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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
Nov 17 – Dec 31, 2023
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord
Enjoy watching a bevy of Christmas movies while experiencing the lights at Speedway Christmas!
Nov 20 – Dec 30, 2023
Village Park
Kannapolis
Experience the festive atmosphere of Christmas in Kannapolis, North Carolina throughout the entire month with the Celebration of Lights. This dazzling event, held at Village Park, showcases over 250,000 lights from November 18 to December 30 (excluding Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).
Nov 20, 2023 – Jan 7, 2024
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord
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.
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