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SUMMARY:Mt. Pleasant Literary Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:16 authors. 3 days. All free. \nJoin Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Library for a celebration of books\, authors\, and the literary arts at the Mt. Pleasant Literary Festival: Chapter 2: The Story Unfolds\, coming March 19-21\, 2026 to the Cabarrus County Library’s Mt. Pleasant Library branch in Mt. Pleasant\, NC. \nFrom preschoolers to adults\, #MPLITFEST has authors and programming for everyone! Meet New York Times bestselling authors at the festival\, with Meagan Church\, Kate Quinn\, and S.A. Cosby headlining each of the three nights. Join us for interactive drawing workshops with Brian Anderson and Hope Larson\, and bring your littles for story time with authors Ashley Belote\, Maya Myers\, and Derick Wilder.  Homeschool and elementary age kids will enjoy two different STEM-focused programs with Annette Whipple\, while aspiring writers will want to secure a spot at Cathy Pickens’ writing workshop intensive. Learn about novelist Tita Ramirez and mystery writer Caleb Wygal’s journeys\, and be sure to make time to see award-winning sci-fi and fantasy author Beth Revis as she discusses her latest YA romantasy. Investigative journalist Valerie Bauerlein will have a Q & A regarding her work investigating the Murdaugh murders in SC. Come hear prize-winning historian David Goldfield share details of his upcoming book\, exploring an important figure in NC textile history. This year also brings master storyteller Donna Washington to #MPLITFEST\, where she will share a can’t-miss program for adults. \nThe Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Library are proud to partner with local indie bookstore Editions Bookstore as the official bookseller for MPLITFEST 2026\, so be sure to check out their table with all the festival authors’ books available for purchase and signing. \nAll events are free; registration is required as seating is limited. All events will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center\, located at 1111 N. Washington St.\, Mt. Pleasant\, NC 28124.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/mt-pleasant-literary-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Library & Active Living Center\, 1111 North Washington Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, NC\, 28124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday Holiday Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Downtown Concord for a festive day of holiday shopping and cheer at the Small Business Saturday Holiday Trail. With two trolleys\, three lcoations and over 100 vendors lining the streets and sidewalks\, it’s the perfect opportunity to find unique gifts\, support local shops and restaurants\, and soak in the holiday spirit. Mark your calendars\, gather your friends and family\, and let’s make this Small Business Saturday a festive celebration of community and local businesses!\nSee you on the Holiday Trail!  \nHere’s what’s in store:\nWrite Letters to Santa: Stop by the Cabarrus Arts Council Artist Market\, where the little ones can send their wish lists directly to the North Pole!\nPhotos with Santa: Capture the magic of the season with a keepsake photo with Santa himself.\nHop on the Trolley: Enjoy a scenic trolley ride with stops at Gibson Mill Market and Southern Strain Brewing Company\, filled with even more local shopping.  \nFor more information\, please visit www.downtownconcordnc.com. 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/small-business-saturday-holiday-trail/
LOCATION:Downtown Concord\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162223
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SUMMARY:25th Anniversary of the Town of Midland
DESCRIPTION:Bring on the birthday wishes! The Town of Midland and the Cabarrus Arts Council invite you to celebrate Midland’s 25th Anniversary on Sunday\, October 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Kate’s Garden Event Center.\nEnjoy local flavors from King of Fire Pizza Truck\, What-A-Burger\, and a special treat of 400 complimentary cups of Italian Ice from CJ’s Italian Ice & Custard\, courtesy of the Town of Midland.\nThe celebration will feature live music from Carolina Ridgeline\, sharing their award-winning blend of bluegrass\, Americana\, and country\, followed by Midland’s own Dawn Anthony with an unforgettable performance of Motown and Soul classics from 4 to 6 p.m.\nWe look forward to honoring this milestone with our community of neighbors\, friends\, and families who make Midland home.\nAbout the Performers:\nCarolina RidgelineBluegrass/Americana/Country\nCarolina Ridgeline is an award winning band with deep musical roots\, made up of good friends\, singers\, and songwriters with the love of performing songs from multiple genres with a strong bluegrass spin.\nDawn Anthony\nMidland resident\, Dawn Anthony\, brings together a collection of world-class musicians who happen to live in the Greater Charlotte Area to perform a blend of Motown and Soul classics.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/25th-anniversary-of-the-town-of-midland/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162223
CREATED:20250923T151525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T151643Z
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SUMMARY:Concord International Festival
DESCRIPTION:Returning for its fifth year\, the Concord International Festival brings the sights\, sounds\, and flavors of the world to Downtown Concord! Celebrate cultural diversity with a full day of live performances\, international food vendors\, arts and crafts\, and a kids’ zone. Hosted in partnership with El Puente Hispano\, this vibrant event unites the community through music\, food\, art\, and traditions from around the globe. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of culture and connection! For more information\, please visit www.concordinternationalfestival.com. 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/concord-international-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Concord\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Art Walk on Union
DESCRIPTION:Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork. Come browse an abundance of handmade artisan goods all crafted by local artists! \nArt Walk on Union is co-hosted by the City of Concord and the Cabarrus Arts Council.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/art-walk-on-union-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Concord\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Walk,CAC Art Walk,CAC Event,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T170000
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SUMMARY:Sinatra\, Stems\, & Sips: A Mother’s Day Affair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mother’s Day at Rocky River Vineyards in Midland with an unforgettable day filled with creativity\, live music\, and local flavors! On Sunday\, May 11th\, craft a custom bouquet with Twin Blooms Flower Cart\, sip on a glass of wine\, and enjoy a live Frank Sinatra tribute performance by Tracey Bentley. Treat Mom to delicious bites from Thai Smile Street Food and shop for a special keepsake from Bee-U-tifully Linked’s permanent jewelry. Tickets are $35.00 and include the bouquet-making experience and one glass of wine. Reservations are required by May 1st—call 704.781.5035 to reserve your spot! Food and jewelry are available for additional purchase. Don’t forget to check in Explore & Pour to earn rewards while you support local! For more information\, visit www.explorecabarrus.com
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/sinatra-stems-sips-a-mothers-day-affair/
LOCATION:Rocky River Vinyards\, 11685 Reed Mine Rd\, Midland\, North Carolina\, 28107
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Festival,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T180000
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SUMMARY:Spring Festival at Rocky River Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Spend a perfect spring day at Rocky River Vineyards in Midland\, NC! Enjoy live music as you browse artisan craft vendors\, sip on your favorite wines or refreshing wine slushies\, and enjoy tasty options from local food trucks. It’s a day full of shopping\, sipping\, and soaking in the spring vibes. Rocky River Vineyard is also a stop on Explore & Pour\, Cabarrus County’s craft beverage trail. Be sure to check in using the free mobile pass and start earning prizes for supporting local! Admission is free.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/spring-festival-at-rocky-river-vineyards/
LOCATION:Rocky River Vinyards\, 11685 Reed Mine Rd\, Midland\, North Carolina\, 28107
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
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CREATED:20250417T200606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T200827Z
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SUMMARY:Carolinas Community Band Festival
DESCRIPTION:Piedmont Community Band is excited to announce our inaugural Carolinas Community Band Festival on April 26\, 2025\, from 11 a. m. to 4 p.m. at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center! A celebration of four local symphonic community bands and talent from right here in the Carolinas. Each band will give a concert of approximately 40 minutes\, allowing everyone to enjoy their music and experience their style. We will also have local music related vendors showcasing their services and products. Lastly\, like any proper get together\, we will host local food trucks for lunch and snacks! Admission is FREE! Help us put the ‘community’ in Community Band and support your local music programs with us this coming spring. Who knows – maybe it will be you dusting off an instrument and joining us in years to come!
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/carolinas-community-band-festival/
LOCATION:Kannapolis Performing Arts Center\, 415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave\, Kannapolis\, NC\, 28083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000
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SUMMARY:Mt. Pleasant Literary Festival - Adult\, Teen & Authors!
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Mt. Pleasant Library are proud to announce the Children\, Adult and Teen’s lineup for our 2025 Literary Festival. Eric Litwin will perform three shows where he sings and dances and tells us all about his Pete the Cat books. We’ll have Joan Holub lead a graphic novel workshop. Kimberly Wilson will teach our elementary children draw and learn about his popular series Owly. Dr. Sadie Leder will lead a special story time to tell us about the trouble Boopers the Bad Cat can get into! For the Adults\, Craig Johnson will be here all the way from Wyoming to talk about his popular Longmire series\, which has been turned into a popular Netflix series. Mary Alice Monroe is releasing her first adult book in four years and will be here to tell us all about it! We are also hosting Inspirational author Lauren Denton\, local author Emily Francis\, Peot Maurice Manning and new up and coming author Terah Shelton Harris. For the Teen group\, Megan Shepherd will be offering a writer’s workshop. We have an exciting line up for ALL Ages! \nThanks to the gracious donations from local businesses and a grant from the Cabarrus Arts Council all these events are FREE! All Ages Welcome; FREE; No Registration Required; Mt. Pleasant Library; 1111 North Washington Street; Mt. Pleasant; For more information\, visit www.mpfol.org/mp-literary-festival
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/mt-pleasant-literary-festival-adult-teen-authors-3/
LOCATION:Mt. Pleasant Library\, 1111 North Washington Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, NC\, 28124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Library Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162223
CREATED:20250224T191619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T191619Z
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SUMMARY:Mt. Pleasant Literary Festival - Adult\, Teen & Authors!
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Mt. Pleasant Library are proud to announce the Children\, Adult and Teen’s lineup for our 2025 Literary Festival. Eric Litwin will perform three shows where he sings and dances and tells us all about his Pete the Cat books. We’ll have Joan Holub lead a graphic novel workshop. Kimberly Wilson will teach our elementary children draw and learn about his popular series Owly. Dr. Sadie Leder will lead a special story time to tell us about the trouble Boopers the Bad Cat can get into! For the Adults\, Craig Johnson will be here all the way from Wyoming to talk about his popular Longmire series\, which has been turned into a popular Netflix series. Mary Alice Monroe is releasing her first adult book in four years and will be here to tell us all about it! We are also hosting Inspirational author Lauren Denton\, local author Emily Francis\, Peot Maurice Manning and new up and coming author Terah Shelton Harris. For the Teen group\, Megan Shepherd will be offering a writer’s workshop. We have an exciting line up for ALL Ages! \nThanks to the gracious donations from local businesses and a grant from the Cabarrus Arts Council all these events are FREE! All Ages Welcome; FREE; No Registration Required; Mt. Pleasant Library; 1111 North Washington Street; Mt. Pleasant; For more information\, visit www.mpfol.org/mp-literary-festival
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/mt-pleasant-literary-festival-adult-teen-authors-2/
LOCATION:Mt. Pleasant Library\, 1111 North Washington Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, NC\, 28124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Library Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162223
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T191220Z
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SUMMARY:Mt. Pleasant Literary Festival - Adult\, Teen & Authors!
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Mt. Pleasant Library are proud to announce the Children\, Adult and Teen’s lineup for our 2025 Literary Festival. Eric Litwin will perform three shows where he sings and dances and tells us all about his Pete the Cat books. We’ll have Joan Holub lead a graphic novel workshop. Kimberly Wilson will teach our elementary children draw and learn about his popular series Owly. Dr. Sadie Leder will lead a special story time to tell us about the trouble Boopers the Bad Cat can get into! For the Adults\, Craig Johnson will be here all the way from Wyoming to talk about his popular Longmire series\, which has been turned into a popular Netflix series. Mary Alice Monroe is releasing her first adult book in four years and will be here to tell us all about it! We are also hosting Inspirational author Lauren Denton\, local author Emily Francis\, Peot Maurice Manning and new up and coming author Terah Shelton Harris. For the Teen group\, Megan Shepherd will be offering a writer’s workshop. We have an exciting line up for ALL Ages! \nThanks to the gracious donations from local businesses and a grant from the Cabarrus Arts Council all these events are FREE! All Ages Welcome; FREE; No Registration Required; Mt. Pleasant Library; 1111 North Washington Street; Mt. Pleasant; For more information\, visit www.mpfol.org/mp-literary-festival
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/mt-pleasant-literary-festival-adult-teen-authors/
LOCATION:Mt. Pleasant Library\, 1111 North Washington Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, NC\, 28124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Library Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T161658Z
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SUMMARY:Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of light and wonder at the Tianyu Lights Festival\, coming to Concord Mills from April 18 to June 22. Experience 25 breathtaking lantern displays\, an interactive illuminated playground\, and live acrobatic performances. Walk through enchanted lands\, meet talking parrots\, and explore an underwater kingdom—all glowing with color and creativity. The show will be open Wednesday through Sunday nights in April and May\, and Tuesday through Sunday nights in June\, including the popular Easter and Memorial Day holiday weekends. Entry times begin at 6:30 p.m.\, with the last entry at 9:00 p.m. every day.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/tianyu-lights-festival-at-concord-mills/
LOCATION:Concord Mills\, 8111 Concord Mills Blvd\, Concord\, NC\, 28027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Weekly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T200000
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SUMMARY:Cabarrus County Schools Youth Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Us! Cabarrus County Schools Arts Festival showcasing visual and performing arts. The public is invited to visit and view the extraordinary work of our talented students. Join us for an evening of fantastic performances\, food\, and fun! Free Event; All Ages; No Registration Required; Gibson Mill Market\, 305 McGill Avenue Northwest\, Concord. For more information\, visit www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/cabarrus-county-schools-youth-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Gibson Mill\, 325 McGill Avenue\, Concord\, NC\, 28026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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