The festival will be at the Village Park AmphitheaPark Amphitheaater, between West A and C Streets off Dale Earnhardt Boulevard.

The Beach Music Festival will feature Jim Quick & Coastline, The Band of Gold, The Embers and The Craig Woolard Band. The weekend will feature a variety of beach music in addition to jazz, rock, and bluegrass.

The festival kicks off Friday with Jim Quick & Coastline playing a mix of blues, rock, jazz, and soul. On Saturday, The Band of Gold plays at 5 p.m., followed by The Embers at 6:30 p.m. and The Craig Woolard Band at 8:30 p.m.

This is the last concert for the summer, butt Movies in the Park and Stories Under the Stars will continue.

Summer Event Series - BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL - Craig Woolard Band

Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 8:30 p.m.
Village Park

Toyota of Concord Present the 2010 Summer Event Series

Cost: FREE

For six dates this summer, the Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department will host a different concert at the beautiful Village Park Amphitheater.

**Venue Information**

Parking for outdoor concerts will be available at the outer parking lots along Dale Earnhardt Boulevard with free shuttles to Village Park. The Village Park parking lot will be reserved for handicap parking only (valid handicap placard or license plate required). Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are permitted and concessions will be available. Please NO pets, alcohol, grilling or glass bottles.

In case of inclement weather, this series may be cancelled. To confirm the schedule or if you have any questions, please call us at 704-920-4343.

Summer Concert Series - BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL - The Band of Gold

Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.
Village Park

Toyota of Concord Present the 2010 Summer Event Series

Cost: FREE

For six dates this summer, the Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department will host a different concert at the beautiful Village Park Amphitheater.

**Venue Information**

Parking for outdoor concerts will be available at the outer parking lots along Dale Earnhardt Boulevard with free shuttles to Village Park. The Village Park parking lot will be reserved for handicap parking only (valid handicap placard or license plate required). Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are permitted and concessions will be available. Please NO pets, alcohol, grilling or glass bottles.

In case of inclement weather, this series may be cancelled. To confirm the schedule or if you have any questions, please call us at 704-920-4343.

Beach Music Festival: Jim Quick & Coast Line

Friday, July 30 7:00pm at Village Park Amphitheater, Kannapolis, NC This concert is part of the Summer Concert Series, in which, for six dates this summer, the Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department will host a different concert at the Village Park Amphitheater.

Village Park Amphitheater
W C St & Loop Rd N
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 920-4343

2010 Teen Summer Reading Program

Cabarrus County Public Library-Concord Branch

TIMES: Mon, June 14 - Thu, Aug. 5

COST: Free

The 2010 Teen Summer Reading Program at the Concord Library kicks off on Monday, June 14. The theme for this year’s program is “Make Waves @ Your Library.” Teens from rising 6th grade to the 12th grade can register at the library beginning on June 14 and receive a free gift bag with a Kannapolis Intimidators game ticket. They will also have the opportunity to record their reading and win prizes, and to register for and participate in programs throughout the summer. The Teen Summer Reading Program ends on Thursday, August 5.

Cabarrus County Public
Library-Concord Branch
27 Union St., N
Concord, NC 28025
704-920-2050

Summer Readers Festival

ORGANIZATION: Cabarrus County Public Library - Concord

TIMES: Wed, Aug. 4 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

COST: Free

10:00 - 1:00 - Child/Parent 11:00 - 1:00 - Daycare & School Groups are welcome to attend!

Cabarrus County Summer Readers will celebrate the end of the Reading Program with a Festival at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center. Mark Lippard, a juggler and stilt walker will be on hand to showcase his skills. Carnival games, crawlthroughs, inflatables and a trackless train will also be there for the preschoolers through grade 5 to enjoy! Demonstrations from Concord Academy of Martial Arts, the Cabarrus County Gymnastics as well as fingerprinting from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department will also be available. Crawl through a smoke filled house courtsey of the City of Concord Fire and Life Safety Department and learn about fire safety. These events and many more will be available for the Cabarrus County Summer Readers Festival!

Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
4551 Old Airport Road,
Concord, NC 28025.
704-920-2058

Cabarrus County Public
Library - Concord
27 Union Street North Concord,
NC 28025
704-920-2058

Summer Readers' Festival

Wednesday, Aug 4 10:00am to 1:00pm at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, Concord, NC
Schools & groups/daycares, please arrive after 11:00 AM)
Event Description: Games, Inflatables, Crawl Throughs, Trackless Train, Concord Fire Department Smoke House, DARE Officers from Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Dept., Buscuit & Gravy from Bob Evans, Cabot Cheese Giveaways, mark Lippard (stiltwalker, magician & balloon artist)– Roving Entertainment, Demos from Cabarrus County Gymnastics, Concord Academy of martial Arts Sponsored by: Cabarrus County Public Library

Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
4751 N. Carolina 49
Concord, NC 28026
(704) 920-3976

Stories Under the Stars - Scott Links

Saturday, August 21, 2010 | 7:00 p.m.
Kannapolis Library

2010 Toyota of Concord Summer Event Series

Cost: FREE

The City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Cabarrus County Library - Kannapolis Branch, is excited to announce another, free Stories Under the Stars session as part of their summer events series. Join us on the patio at the Kannapolis Branch Library, 850 Mountain St., Kannapolis.

Scott brings a variety magic and wonderment to literature and this performance.

Cabarrus County Fair

Tickets

Plan ahead, all transactions at the Fair are Cash Only.

Discount Tickets on sale August 1, 2010 until September 9, 2010 at the Concord Mills Guest Service Desk and the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Box Office While Supplies Last.

Admission

•Ages 5 and under are FREE
•Ages 6 - 11 are $3
•Ages 12 and over are $7
•with Military ID $5
•Ages 65 and over are $5
•Parking is FREE

Fair Hours

•Weekdays 4pm-11pm
•Saturdays 1pm-11pm
•Sunday 1pm-10pm

Rides

•$1 per ticket or
•$20 for Ride Wristbands which allow you unlimited access on mechanical rides only for one day of the fair. Some rides may require extra tickets in addition to the wristband. Please check with the ticket agent on the midway before purchasing for specifics.

Specials

Saturday, September 11th Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

•Free General Gate Admission for All from 1-3 pm only. Rides not included.
Sunday, September 12th CH3 Canned Food Drive

•General Gate Admission for All from 1-3pm only with 4 canned food items for adults and 2 for children. Rides not included.
Tuesday, September 14th School Night

•Students receive $2.00 off gate admission. School personnel receive $3.00 off gate admission. All must present coupon distributed by the schools to receive discount. Rides not included.
Thursday, September 16th Salute to Seniors Night

•Admission price of $4.00 for Seniors 65 and over from 4pm–6pm only. Rides not included.

Candace Storey - Fair Manager
Tonya Gill - Fair Coordinator
Mary Ann Cooper - Exhibit Director
Matt Barrier - Barn Supervisor

Phone: 704.786.7221
Fax: 704.795.1517
Mailing Address
PO Box 707
Concord, NC 28026-0707

Physical Address
4759 Highway 49 North
Concord, NC 28025

Friday, September 10, 2010

4:00 pm Gates, Buildings, Petting Zoo & Midway Open
4:30 pm
5:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
5:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
6:00 pm
6:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs

Saturday, September 11, 2010

8:00 am - 1:00 noon Check-in for Open Youth Horse Show
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Make it w/Wool Competition: Cabarrus Rooms
1:00 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Gates, Buildings, Petting Zoo & Midway Open Open Youth Horse Show: Event Center Show Ring
1:30 pm
2:00 pm Cabarrus County Fair Pageant: Independent Tribune Arena Stage
2:30 pm
3:00 pm Fashion Review Make It w/Wool Competition: Cabarrus Rooms
3:30 pm
4:00 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
4:30 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
6:30 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
7:00 pm
7:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
8:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
8:30 pm
9:00 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
9:30 pm
10:00 pm Gold Hall and Event Center Close
10:30 pm
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Sunday, September 12, 2010

8:00 am - 12:00 noon Check-in Depts. D & E (Sheep & Goats)
1:00 pm Gates, Buildings, Petting Zoo & Midway Open Sheep & Goat Show: Event Center Show Ring
3:00 pm Diaper Derby: Independent Tribune Stage
4:00 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
4:30 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
6:00 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
6:30 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
7:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
8:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
9:00 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs Gold Hall and Event Center Close
10:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Monday, September 13, 2010

8:00 am - 3:00 pm Check- in Depts. D & E (Beef) in Events Center A
9:00 am Agribusiness School Day Program - 6th Graders
4:00 pm Gates, Buildings, Petting Zoo & Midway Open
5:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
5:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
6:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
7:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
7:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
9:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
9:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
10:00 pm Gold Hall and Event Center Close
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

9:00 am Agribusiness School Day Program - 6th Graders
4:00 pm Gates, Buildings, Petting Zoo & Midway Open
5:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
5:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
6:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
7:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
7:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
9:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
9:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
10:00 pm Gold Hall and Event Center Close
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
9:00 am Agribusiness School Day Program – 6th Graders
4:00 pm Gates, Buildings, Petting Zoo & Midway Open
5:00 pm Beef Cattle Show, Event Center Show Ring Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
5:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
6:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
7:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
7:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
9:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
9:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
10:00 pm Gold Hall and Event Center Close
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Thursday, September 16, 2010

9:00 am – 11:00 am Check-in Depts. D & E (Dairy) in Events Center A
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Salute to Senior Citizens: Cabarrus Rooms
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Radio Disney Rock Show: Indep. Tribune Stage. Do You Rock? Join the Radio Disney Rock Show. Dress as your favorite Disney Rock Star and bring your air guitar! Family and friends can join us on stage for a lip synch showcase, family air band battle and dance to the Howdown Throwdown! Rock on with Radio Disney AM 1480!
4:00 pm Gates, Buildings, Petting Zoo & Midway Open
5:00 pm Dairy Cattle Show, Event Center Show Ring Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
5:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
6:00 pm Agricultural Fair, Inc. Scholarship Fund Pie Contest and Auction: Independent Tribune Stage
6:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
7:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
7:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
9:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
9:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
10:00 pm Gold Hall and Event Center Close
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Friday, September 17, 2010
10:00 am Preschool and Kindergarten Program: Event Center Call 704- 786-7221 for Reservations
4:00 pm Gates, Buildings, Petting Zoo & Midway Open
5:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
5:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
6:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
7:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
7:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
8:30 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
9:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
10:00 pm Gold Hall and Event Center Close
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Saturday, September 18, 2010

1:00 pm Gates, Building, Petting Zoo & Midway Open
4:00 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
4:30 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
6:00 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
6:30 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
7:30 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
8:00 pm Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Artist
9:00 pm Robinson’s Racing & Swimming Pigs
10:00 pm Gold Hall and Event Center Close
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Malicjewels Jewelry & Gift Show

Friday, Nov 12 12:00pm to 6:00pm at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, Concord, NC

This unique show combines one location, two markets and three days of buying! MalicJewels brings together the depth and breadth of jewelry, gift, apparel and accessories at one time and all in one location. Whether you are looking for loose diamonds and colored gemstones, finished pieces in contemporary to antique, estate, costume, custom designed, gold, silver, titanium, finished beaded jewelry or beading supplies

Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
4751 N. Carolina 49
Concord, NC 28026
(704) 920-3976

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