’ large outdoor amphitheater in Village Park. More concerts take place on Thursdays in Veterans Park. Movies take place on Friday evenings with a few Spanish movie nights on Sundays. What do I need to know? Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Admission is free, but food and drinks will be for sale....

🖼️ 🚶‍♀️ Art Walk Festival in Concord April 1st

Written by Abby Cagle on March 21, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Sponsored Content: Concord Downtown Local artists and downtown merchants welcome you to Concord downtown for the popular all-day arts festival. Art Walk on Union has a slightly revised layout but is most definitely ready for the community to stroll downtown on Saturday, April 1st from 11am-4pm. Our local artists and downtown merchants are counting on you to come out and support them! The section of Cabarrus Avenue from Church Street to Market Street will be closed to accommodate many of the vendors. 🅿️ 👍 Concord Downtown has a Parking Map on their website to help you plan your visit. This...

🎸 J.King Guitar Makes Retail Shop Dream a Reality

Written by Abby Cagle on March 21, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

This feature article was written by the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation. Guitar consignment and repair store sees local entrepreneur fulfilling a dream in a historically musical space. When you walk past J.King Guitar on the way to the West Ave District retail shops or to a Cannon Ballers game, you can’t help but notice his wall of beautiful guitars. Whether you are looking to add a vintage guitar to your collection or buy your first one, you are sure to be impressed by his selection on consignment in his retail store. Owner Jack King posts new acquisitions on his Instagram...

📢 🛒 DOCO Market Brings New Culture to “Old” Town

Written by Abby Cagle on March 21, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson DOCO Market creates a space that celebrates the community and brings people together. The DOCO Market (Downtown Concord Market) will hold their second pop-up shopping experience on April 1st from 12-5pm at Nothing New Quality Threads which is located at Southern Strain Brewing Company’s Concord location at 165 Brumley Avenue. Nothing New is also hosting their first Friday Night Flea on Friday, March 31st from 3-8pm, featuring 10+ of the area’s top vintage and fashion vendors as well as a vast selection of $20 items that you already know and love! DOCO Market...

🐷 Harrisburg Bar-Ba-Brew Has Fun for the Whole Family

Written by Abby Cagle on March 14, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

For only $20, you can enjoy BBQ from 10 different vendors, cast your vote for the best one, and sample craft beer while raising money for a great cause! We’re sold! On March 25th from Noon-6:00pm, the Harrisburg Town Center will be transformed into a BBQ festival you won’t want to miss! Harrisburg’s Annual Bar-Ba-Brew is a great family value with adult tickets $20, ages 13-20 and non-drinking tickets $15, and kids 12 and under FREE! With each ticket purchase, in addition to getting to sample all the BBQ you can eat, you will also receive a commemorative mason jar to sample the beers from breweries...

💍 Jeweler Brings Student Creations to Life in Annual Designer Contest

Written by Abby Cagle on March 14, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Local students who love to draw, sketch, doodle, paint, draft, and design… Here’s your chance to bring one of your creations to life! Ellis Jewelers of Concord is bringing back the Future Jewelry Designers Contest for the 12th year running! Design your dream ring or pendant necklace, and Ellis Jewelers of Concord will turn it into a real piece of custom jewelry! Who can participate? Any Cabarrus County Schools student in grades 3-12 is eligible. A complete list of rules and criteria is available at each school. The team of jewelry designers at Ellis will select the top 5 designs from each age...

🍔 😋 👍 Cabarrus Burger Madness Has Everyone Sharing on Social Media!

Written by Abby Cagle on March 14, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

The beauty of March in Cabarrus County is having your social media feed loaded with pictures of juicy, delicious burgers and rave reviews. Voting is Open for Cabarrus Burger Madness 2023, and we can see that our community is out taking them all in! We’ve seen posts from die-hard burger fanatics like Garrett Price and social media influencers like the Downtown Dirty. Our own Abby Cagle even shared a video of how easily she got from the parking deck to 2 Gals doorstep and how she and her family scored their burger! This unique contest actually came out of the pandemic and is the brainchild of...

😋 New Healthy Food Grab & Go Concept Opens

Written by Abby Cagle on March 7, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson “I hate when I go to the kitchen looking for food, and all I find are ingredients.” If this sounds like you, you’re in luck! The latest Clean Eatz franchise recently opened in the shopping center across from Concord Mills Mall where you find Viva Chicken and Jason’s Deli, thanks to local owners Sarah and Jason Conrad. 🥑 🍽️ 🐔 Clean Eatz is a healthy food restaurant that offers a variety of delicious and affordable options for their customers, and what better timing as we kick off National Nutrition Month! The Clean Eatz franchise was founded...

🏡 Luxury Home Hits the Spring Market 🏡

Written by Abby Cagle on February 13, 2023. Posted in Real Estate.

Presented by Team Honeycutt, nationally recognized, but locally focused. The Spring Market is upon us and we can help you navigate and understand how things have changed. Contact one of our agents today! Featured Listing: 9305 Greathorn Lane, Concord, NC 28027 Why We Love It: The home is all about luxury and is perfect for entertaining both inside and out. Guests can enjoy their own suite on the main level or have the entire bottom level with its own second kitchen. So much to see and experience in this home. Price: $1,300,000 Home Specs: 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 6,802 sq. ft. Location:...

🍺 West Ave. Hot Spot Started as a Class Project

Written by Abby Cagle on February 13, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Old Armor Beer Company will be celebrating its 3rd anniversary and encourages you to “Come Grab a Pint of Freedom!” Old Armor Beer Company is owned and operated by combat veterans Stefan Perrine and Kyle Lingafelt who met when they were studying for their MBAs at the University of Southern California. As a project for school, they had to create a business model for a fictional company, and they decided on a brewery. During the project, several of their professors helped them refine the plan, and it eventually became the basis for the popular brewery in downtown...

🍪💖 Cookies with a Purpose Baked In

Written by Abby Cagle on February 7, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Cara’s Cookie Company owners Jennifer and Tom Hamilton didn’t start out as bakers, but their popular store is serving up delicious baked goods while also supporting their charity, Cara’s Purpose. Located in the bustling Gibson Mill Market food hall, Cara’s HUGE cookies are putting smiles on their customers’ faces, especially their best-selling chocolate chip and their toffee coffee cookie, which is a partnership with their neighbor at the market, Defined Coffee. 🧈 The newest yummy addition to their menu is the butter board, which Jennifer says came...