Gifts Galore: Find Unique Holiday Gifts in Cabarrus County

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‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! When you’re making a list and checking it twice, make sure to include one-of-a-kind gifts from local Cabarrus County shops.

December 15, 2023

Freshly Roasted Coffee

Verb Coffee Roasters

Freshly roasted and served alongside seasonal delights from their café in Concord, Verb Coffee also makes a great gift. Stop by to grab a bag of beans plus items like sweatshirts, mugs and stickers that make great stocking stuffers.

Local Patriot Roasting Company

A veteran and patriot-owned coffee roastery, Local Patriot Roasting Company sources premium whole beans from iconic coffee-growing regions around the world and roasts them to perfection in Kannapolis. A portion of the proceeds from coffees like Devil Brew, Officer’s Joe and Super Soldier are donated to local veterans and first responders.

Southern Grace Distilleries

There’s only one thing better than a bottle of award-winning bourbon distilled in a former prison: A bottle that includes a gift certificate for a “Behind the Bars” tour of Southern Grace Distilleries, also known as Whiskey Prison, to learn more about the history of moonshining in Cabarrus County and how Conviction spirits are made.

The Bead Lady

The talented designer behind The Bead Lady makes pendants, earrings, bracelets and more with flower petals collected from weddings and other special events. Create a piece of commemorative flower jewelry as a special holiday keepsake. Or, shop the 3,100-square-foot retail space for beads to make a DIY gift.

The Galleries

Housed in the historic 1876 courthouse in downtown Concord, The Galleries feature rotating art exhibits as well as a shop stocked with locally made items, including candles, soap, glassware,  jewelry, leather good and artwork.

ShoeBeeDoo

Stop by this downtown Concord retailer to shop a collection of leather goods, from bags, wallets and waist pouches to shoes. You can watch ShoeBeeDoo owner Cindy Sheppard, whose designs won top honors in the 2018 Our State magazine’s “Made in NC” awards, turning hides into handmade goods in her workshop at the back of the store.

Goldberry Books

Stuff your loved ones’ Christmas stockings with books from Goldberry Books, the family-owned, independent bookstore in downtown Concord. Staff can help you choose bestsellers, biographies, cookbooks and graphic novels that are sure to delight. Can’t choose? A gift card is always a great option.

Old Town Soap Company

Handmade bath bombs, soaps, sugar scrubs, candles and other amazing-smelling items from Old Town Soap Company are ideal stocking-stuffers and hostess gifts. The Kannapolis retailer even stocks paw balm and other pet essentials for the four-legged friends on your holiday gift list.

Cabarrus Cycling Company

Whether you’re shopping for a child’s first bike or surprising a loved one with a coveted e-bike, the cycling experts at Cabarrus Cycling Company can help you find the right make and model for two-wheeled fun. Then, plan your adventure on the many trails throughout Cabarrus County.

Ritchie Hill Bakery

The cheese straws from Ritchie Hill Bakery in Concord are local favorites made from a 100-year-old Southern recipe and baked fresh in small batches daily. Purchase them at local retailers or order online and send a taste of Cabarrus County to loved ones across the country.

Cannon Honey Mill

Give a gift they’ll be buzzing about. Cannon Honey Mill stocks raw, whipped and hot honey from North Carolina beekeepers, as well as locally made bath and beauty products, dog treats, clothing, books and other bee-themed items. Shop at their Kannapolis store or order online.

Sweetest Beginnings

Sweetest Beginnings is the place to shop for baby’s first Christmas. The boutique stocks essentials like clothing, bibs, burp cloths and swaddles, as well as fashions for moms (and mommy-and-me matching outfits), gifts and home accessories.

Local Beer & Wine

Cabo Winery, Dover Vineyards & Rocky River Vineyards

Pick up a bottle of Mistletoe Red and plenty of wine-related gift items from cozy downtown Concord winery, Cabo Winery. As a farm and vineyard, Dover Vineyards is another excellent choice for local wine and specialty food items.

Stop by the tasting room at Rocky River Vineyards in Midland to sample the award-winning red and white muscadine wines before deciding whether the pinot grigio, chardonnay, Moscato or Niagara — all made from grapes grown in the vineyard — is the best choice for holiday dinners and hostess gifts.

Local Brews

Buying for a beer enthusiast? Pick up cans, growlers and merch from Cabarrus County’s craft breweries. During the holiday season, many local breweries host pop-up markets featuring handmade goods from local makers.

Need More Gifts?

For more ideas for the perfect gifts, check out all the places to shop in Cabarrus County.

Experiences also make for memorable presents! From stock car ride-alongs and tickets to a Kannapolis Cannon Ballers baseball game to a Great Wolf Lodge getaway, find ideas for experience-based gifts in the Cabarrus County, NC Destination Guide.

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