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Celebrate the 10th Annual Jiggy with the Piggy Festival!

Written by Abby Cagle on April 24, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

📅 May 2nd–5th, View the complete Schedule of Events 📍 Downtown Kannapolis, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 The City of Kannapolis is gearing up for an exciting milestone as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of the beloved Jiggy with the Piggy Festival. This year’s event, sponsored by the Rowan CVB, promises to be bigger and better than ever with a range of activities and attractions for visitors of all ages. Scheduled to take place from May 2nd to May 5th in downtown Kannapolis, the festival is set to offer a memorable experience for everyone involved. Country music superstar...

Find Your Flow Fundraiser Celebrates Self-Love and Community Connection

Written by Abby Cagle on April 3, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Free event connects attendees with our holistic community Find Your Flow – Holistic Healing Arts Fest 📅 April 6 from 9am–5pm 📍 Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027 Find Your Flow is a FREE event from Sol Harmony featuring workshops, classes, and activities for personal growth and self-discovery. The event promises a day filled with holistic living and community connection, embodying event creator Kat Harmon’s dedication to providing support for physical, spiritual, mental, and energetic wellness. There will be a variety...

Carolina Tiny House Festival comes to the Charlotte Motor Speedway April 13-14

Redefining Home: Carolina Tiny House Festival

Written by Abby Cagle on March 18, 2024. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson 📅 April 13th–14th from 10am–5pm 📍Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy South, Concord NC 28027 Website | Facebook | Instagram Whether you are a curious tiny house bystander, a passionate advocate, or a family seeking inspiration, there is something for everyone at the Carolina Tiny House Festival. Attendees can embark on tiny house tours, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and participate in educational workshops. In a world where the cost of living continues to rise, the dream of owning a home can seem increasingly out of reach for many. However,...

2024 N.C. Black Heritage Festival

Written by Abby Cagle on January 10, 2024.

The 7th annual 2024 North Carolina Black Heritage Festival themed “Remember the past, Celebrate the present, & Shape the future” will feature 100 black owned companies. Crafts, culture, art, games, performances, information and more is some of what attendees can expect. Free giveaways, discounts, and coupons make the vendor shopping experience like none other and also kids activities. Support black business and black excellence. Black History Month 2024. NEW***2024 FASHION SHOW*** Fashion Show: KKunda (Designer) – African-inspired Clothing and Accessories brand that specializes...

🌍 🍽️ 🤝 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...

🎉🌍🤝 Celebrating Diversity, Unity, and Shared Traditions

Written by Abby Cagle on August 22, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Immerse yourself in cultures, flavors, and experiences at the 5th Annual Harrisburg MultiCultural Festival taking place on Sept 16th from 10am-2pm at Harrisburg Park. Harrisburg | Harrisburg Park 📍 191 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, NC 28075 Website | Facebook The Harrisburg MultiCultural Festival invites everyone to join in the festivities and explore a world of diversity through art, music, fashion, dance, and, of course, food. As cultures converge, you’ll have the chance to discover the richness of different backgrounds and engage with traditions from around the globe. This event promises...

Cabarrus Brewing Co. Announces Free Summer Concert Series

Written by Brian Perry on May 23, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

CBC presents “Groovez in the Garten” 🤩 🎶 this summer. The beer garden stage will host an incredible lineup of 4 amazing shows, and it’s all FREE! 🤩 Cabarrus Brewing Co. (CBC) has decided to switch up their Friday nights this summer, bringing in a special concert series of touring bands to their beer garden. Here is a suggested schedule for your concert nights: ✅ Grab some delicious food from the food trucks or the CBC kitchen. ✅ Quench your thirst with a beer from the beer shed, beer truck, or the main bar. ✅ Snag a spot in the beer garden and get ready to groove to some great...

🍺 🎸 Craft Beer & Country Music Festival at the Ballpark

Written by Abby Cagle on May 16, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Cabarrus County, start your taste buds! Get ready for a wild ride of beer, country music, and NASCAR with the Michael Waltrip Brewing Craft Beer & Country Music Festival at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis on May 25th at 7pm! Here are the highlights: 🎤 Performances by country music stars Jerrod Niemann and Love and Theft, along with guest songwriters. 🍺 Sample a variety of regional craft beers, including specialty brews from Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. 🇺🇸 The festival supports CreatiVets, a non-profit organization that helps disabled veterans cope with service-related trauma through...

🐷 Get Jiggy at Kannapolis’ Award-Winning BBQ Festival May 4th-7th

Written by Brian Perry on April 24, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

On May 4th–7th, Jiggy with the Piggy comes to Downtown Kannapolis with over 50 BBQ competition teams as well as a festival featuring a People’s Choice Pork Tasting Contest, a 5K race, concerts, a kids zone, rides, and over 100 arts and crafts vendors. Started in 2013, this event has grown from an idea into one of the Southeast’s Top 20 Events. How Jiggy Got Started Jiggy with the Piggy has been growing in popularity for a decade, but the festival tradition in Downtown Kannapolis dates back even further than that. Deputy City Manager Eddie Smith played an integral role in bringing the idea...

🖼️ 🚶‍♀️ 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...

🐷 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...

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...

Art Walk on Union

Written by Denise Moreno on December 20, 2022.

Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork. Art Walk on Union features, live music, food trucks, local brews & wines. Plus participation from numerous shops and restaurants throughout downtown Concord. (65 Union Street South)

Art Walk on Union

Written by Denise Moreno on December 20, 2022.

Bunny Run 5k & Festival

Written by Denise Moreno on December 20, 2022.

Come Join us for a hopping good time with our Bunny Run 5k & Festival on Saturday, April 8th. The festival includes inflatables, art & crafts, music, food trucks, and dancing with the Easter Bunny! Festival is from 9am to 11am. Races will begin on McCachern Blvd beside the Cabarrus County Parking Lot. The 5k will run toward Corban Ave, take a left and down into the McEachern Greenway and back up the finish using the downtown connector. Awards given to overall male and female and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,...

2023 NC Black Heritage Festival

Written by Denise Moreno on December 20, 2022.

The 2023 North Carolina Black Heritage Festival themed “Remember the past, Celebrate the present, & Shape the future” will feature 100 black owned companies. Crafts, culture, art, games, performances, information and more is some of what attendees can expect.