Tag: harrisburg

🎉🌍🤝 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...

🍖 Experience the Flavors of Pharr Mill Brewing & BBQ

Written by Abby Cagle on June 6, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson In a world filled with trendy eateries and bustling breweries, it can be refreshing to stumble upon a hidden gem like Pharr Mill Brewing & BBQ. With two locations, one in Harrisburg and the other in Concord, this unassuming establishment has quietly garnered a loyal following among locals who have discovered its unique combination of craft beer and delectable barbecue! The first thing I noticed as I sat at the bar at their Concord location was the friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Manager Ben Farris greeted each customer with a big smile and a joke, making...

🎵 🎸 Harrisburg Announces Outdoor Concert Series

Written by Brian Perry on May 3, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

The Town of Harrisburg announced its 2023 Rockin’ the Burg Community Concert Series, a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series, held on the Harrisburg Park Amphitheater Stage. The Town is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and each Rockin’ the Burg Concert will be honoring a specific decade. 🎵 May 13: Departure – “The Journey Tribute Band” celebrating “80s Night.” Opener: David Domingo. 🎵 June 10: Blue Monday celebrating “Retro MTV ’80s and ’90s Classics.” Opener: Daniel Arthur Gurley. 🎵 August 12: Sail On: “Beach Boys Tribute Band” celebrating the ’70s. Opener:...

🎸🍻 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...

🐷 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...

🧋Boba Tea Served Up Daily by CabCo Classmates

Written by Brian Perry on February 21, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson You are probably reading this article from 1 of 2 perspectives…. “OMG! I’m obsessed with Boba tea and can’t wait to try out BOTH B&K Tea Cafe locations” OR “What in the world is Boba tea????” I must confess, I fell into the latter camp, which is why I was excited to sit down with co-owners Bobby Cain and Kristen Compton at their downtown Concord location, but not before I did some research, meaning I asked my 20-year-old daughter who has a mini Boba tea on her keychain. She explained the basics and I decided I needed to try it myself. Boba tea is a tea-based...

🍔 🗳️ Get Your First Peek at Local Competition’s Mouth-Watering Burgers

Written by Brian Perry on February 21, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Cabarrus Burger Madness is back for its third year and your local restaurants have turned up the heat on their unique culinary creations once again! How Does It Work? Diners are invited to sample limited-time burgers from 15 participating local restaurants and vote on the ExploreCabarrus website for their favorites. Voting will be open March 1–31, 2023, with a winner announced on Tuesday, April 4th. 🗺️ Visit the Cabarrus Burger Madness webpage so you can plan your tasty tour across Cabarrus County. Check out all of the participating restaurants, along with a mouth-watering burger photo (thank...

🌳 Make a Date with a Trail This Month!

Written by Brian Perry on February 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Did you know that 2023 is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina? Our friends at Walk Cabarrus have an entire section of their website dedicated to Where to Walk, including all of the great trails around Cabarrus County. 🥾 Each month, there’s a theme for Year of the Trail, along with an activity to go along with it. For February, they want to invite you on a date on one of your favorite trails…and for you to invite a friend or loved one to join you! Share your “trail date” pictures on social media and be sure to tag the Great Trails NC on Instagram or Facebook and Walk Cabarrus...

Vortex Offers a Neighborhood-Feel with a Carolina Only Tapline

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson It’s a rainy Sunday morning and the Vortex Bottle Shop is filled with families, couples, and individuals seated at the bar and the high-top tables spread throughout the restaurant, everyone enjoying Sunday Brunch from the scratch kitchen and drinks from the bar. Owner Matt Widerman, a resident of Harrisburg, opened Vortex Bottle Shop almost 5 years ago. The shop is a combination of food, music, beer, and wine that represent Matt’s personal vibe. When he was younger, brewing beer was a hobby and at one time he considered starting a brewery but decided a bottle...

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County Women Build Kick Off 2023

Written by Avalin Inman on January 15, 2023.

The Women’s Build project is a community favorite and it’s BACK! Women Build events provide the opportunity for women to take a proactive step in serving their communities. A Positive & Powerful Message: Women helping Women and building a better community, one house at a time! What exactly is the Women Build? Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity of Cabarrus County initiative that empowers women to raise funds and build homes. We are encouraging women (and not excluding men) of all ages and from all walks of life to work together to build strength, stability, and independence for...