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From weekly events to annual festivals, there’s always something fun going on in Cabarrus County.

On top of the adventures and experiences available at any time in Cabarrus County, our area’s year-round events are not to be missed. From the roar of the racetrack to the strumming of a steel guitar, tune up your itinerary and plan your trip around the happenings on our calendar.

Spring brings four-wide drag racing, baseball games and unforgettable Memorial Day weekend festivities. Summer features fireworks and more racing during the Summer Shootout Series plus outdoor concerts and Independence Day celebrations. In the fall, come and celebrate NC Beer Month (October) with a variety of Oktoberfests, check out pumpkin-picking experiences and more. When winter arrives, Cabarrus County shines with epic lights displays and hometown parades.

Experience the excitement of every season in Cabarrus County with these special events.

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Events Calendar

From races and rock concerts to art exhibitions, car shows, family-friendly festivals and more, check out the full events calendar for details on all of the upcoming happenings across Cabarrus County.

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Upcoming Events

Oct 1 – 31, 2024

Fall Festival at Riverbend Farm
Riverbend Farm
Midland

Join the 32nd year at Riverbend Farm in Midland, NC, every day in October for wagon rides, pumpkin picking, and fun slides!

Oct 1 – 31, 2024

Sea of Shadows at SEA LIFE Aquarium
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
Concord

This October, dive into the enchanting and mysterious Sea of Shadows: The Secrets of the Deep Sea at SEA LIFE Aquarium! Are you ready to explore the depths where education meets a touch of Halloween magic?

Oct 5 – 12, 2024

Midland Farms Fall Festival
Midland Farms
Midland

Create some family memories at Midland Farms Fall Festival! Featuring two separate days of festivities on October 5th and 12th. Enjoy activities like a tractor-drawn hayride, exploring the large pumpkin patch, and capturing memories at fall-themed photo spots. Kids will love Banjo’s Haybale Mountain, Maggie’s BIG Corn Pit, and visiting Stetson’s Barnyard.