Tag: craft vendors

Market 94: A New Vibrant Hub Elevates Local Artisans in Downtown Concord

Written by Abby Cagle on January 30, 2024. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Market 94 owner Ashlynne Nestor fulfills dream of creating a permanent space for local artisans. 📍 Market 94, 46 Union St S, Concord, NC Website | Facebook | Instagram On January 13th, Market 94 celebrated its soft opening on Union Street in downtown Concord, fulfilling owner Ashlynne Nestor’s dream. Ashlynne, a Cabarrus County native, has always had a deep love for Union Street. When friends and family visited, she would proudly guide them down the historic street to support local businesses. Her journey to Market 94 began with a desire to support...

⚾️🍻 Oktoberfest at the Ballpark Oct 6th–8th

Written by Abby Cagle on September 26, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Partner Content This is the 4th year for this FREE event at Atrium Health Ballpark featuring Authentic Food, Drinks, and Lots of Vendors to Visit. 📍 Kannapolis | Atrium Health Ballpark (West Ave District) 1 Cannon Baller Way. Kannapolis, NC 28081. New this year will be a live band on Friday night at the Outfield Bar, a Petting Zoo on Saturday, Face Painters for the kids all three days, and much more! Best of all, their On-Field Pumpkin Patch 🎃🎃🎃 will be the biggest one yet! 📅 Schedule: Friday, October 6th, 5–9pm featuring 🎶 Live music from The Local Boys Saturday, October 7th, 11am–7pm...

🌍 🍽️ 🤝 A Celebration of Cultures, Cuisine, and Community

Written by Abby Cagle on September 12, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

The third annual Concord International Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept 30th in Downtown Concord showcasing the beauty of embracing different cultures. 📍 Concord (Downtown) Spring St. SW & Barbrick Ave. SW In a world that’s becoming increasingly interconnected, celebrating diversity and promoting multiculturalism are more important than ever. This exciting event is a collaborative effort between El Puente Hispano and the City of Concord, with a mission to foster dialogue, collaboration, and understanding among diverse communities. The 2022 festival was a resounding success,...

🍷🍻 Raise a Glass to “Toast of Kannapolis”

Written by Abby Cagle on September 12, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Savor the best of our local breweries and wineries all in one place. 📍 Kannapolis (Laureate Center) 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Get ready, wine and beer enthusiasts, because the much-anticipated “Toast of Kannapolis” is back! 📅 Friday, Sept 22nd from 6 to 9pm; Doors will open at 5:30pm, allowing guests plenty of time to explore all the different options. Different for this year’s event… Admission is free, but attendees will buy samples on-site from each vendor. You must be 21+ to attend this event. It is important to note that IDs will be checked on-site for beer and...

🖼️ 🚶‍♀️ 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...

Jiggy With the Piggy

Written by Abby Cagle on January 31, 2023.

Get Ready to Jiggy with the Piggy! – The festival returns with the smells and tastes of barbeque and fun for the entire family. Make plans now to join us May 4 – May 7, in downtown Kannapolis. The festival happens rain or shine. Once again, we will host over 50 barbeque competition teams. The BBQ teams are from across the U.S. and will compete for top bragging rights and prize money. This is one of the largest sanctioned events by the Kansas City Barbeque Society in the United States. You can taste the competing team’s cooking expertise by purchasing a $10 ticket for the People’s Choice...