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From great shopping and dining to thrilling motorsports events, we’ve got it all. You can even learn about the deep-rooted history in our region through museums, landmarks, and self-guided tours. And when it’s time to cool your heels, consider unwinding at our tranquil retreats or wineries throughout the county.

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In Cabarrus County you’ll find nearly 30 hotels and more than 2,700 rooms, including hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds, RV parks, and rental homes. As one of the fastest-growing destinations, we feature accommodations at nearly every style and price point.

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Places to Eat

Visitors will have no problem finding places to eat in Cabarrus County. We have a diverse restaurant scene with more than 45 locally owned and operated spots to grab some grub in Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Midland and Mount Pleasant.

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motorsports

Cabarrus County has an unequaled concentration of motorsports attractions, making us a true destination for all race fans. Nicknamed Speed City USA, Concord is home to Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, The Dirt Track and top NASCAR race shops including Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing.

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about cabarrus

Cabarrus County is located just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, North Carolina. We are comprised of Kannapolis, Midland, Mount Pleasant, Concord and Harrisburg, N.C., and are known as Where Racing Lives, as we are the birthplace of NASCAR and home to 90 percent of race team shops.

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Greater Charlotte Survival & Green Living Expo

Name: Greater Charlotte Survival & Green Living Expo
Start: 2017-10-07T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2017-10-08T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Cabarrus Arena & Event Center

October 7 - October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $12 - $16.50

Are you ready for a natural disaster? Could you survive for days, weeks or months without power? If you have thought about what it means to prepare for the worst, the RK Prepper Shows Survival & Green Living Expo is for you. Vendors will be on-site October 7th & 8th at the Cabarrus Arena & Event Center in Concord, NC. Long term food storage, solar power, bug-out kits, tactical gear and so much more will be available to purchase.

Hours:

Saturday Hours: 9-5pm

Sunday Hours: 9-4pm

Tickets:

Adults: $14, VIP: $16.50 – no line, no wait

Kids: 12 & Under Free

VIP Tickets can be purchased online, through our sister website, RK Prepper Shows.

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