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Kannapolis Announces Summer Event Schedule

Written by Abby Cagle on April 15, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson “Discover Fun in Kannapolis 2024” boasts a full summer schedule of free family-friendly events! 📍 City of Kannapolis Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn With an incredible selection of live music concerts, outdoor movies, fireworks, and more, this summer in Kannapolis has something for everyone! 📅 See the full entertainment schedule 🎶 Spectacular Live Music Concert Lineup: This year’s live music lineup is nothing short of spectacular, with a wide range of events scheduled between April and September. The festivities kick off on May 3rd with...

Annual Community Cookout and Eggstravaganza

Written by Abby Cagle on March 18, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Kannapolis Event Brings Community Together for Easter Fun 📅 March 30th, 11am to 2pm 📍 North Carolina Research Campus, 150 N Research Campus Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28081 The Community Cookout and Egg Hunt in Kannapolis is an annual, family-friendly event set to take place on March 30th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the NC Research Campus. Organized by Outside the Lines Ministries, the event aims to create a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere similar to a backyard cookout. Live music, free food, and a range of games and activities, including inflatables and...

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 2024 Season promo nights

Join the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers for Unforgettable Fun

Written by Abby Cagle on March 12, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

Partner Content At the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers ballpark, every game day is a new adventure packed with excitement and entertainment for the whole family. From thrilling weekly promotions to special marquee nights and exclusive giveaways, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Weekly Theme Promotions: $2 Tuesday: Kick off your week with a bang on Tuesdays, where many of your favorite ballpark snack items are just a couple of bucks each. Wieners & Wags Wednesday: Take your furry friends along on Wednesdays to celebrate the bond between fans and you four-legged companions. Thirsty...

Eat Cakes Bakery: A Rise from Hobby to Downtown Darling

Written by Abby Cagle on March 12, 2024. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Get all of your Easter treats from this local bakery in Downtown Kannapolis. 📍 Eat Cakes Bakery, 141 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Website | Facebook | Instagram Donna Taylor’s journey from hobby cake maker to successful bakery owner of Eat Cakes Bakery in Downtown Kannapolis wasn’t easy. She has overcome challenges including pandemic disruptions, malfunctioning ovens, and uncertain beginnings with determination and community support. From Gym to Oven: The Unexpected Start While Taylor has owned her business for four years, her journey into the world...

Get Ready for Baseball Season!

Written by Abby Cagle on February 6, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

🎉⚾ Baseball season is right around the corner and our CW partner and your local minor league baseball team, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, is hosting two Open Houses (Thursday, Feb 8th or Feb 22nd) where you can learn more about the exciting ticket packages available at Atrium Health Ballpark for the 2024 season! During this event, you can view exclusive group and hospitality spaces, secure your seats for the 2024 season, and review all the VIP benefits of being part of the family with a member of the Cannon Ballers Sales Team. 📅🎟️ If you would like to attend, sign up online! Planning...

Martin Luther King Jr weekend celebration

A Weekend Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Abby Cagle on January 9, 2024. Posted in Connect.

Celebrate and honor the profound life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a series of events that unite us in the spirit of unity and progress. 📅 Jan 13th-15th 📍 Events in Kannapolis and Concord The annual celebration begins on Saturday, Jan 13th, and continues through Monday, Jan 15th. This year’s theme, “Unarmed Truth & Unconditional Love: That’s what DREAMS are made of!” speaks volumes about the progress made in advancing diverse populations throughout our community. Event Schedule Saturday, Jan 13th 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Dream Day Parade, 11am in Kannapolis 📍 The parade will begin...

Harlem Wizards assisting young girl learn a basketball trick.

Sunday Funday with the Harlem Wizards

Written by Abby Cagle on January 9, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

📅 Sunday, Feb 4th, 3pm 📍 Kannapolis Middle School, 1000 Virginia Dare St, Kannapolis, NC Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the Harlem Wizards Basketball Team! 🏀🏀 The exhibition game promises to be a fun-filled evening that is great for kids and adults as you witness “Trick Hoops and Alley Oops.” The Harlem Wizards have a unique mission: to create awe-inspiring events throughout the country for families while having fun. 🎟️ Tickets are $7.50 for students and $12.50 for general admission. Get your tickets today! Planning to visit? Tell ’em Cabarrus Weekly sent ya!

🚒 Fire Truck Celebration Comes to Kannapolis

Written by Abby Cagle on October 9, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson The Kannapolis Fire Department will host a fire truck celebration with a parade, food drive, and bloodmobile in October. 📅 Friday, Oct 13th 📍 Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Event Timeline Bloodmobile (9am to 2pm) Food Drive (Noon to 6pm) Fire Truck Parade (Begins at 6pm) A Day of Celebration and Giving Back Every year, the Kannapolis Fire Department comes together with the community for a day of celebration and giving back. This exciting event promises fun, community spirit, and the opportunity to make a difference in the...

⚾️🍻 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...

🍷🍻 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...

🎁 🌸 A Journey of Creativity and Faith

Written by Brian Perry on August 1, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Sweetest Beginnings, a custom-curated gift shop, is moving from its “tiny shop” to “the big shop,” in the heart of the West Avenue District. 📍 Kannapolis (Downtown) 135 W A St, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Website | Facebook | Instagram Sweetest Beginnings has come a long way since its inception in 2007 when owner Susan McRae discovered her talent and love for stationery design. What started as a project born while waiting on the arrival of twins has now blossomed into a thriving business. Initially, Susan operated from her home, perfecting her stationery craft...

❤️ 🤍 💙 Cabarrus County Hosts National Night Out Events

Written by Brian Perry on July 25, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson National Night Out (NNO) events feature hands-on opportunities with first responders. Started in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, NNO is an opportunity for communities to come together and promote crime prevention, strengthen police-community relations, and foster neighborly interactions. History and Mission of National Night Out National Night Out is an annual event celebrated across the United States on the first Tuesday of August. Residents have the chance to build relationships with local first responders while enjoying a summer evening...

🇺🇸 Patriotism Flows Through Kannapolis This 4th of July

Written by Brian Perry on June 27, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Team USA’s Collegiate National Team will be in Kannapolis in an exciting matchup with Chinese Taipei at Atrium Health Ballpark. This event not only showcases the talents of the nation’s most promising young baseball stars but also promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment with a grand finale of post-game fireworks. Fun Facts: ⚾ It is the first time in 14 years that the Stars and Stripes will pay a visit to Kannapolis, where they hold an all-time record of 4-1. ⚾ Team USA is composed of the top non-draft-eligible players from across the nation at the collegiate level. ⚾ It has featured...

🎥🍿Gem Theatre Offers $2 Matinees This Summer!

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

Summer is just around the corner, and the Gem Theatre is thrilled to announce their $2 Summer Matinees. Cool down at the movies by enjoying affordable, family-friendly entertainment every Tuesday at 10am and 12:30pm between June 13th and August 8th as they show some of your favorite G and PG films that were released in the last few years. With admission only $2 per person, this is something everyone can enjoy! 2023 Summer Matinees Schedule: June 13 – DC League of Super Pets June 20 – The Emoji Movie June 27 – Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway July 5 – Cloudy with a Chance...

🍺 🎸 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...

🏁🖤 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...

🐷 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...

⚾ 🐖 Cannon Ballers to Become Kannapolis Q’s (during Jiggy with the Piggy)

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

In March, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers announced that during the Jiggy with the Piggy festival, the team will officially become the Kannapolis Q’s for their weekend series. “We’re fired up because we believe the Q’s brand is smoked to pork-fection,” exclaimed Cannon Ballers General Manager Matt Millward. “Our organization takes pride in having fun and we feel this is the perfect way to celebrate the significance of barbecue in our region and our city’s renowned Jiggy with the Piggy Festival.” Complete with a full set of logos, the team has “cooked” up specialty uniforms that will be worn...