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Discover Timeless Treasures with AutoBarn Classic Cars

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   A Car Show for Kids, Book Signing, and Cruise-in Happening This Spring! 📍 AutoBarn Classic Cars, 320 Sign Dr NW # 100, Concord, NC 28027 Website | Facebook | Instagram From Storage to Showroom: The Evolution of AutoBarn Classic Cars AutoBarn Classic Cars was founded by Cabarrus County car enthusiasts Tom Cotter and Joe Liles in 2006 as a storage facility, but expanded in 2007 to include consignment services, revolutionizing the way collector cars are marketed. AutoBarn has since established itself as a leading player in the classic car market. Step into...

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Extended Loyalty Card Promotion at Gibson Mill Market

📍 Gibson Mill Market – 305 McGill Ave NW Bldg. 200, Concord, NC Website | Facebook | Instagram 💌💳 Gibson Mill Market is spreading the LOVE by extending their Loyalty Card promotion throughout February! 💖 Missed out on punching your card in January, or haven’t started yet? No worries! You now have an extra month to grab your loyalty card and get it punched by one of their diverse selection of vendors when you make a purchase of $5 or more. Already received all your punches from participating vendors but forgot to redeem them in January? No problem! Swap your Loyalty Card for a Rewards...

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🎯🔫 Experience the Ultimate Nerf Adventure

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   Created by possibly CabCo’s youngest entrepreneur, this Nerf Battlefield is a place to experience strategy, excitement, and, most importantly, fun! Carolina Dart Battles (Gibson Mill) 📍320 Sign Dr NW, Suite 20, Concord NC 28027 Website | Facebook | Instagram Embark on an adrenaline-pumping adventure that combines strategy, excitement, and a whole lot of foam darts at Carolina Dart Battles, an indoor Nerf combat experience. Operating within the Core Athletics Indoor Training Facility, this 5600 sq. ft. battleground is the only one of its kind in Cabarrus...

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🕯️ The Lantern Gala Illuminates Hope

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   In a world increasingly dominated by technology, the safety of our children online has become a pressing concern. Recognizing this need, Simon and Aletha Arkley founded The Lantern Project in 2020. With a mission to protect kids and empower parents, this nonprofit organization has become a beacon of hope in the fight against human trafficking and online exploitation. The Arkleys, drawing from almost a decade of experience working with other nonprofits, identified the gaps in the system that allowed for the exploitation of young minds. Simon, who previously...

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🕹️🔍 Lights, Laughter, Action! Unveiling Game Show Arena LIVE!

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   Join the excitement as teams compete for victory in iconic game show competitions. Are you ready to step into the spotlight and become a contestant on your favorite game show? The Game Show Arena LIVE is a FUN and energetic experience that will transport you into the world of game shows, where you can spin the massive 8-foot wheel, compete in exciting challenges, and put your skills to the test with your family, friends, or colleagues. At Game Show Arena LIVE, you’ll have the opportunity to divide into teams and play the iconic game shows you’ve...

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🍲🥖🍰 Soup Sampling Is a Taste of Cabarrus!

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   Cabarrus Meals on Wheels’ Soup Sampling fundraiser benefits elderly and homebound residents. 📅 Oct 29th from 11:30am to 1:30pm 📍 City Club at Gibson Mill, 325 McGill Ave. NW, Concord This tasty fundraiser, now in its 18th year, warms both the tummy and the heart as it pairs the opportunity to sample soups from some of Cabarrus’ favorite restaurants with the goal of raising funds to support the elderly and homebound in our community. This organization is dedicated to a beautiful mission: providing a hot meal and a warm hello to the elderly and homebound...

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🥃🍸🍺🍷 Sip, Savor, and Connect at The Market Bar

Sponsored by: Cabarrus Brewing Company   The Market Bar is part of the Gibson Mill Market, a locally sourced food hall located in the historic Gibson Mill. Concord (Gibson Mill) 📍 305 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, NC 28027 Website | Facebook | Instagram With years of experience in brewing and serving beer, Cabarrus Brewing Company saw The Market Bar as a chance to broaden its horizons and offer more to the community. Rusty Olson, Cabarrus Brewing Company’s Retail Director, said, “We jumped at the opportunity to be part of the Gibson Mill Market and provide our handcrafted beverages...

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🍯 Buzzworthy Beer Release Is Back at High Branch!

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   The air is filled with the sweet aroma of honey at High Branch Brewing Co as they prepare for the annual Honey Drip Hazy IPA Release Party! Concord (Gibson Mill Market) 📍 305 McGill Ave NW #100, Concord, NC 28027 Website | Facebook | Instagram Beer enthusiasts and honey connoisseurs are in for a treat Saturday, August 12th between noon and 10pm with a day filled with honey-infused fun, live entertainment, yummy food, and even a chance to win a guitar! Photo Credits: High Branch Brewing Co Facebook The day will begin with the much-anticipated release of...

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🍽️ 🍺 New Menu Complements CBC’s Craft Beers

Partner Content   Cabarrus Brewing Company has introduced an exciting new menu that pairs perfectly with many of its craft beers. 📍 Concord (Gibson Mill) | 329 McGill Ave NW Website | Facebook | Instagram Head Chef Octavia collaborated with Head Brewer Garry to create the new menu which features a combination of new items and beloved favorites. In fact, almost every meal on the menu has a suggested beer listed next to it. You can have a different combination of food and refreshment every time you visit! You can enjoy a meal from The Kitchen on the weekends when they feature live music...

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A Unique Sandwich Experience Inside Gibson Mill

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   Hidden treasures are all over the 88,000 sq ft Gibson Mill Depot, but right in the middle of all those antiques you’ll discover a sandwich oasis, The Depot Deli! Whether you’re planning on a marathon day of shopping, or you are stopping by specifically for lunch, their sandwiches are worth the trip. Located in the Cotton Room, these sandwiches are made with mountains of Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, and delicious sauces. Owned by Cabarrus Brewing Company, they jumped at the opportunity to open in December 2022. Rusty Olson, Retail Director of CBC, said...

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🧔🏻 💥 💥 Beardy Weirdy to Host Comic Book Convention May 6th 💥 💥

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   In addition to presenting Concord Micro-Con, Chris Rigo also has retail space with over 7,000 comic books for sale at The Depot at Gibson Mill. Chris is the “beard” behind Beardy Weirdy’s, and he is one passionate comic book collector. Collecting since he was 8 years old, he has amassed more than 20,000 comics in his personal collection. 🤯 He prides himself on having the largest selection of back issues for sale in Cabarrus or Rowan County at his retail location inside the Depot at Gibson Mill. He is always in the market to purchase collections and welcomes...

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Hospice of Cabarrus County Hosts Annual Spring Fling

Saturday, March 25 – 5-10:30pm at the City Club at Gibson Mill Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County invites you and your friends to attend their 14th annual Spring Fling featuring too MUCH SyLviA. Food, Fun, and Friends The event kicks off with a reception and the opening of a silent auction at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served by The Smoke Pit at 5:30pm, and a live auction takes place at 7:00pm. After that, everyone is invited to hit the dance floor with music by “too MUCH SyLviA.” >> Get Tickets to the Spring Fling! << All sponsorships and ticket purchases benefit the...

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Hospitality Group Believes in Making It “From Scratch”

Contributor: Jamie Richardson   Scratch Made Hospitality has opened three new food concepts at Gibson Mill Market in the last few months, but they have been creating great food from scratch since right before COVID started. But even a pandemic couldn’t slow these motivated chefs down! 👨‍🍳 When they say, scratch-made, they mean it! From the ice cream at Churn Buddies to the noodles and sauces at Kuni’s Kitchen, owner Ryan Bybee and his business partner David Herzing say, “We believe where our food comes from matters most!” The much anticipated Barcos Sports & Raw Bar opened in Gibson...

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🍪💖 Cookies with a Purpose Baked In

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...

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Cabarrus County Is Home to NC’s Largest Board Game Café

CONTRIBUTOR: KAYLA CHADWICK-SCHULTZ   Tucked beneath a variety of delicious restaurant offerings, on the lower level of the Gibson Mill Market, there is a place where all imaginations are welcome. It’s a place where fathers and daughters can bond over the shared joy of good storytelling. It’s a place where new friendships are formed and old ones are rekindled during hours-long adventures. It’s a place where regulars arrive at their usual café order waiting for them at their usual table because the owners actually took the time to get to know them. In truth, this unassuming ground-level...

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Spring Fling Benefiting Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County

Enjoy a night filled with food, fun, and friends all to benefit Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County. Spring Fling will take place Saturday, March 25 at City Club at Gibson Mill. Attendees will have dinner from The Smoke Pit, bid on the chance to win some great auction prizes, and enjoy the music of fan-favorite band “too MUCH SyLviA.” All sponsorships and ticket purchases benefit the programs and services of Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County and the patients and families in our care. For more than 35 years, our organization has been providing expert, personalized...

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Family March and Wreath Laying Ceremony to Highlight an MLK Weekend Celebration

Several events are planned around Cabarrus County to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Everyone is welcome to attend. MLK Celebration Website ☑️ MLK DreamDay Parade: The MLK DreamDay Parade will begin on Saturday, January 14th at A.L. Brown High School – 415 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Kannapolis @ 9:00 am. The parade will march the length of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and end at Atrium Health Ballpark. ☑️ DreamDay in the Park: Continue the celebration on Saturday, January 14th at Atrium Health Ballpark – 1 Cannon Baller Way in Kannapolis. The Ballpark Gates will open @ 10:00 am...

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Iron Axe Society – Free Winter League Info Session

Traditional bowling leagues still exist that many of us grew up going to with our parents, and places like Top Golf offer leagues as well. But axe throwing is the latest way to be social and get physical activity at the same time through leagues. Located at the historic Gibson Mill in Concord, Iron Axe Society</a> (IAS) will be hosting two separate leagues this winter – one sanctioned with the World Axe Throwing League and one unsanctioned with IAS. Throw for FREE: Attend their info meeting on Jan. 4 @ 6:30pm to learn about their upcoming Winter Leagues and you get to throw that evening...

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