Author: Abby Cagle

🚂 🍖 All Aboard the Flavor Train at R&R Bar-B-Que

Written by Abby Cagle on May 15, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Serving Up Delicious Eastern NC-style BBQ for 25 Years This charming railroad-themed restaurant serves up classic dishes like chopped pork, ribs, beef brisket, and delectable sides like slaw, mac and cheese, and baked beans. The Big Barbecue Sandwich and Brunswick Stew are crowd favorites, while the succulent half Barbecue Chicken and tender Ribs will leave you wanting more! But save some room for dessert because their homemade banana pudding is a total crowd-pleaser! 🍌💕 🎉 R&R also offers catering services, making it the perfect choice for parties,...

🎉🎩🍼💐 Downtown Concord Knows How to Celebrate!

Written by Abby Cagle on May 11, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson It’s Spring and that means celebrations are happening all around us. From baby to bridal showers, graduation parties, and even weddings, Downtown Concord has everything you need for your special event! Check out our list of venues, caterers, florists, decor, and more. Cabarrus Weekly has you covered! View the Downtown Concord Event Guide here. Planning to visit? Tell ’em Cabarrus Weekly sent ya!

💐 Florist Carries on Family Tradition

Written by Abby Cagle on May 7, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Cut at an Angle is a unique, fun, and whimsical floral experience in Downtown Concord on the corner of Market and Cabarrus Avenue. Kirsten Darnell is carrying on the floral design tradition that runs in her family. Her grandparents were florists for over 50 years, and she worked in the back of their shop processing flowers when she was younger. The name of her shop comes from her grandpa who reminded her that step one of flower care is to always “cut the stem at an angle.” Despite not wanting to be a florist at first, Kirsten studied horticulture and worked...

🖃 📮 USPS to Collect Food Items on May 13th

Written by Abby Cagle on May 7, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson The Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is a nationwide initiative that aims to fight hunger and poverty in the United States. Started in 1993, this event has become the largest single-day food drive in the country. 📬 🥫 How does it work? Leave a bag of non-perishable food items by your mailbox, and your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it to a local food bank or pantry. 📅 Saturday, May 13th Local Impact All food collected by the Concord Parkway office (28027) goes to Cooperative Christian Ministries (CCM) and all food collected by the Kannapolis...

⚾ Ballers Team Up with Elder Orphan Care

Written by Abby Cagle on May 7, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Elder Orphan Care serves local older adults who are aging without adequate support through their “Safe and Loved at Home” and “Pantry and More” Programs. They provide help and hope in the form of food, friendship, purposeful activities, and home modifications. 🎟️ Purchase tickets to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers game with this link and you will be supporting Elder Orphan Care 📅 Friday, June 2, 2023, at 7pm at Atrium Health Ballpark 🥫 You can also help stock their food pantry by bringing your choice of the items listed below to...

🏁🖤 Legends Car Race Comes to Downtown Kannapolis

Written by Abby Cagle on May 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson The inaugural Earnhardt Outdoors Showdown® will take place on Thursday, May 25th with pre-race entertainment starting at 2:30pm and a Legends Car Race at 5pm. Old Armor Beer Company is hosting the event in partnership with US Legend Cars and Charlotte Motor Speedway, with the race taking place in the horseshoe area of the NC Research Campus. 🏁🖤 Old Armor co-owners Kyle Lingafelt and Stefan Perrine approached longtime friend, Kerry Earnhardt with the showdown idea as a way to celebrate Earnhardt Heritage. This year would have been the 72nd Birthday of Dale Earnhardt...

🐐 🤗 Schedule a Baby Goat Playdate

Written by Abby Cagle on May 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Cotton Bean Farms offers opportunities to pet, feed, and cuddle their Mini Nubian and baby milk goats. Goat play dates are a fun and unique way to get up close and personal with these adorable animals that is perfect for families, animal lovers, and anyone looking for a fun weekend activity [see video]. Owners Jason and Stacey Carlisle established Cotton Bean Farms in 2018 with a passion and love for goats that continues to grow. The goat play dates are a way to share their love for their animals with the community and educate visitors about all things goat...

🍺 🍺 TapHouse Brings New Life to Former Cotton Mill

Written by Abby Cagle on May 2, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Tuscarora TapHouse has quickly become a popular weekend destination in Mount Pleasant offering a unique blend of entertainment options including axe throwing, cornhole, pool, ping pong, and darts. Tuscarora serves up craft and domestic beers, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages featuring local breweries on tap: Cabarrus Brewing Company, Americana Beer Company, Uwharrie Brewing, and Southern Strain Brewing Company. They also regularly host a steady lineup of food trucks for guests to enjoy including Atomic Cigars, a new mobile cigar truck. The taphouse...

🧭 Explore Cabarrus Launches 2023-2024 Destination Guide

Written by Abby Cagle on May 2, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) launched its 2023-2024 Destination Guide last week just in time for National Travel & Tourism Week on May 7-13, 2023. The pages are packed with stunning images captured by Michael A. Anderson Photography including this year’s cover which features the Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail in Mount Pleasant as a nod to North Carolina’s Year of the Trail. President and CEO Donna Carpenter said, “Encouraging continued exploration is our goal and this tool helps both our community and visitors to discover new experiences and make lifelong...

🎸🍻 Cabarrus Brewing Launches “Rockin’ the Brew” Beer Series

Written by Abby Cagle on May 2, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink. 1 Comment on 🎸🍻 Cabarrus Brewing Launches “Rockin’ the Brew” Beer Series

🎉 Cheers to 50 YEARS! 🎊 CBC launched its latest collaboration with Harrisburg as they celebrate its 50th anniversary as an incorporated town. “Rockin’ The Brew” is an American Light Lager brewed specifically for the Burg. The series is designed to commemorate the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s as they recognize all the monumental milestones the Town has achieved to make it what it is today. Check out the beer can designs! The first beer of the series (’70s) will be released next week to select local retailers. Rockin’ The Brew will also be available at every Rockin’ the Burg concert...

🍇 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...