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Cities & Towns
The people, places and experiences in Cabarrus County’s five communities make it one of a kind.
Cabarrus County is located in the vibrant Piedmont region of south-central North Carolina, just 20 minutes northeast of Charlotte. Conveniently situated halfway between the state’s stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and famed coastline, the five distinct communities of Cabarrus County are home to an allure all their own.
Comprised of the cities of Concord and Kannapolis, and the towns of Harrisburg, Midland and Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus County is renowned for auto racing. The area’s exciting motorsports heritage includes iconic venues such as Charlotte Motor Speedway and zMAX Dragway, NASCAR race shops and the hometown of legendary driver, Dale Earnhardt Sr.
And Cabarrus County offers even more beyond its exclusive motorsports experiences. It’s a region steeped in history dating back to 1792. Discover the area’s history in the restored walls of restaurants, breweries and our local distillery. It’s in storied grandstand seats and lyrics written by local musicians, carved into commemorative bricks, running through Little Meadow Creek and woven through downtown streets.
Upcoming Events
Apr 23 – 28, 2024
Atrium Health Ballpark
Kannapolis
Visit Atrium Health Ballpark in Downtown Kannapolis to cheer on Cabarrus County's hometown team and Low-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers!
Apr 26 – 28, 2024
zMAX Dragway
Concord
Nitro thunder returns to zMAX Dragway! Every ticket is a pit pass, so come early to see your favorite drivers and their cars up-close before a festival of 40,000 horsepower ignites the excitement!
Apr 26 – 27, 2024
Greenlife Family Farms
Concord
Dive into the heart of summer with a two day celebration at the BrightFire Music & Arts Festival – a kaleidoscope of music, art, fire, dance, and nature.
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