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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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Cabarrus County is located just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, North Carolina. Comprised of Kannapolis, Midland, Mount Pleasant, Concord and Harrisburg, N.C. We are home to Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, The Dirt Track, and 90 percent of the race teams in the area, truly making us “Where Racing Lives.”

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Reed Gold Festival and Panning Competition

Name: Reed Gold Festival and Panning Competition
Start: 2017-09-09T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2017-09-09T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Reed Gold Mine

September 9, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $2 – $4

Registration for the panning competition will begin at 09:00 am and panning will begin around noon. There will be categories for youth and adult as well as professional and amateur.

From 10:00 am – 12:00 pm youth will have the opportunity to work log and cradle rockers and view displays on rocks and minerals!

Event – $4 adults, $2 children 3-12 years old

Panning Competition – $5 charge for amateurs, $15 for professional panners

9621 Reed Mine Rd, Midland, NC 28107

(704) 721-4653

Vendors or organizations interested in participating in the event are welcome to contact us at reed@ncdcr.gov.