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Only in Cabarrus

Fast lanes, relaxed dining and everything in between. Cabarrus County offers unique experiences for everyone.

So Much to Explore

Cabarrus County, North Carolina, is the home of premier motorsports entertainment, exciting music and so much more. In one day, you can discover the state’s music history, wander through a historic gold mine, visit the hometown of a NASCAR legend and speed around an iconic speedway in the driver’s seat of a real NASCAR race car.

This is a place to explore, to try new things, to meet new people. And with our mild climate, Cabarrus County is an ideal place for festivals and activities to experience all throughout the year.

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Discover Downtown

Cabarrus County’s charming communities and up-and-coming cities feature downtown districts where you can stroll, sip and shop the day away. Watch a baseball game in one of the country’s best minor league stadiums. Visit a 19th-century textile mill that now serves as a locally sourced food hall. See performances inside historic venues, catch a movie at one of the oldest single-screen theaters and so much more. In the towns and cities of Cabarrus, you’ll experience the perks of downtown life without the stressors of big cities.

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Meet Your Need for Speed

Cabarrus offers plenty to keep racing fans on their feet — and in the driver’s seat — all year long. Visitors from around the country flock here for major motorsports events like the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Coca-Cola 600 and World of Outlaws World Finals. But no matter the time of year, motorsports excitement remains full throttle in Cabarrus County with several exclusive racing experiences.

Break Out Your Dancin’ Shoes

North Carolina has made an impact on American music, and Cabarrus County offers plenty of ways to explore musical history you won’t find anywhere else. Then experience it firsthand! Check out our Music Events & Concerts to hear the stars of today and tomorrow or dance the night away at an outdoor show.

Enjoy Local Brews

Cabarrus County’s Explore and Pour experience is a guide through our region’s best craft breweries, wineries, bottle shops and even a distillery and a cidery. You can download the app to check into new locations and earn points towards prizes. Sit down and relax, and make a friend, too.

See It All

Ready to make a weekend of it in Cabarrus County? Check out our handy guide to the places to stay in town.

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Cheers to Adventures

What do you get when you combine some of the best craft beverages in our area with a chance to earn cool stuff? It’s Explore and Pour, our new mobile passport program that guides you to Cabarrus County’s breweries, wineries, cidery and distillery, then rewards you for your adventures.

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