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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.
Get ready for one of the largest holiday celebrations in the Southeast. Speedway Christmas, presented by Atrium Health, features five-million Christmas lights strewn across a four-mile course.
Head to Concord Mills Mall and experience Sea of Lights at SEA Life Aquarium's annual event, Sea of Lights! SEA Life Aquarium transforms into an underwater winter wonderland from December 1st - January 3rd.
Prepare to be mesmerized as Cirque du Soleil enchants Cabarrus County December 16 - January 14, 2023 at Charlotte Motor Speedway! Acrobats, dancers, and musicians will create a show that you do not want to miss!
Concord is in the heart of NASCAR country and home to fast-paced action at the racetrack and beyond. You’ll find everything from motorspor...
The history of Kannapolis extends back to 1906 after James William Cannon, founder of Cannon Mills, purchased a plot of land and started bui...
The small town of Midland boasts a big history as the site of America’s first documented discovery of gold! Today — centuries after that...