Tag: rides

Cabarrus County Fair Kicks Off Sept 6th for 9 Days of Fun!

Written by Abby Cagle on August 21, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

The Cabarrus County Fair invites you to Experience the Sugar Rush this year! What can you find at this year’s fair? 🎡 Exciting Rides & Games: Enjoy a wide variety of thrilling rides and fun games provided by Powers Great American Midways. 🍔 Delicious Fair Food: Indulge in classic fair treats and local favorites, making it a foodie’s paradise. 🐮 Family Fun with Animals: Get up close with adorable animals and learn through interactive exhibits and competitions. 🎸 Live Entertainment: Enjoy a variety of entertainment every night of the week! Have you always wanted to be on stage? Register for...

🐷 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...