SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Weekly lifestyle e-newsletter covering where to eat, drink, shop, and play in Cabarrus County.

💎 💎 💎 A Legacy of Family Tradition and Community for 70 Years 💎 💎 💎

Ellis Jewelers is having a 70% off sale and a raffle to benefit local charities in celebration of 70 years in business.

📍 Concord (Downtown) | 29 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025

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Ellis Jewelers is going BIG for their 70th Anniversary with a sale and a raffle.

✨💙 For TWO DAYS (Sept 22nd and 23rd) customers can enjoy up to 70% off seven cases of incredible jewelry! See their doorbuster sales online.

💰 You can also buy tickets for a chance to WIN a $1070 shopping spree during the 70th Anniversary Charity Raffle. 1 Ticket $10 | 4 Tickets $30 | 10 Tickets $50 | 25 Tickets $100.

The winner will be announced on Sept 26th.

PLUS, the raffle winner will get to pick from one of four Cabarrus County Charities to receive proceeds from the raffle. All Charities will receive a minimum donation of $370.

Visit the CW website for our interview with Dan and the story behind his families’ legacy in the jewelry business and his commitment to the community.

🌾🛒🚜 Modern Farm/General Store Fusion Coming to CabCo

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

Barrier Farms renovates General Store, expanding its farming footprint in Mount Pleasant.

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🥩🛒🌱 Barrier Farms is a fourth-generation family-run farm in Mount Pleasant, dedicated to providing pasture-raised meats and GMO-free grains to the community.

• Levi and Tia Barrier have continued the legacy by offering a diverse range of products in their Farm Store, a renovated chicken coup.

However, they are expanding by renovating the original Barrier General Store with a focus on bridging the gap between consumers and local farmers.

🎉 Grand opening on Sept 30th from 10am - 4pm. Enjoy 🍦 free ice cream, 💰 special discounts, and an opportunity for neighbors to come together in the spirit of 🤝community and 🌱 agriculture. 🎈🌾

Visit the CW website to learn more about this family business and what they have planned for this new venture.

🍻 🥨 🍂 Cabarrus Brewing Co. Offers Authentic Oktoberfest Experience

Cabarrus Brewing Company celebrates Oktoberfest with a jam-packed lineup of beer, food, and entertainment that you won’t want to miss.

What you can expect…

Lots of beer-related activities including the Keg Tapping Ceremony, Brewing Tours, and a full lineup of Live Music.

💪🍻 But you can also get involved with Costume Contests, Stein Holding Contests, and Boot Chugging Contests.

For the brave and hungry, 🌭 the Brat Eating Contest starts at 6:30pm on Saturday, where contestants compete to finish six brats in record time for a chance to win a 💰 $100 gift card.

Many German-inspired items have been added to the menu for you to enjoy (see menu and pictures).

🍽️ The Kitchen will also feature Full Course Special German Dinners from Sunday, Sept 24th through Tuesday, Sept 26th.

Visit our CW website for food photos and more details about the weekend.

🌟📸💃 Lights, Camera, Action! It’s Fashion Night

The Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation is hosting its 43rd Annual Foundation Fashion Night on Oct 25th.

🌆 This year’s theme is a Broadway, New York themed runway with local models, stores 🛍️, and restaurants 🍽️ all coming together for one passion: Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital ❤️.

All the dollars 💵 raised from this year's show will go to support 10 major areas of the hospital (view online) 🏥.

Tickets are $75 and are available for purchase online. Foundation Fashion Night sells out every year, so don’t wait to get your tickets!

Visit the CW website to see photos from previous years and learn more about this unique event.

Noteworthy Nuggets

🍔🔥 Get ready for a flavor explosion at Buzzed Viking Brewing Company on Sept 21st! Introducing THE BIG BEEF: a half-pound flame-broiled Angus burger with your choice of toppings, served with crispy waffle fries PLUS the return of the Headless Horseman.🎃🍻

🏗️🎉 Downtown Concord is excited to honor National Construction Appreciation Week from Sept 22nd to 24th highlighting the significance of supporting local during ongoing construction projects. Kids can grab construction hats and Bingo cards from participating downtown businesses, and those who complete the Bingo card will have a chance to win Downtown Dollars! 🛠️🧒

🎉 73 & Main Restaurant has launched the perfect lineup of 🍸 Fall Cocktails full of 🍎 seasonal flavors to get you in the mood for crisp, cool nights!

🏁 The 🏎️ Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway are coming to CabCo Sept 22nd-24th. Every ticket is a pit pass, giving fans unmatched access to the drivers and crews who power the NHRA's thunderous, 11,000-horsepower machines to their limits! General Admission starts at $30.

🕺🎤🎶 If you love the King of Rock-and-Roll, then don't miss Jacob Eder delivering his award-winning performance, A Tribute to Elvis presents "A Night with Elvis", showing at the Old Courthouse Theatre on Sept 30th from 7-10pm. 🎟️ Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.

🏙️🚗 Explore the future of the Concord Mills and Bruton Smith Blvd Corridor at The Boulevards Community Open House on Sept 28th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Speedway Club Ballroom to share your vision for these vital city roads and entertainment hubs!

🎸 Breakaway Carolina 2023 is almost here! The zMAX DRAGWAY will come to life Sept 29th-30th for this Music Festival where music, art, creativity, and community come together for a weekend escape into a world of pure fun. 🎟️ Individual and 2-day tickets available!

📣 Help shape the future of Downtown Concord! Complete the Community Brand Survey to share your thoughts to identify the heart of the city. Your input is vital to this City of Concord initiative. Survey takes 5 minutes or less.

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