APRIL 19, 2023

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

Thirsty Thursday, Post-Game Fireworks Saturday, and Bark in the Park Sunday!

🍇 Midland Vineyards Hosts Wine Tastings and Events

Rocky River Vineyards is a 45-acre, family-owned and operated vineyard and winery, tucked into the hills of Midland and was the first vineyard in Cabarrus County.

What kind of wine do they make? Their award-winning signature wines range in flavor from a sweet red or white muscadine wine to classic, dry varietals such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Merlot blend, among others.

🍷 Sample a variety of wines and wine slushies at their bar during a tasting or purchase individual glasses or bottles of wine to enjoy anywhere on the property. There is also a gift shop with all kinds of wine-themed unique gifts.

April is a busy month at Rocky River featuring Live Music with Jessica Yates (2-5pm on April 23), their Annual Spring Festival (12-6pm on April 29), and Live Music with Marte Maney (2-5pm on April 30).

Visit the Cabarrus Weekly website to learn more about their wine, events, and the health benefits of Muscadine wines.

🍨 The “Scoop” on Popular Custard Franchise

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

This local Abbott’s Frozen Custard franchise was the FIRST one to open in all of North Carolina and they’ve been recognized as the Chamber’s New Business of the Year!

Owner Shannon Leckinger operates Abbott’s Frozen Custard, located in one of the fastest growing parts of Cabarrus County, The Shoppes at Edison Square.

With 7 rotating flavors daily and over 100 in their arsenal, there is always something delicious happening at Abbott's. Shannon says “It’s not the same as everybody else.” It’s what sets them apart.

🦄 🍦 She loves to come up with her own fun flavor ideas like Unicorn Fluff and Wookies & Cream, her nod to Star Wars. The daily flavors are shared every day on Facebook and Instagram.

Learn more about how this business got its start, their connection with the community, and see some of their specialty cakes for Mother’s Day and Graduation!

🌼 SpringFest Vendor Market Coming to CBC

Cabarrus Brewing Company (CBC) is hosting over 80 local craft vendors this Saturday, April 22nd from 11am-5pm. The SpringFest Vendor Market started in 2018 and has been a huge success every year. Stacey Griffin, co-owner of CBC, says one of the objectives of the Market “is to help support local small businesses.”

🛍️ What will you find? Handmade crafts, jewelry, artists, services, and other vendors who are ALL businesses from our community!

🎶 Also happening. Starting at 7pm, James Brickey will make his CBC debut playing an acoustic mix of 90’s grunge and alternative-rock classics.

🍺 Food Trucks and Beer Release! Be the first to try The Throne Imperial Stout.

Visit the website to learn more about this event, meet some of the vendors, and mark your calendar for other markets coming to Cabarrus Brewing this year!

FEATURED NONPROFIT EVENT

🎨 Breakfast for the Arts Coming in May!

The Cabarrus Arts Council (CAC) is celebrating with their Breakfast for the Arts on May 26th from 8–9am at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Concord.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast, watch performers of all ages take the stage, and listen as local people share the impact of the arts on their lives.

This annual fundraiser for the CAC has become a community favorite that fills the ballroom and will fill your heart with pride for how people in Cabarrus County support the arts.

The Cabarrus Arts Council hosts school programs, family days, supports various arts organizations, and has a gallery and theater for live performances in downtown Concord.

You can support this event by serving as a Table Host. Learn more on their website.

📷 See photos from the 2022 Breakfast for the Arts.

🎶 🎥 Kannapolis Announces Summer Concerts and Movies

Major recording artists are coming to Cabarrus County this summer! The Kannapolis Summer Concert Series is highlighted by Deana Carter, Grand Funk Railroad, Collective Soul, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, and Chairmen of the Board.

📍 Where is it happening? Concerts and movies are held at Kannapolis’ large outdoor amphitheater in Village Park. More concerts take place on Thursdays in Veterans Park. Movies are held on Friday evenings with a few Spanish movie nights on Sundays.

What do I need to know? Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Admission is free, but food and drinks will be for sale. See the summer schedule.

🎆 Fireworks! The Charlotte Symphony plays every summer in honor of Independence Day. See them on Saturday, July 1 with Fireworks to follow!

Noteworthy Nuggets

🐎 The Cabarrus County Saddle Club is hosting their Spring Round-Up Festival on April 22nd from 11am-3pm in Concord. There will be a petting zoo ($5 to feed animals), games, hay rides ($5), food vendors, and shopping with local vendors! It is a cash only event.

🧜‍♀️ 📷 Mermaid Adventure at Sea Life will be available for two more weekends at Concord Mills. Guests can take photos with a live mermaid, get a mermaid makeover, and enjoy the underwater adventure! Note: Mermaid makeovers and photos ops are additional from admission.

🥩🍻 73 and Main is offering Tomahawk Thursdays featuring a 48 oz Tomahawk Bone-In Ribeye, 2 salads, 2 standard sides, and a dessert to share for $95. They also have $5 draft beers and 15% off bottles of wine on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

🔬 🧮 Kannapolis is hosting a free We're Building STEAM Festival on April 22, 26, and 27 at the North Carolina Research Campus. This family event will have activities celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM).

🕰️ Ruffin’s Roost is having their Spring at the Farm Antiques Market on April 22nd from 8am-4pm. Shop over 50 curated antique and vintage artisan vendors. Live music featuring The Voice finalist, John Sullivan, food and beverages from 73 & Main Restaurant and The Bakery at Mount Pleasant.

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