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Summer Shootout Series - Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts the Summer Shootout Series during June and July. In addition to a full program of Legend Car and Bandolero racing, the Summer Shootout Series includes special attractions, such as school bus race nights and a huge Fireworks Extravaganza Night! Racing action takes place under the lights on the quarter-mile oval located on the speedway's front straightaway. June and July.

Address: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South , Concord, North Carolina
Web: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Fee: Admission

February

12 - 14 Greater Charlotte Camper & RV Show - Address: 4751 NC Highway 49 at Old Airport Rd. , Concord, North Carolina
Ph: (704)920-3976 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Fee

March

21 - 1NC0304003e051 - Concord Charlotte Fair - Enjoy family fun at the fair with thrilling midway rides and games for all ages, favorite fair food, and live entertainment (free with admission) including Carolina DockDogs aquatic acrobatic competitions, a petting zoo, Aerial Stunt Show by Laura J, and edge-of-your-seat performances by world-famous escape artist Lady Houdini.

Visit the website for advance admission tickets ($10; $7 for ages 5-11; free for kids 4 & younger) and a 1-day RocketPass (admission/ride combo) for $40. (Pre-sale ends March 20. Base prices exclude convenience fee & sales tax.)

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $35 on site ($37 by credit card) and $5 off Monday - Thursday with a fair flyer. See the website for ride ticket prices and Special Deal Days.

Fair hours: 4-10 pm Monday - Thursday, 4-11 pm Friday, 1-11 pm Saturday, 1-10 pm Sunday

Onsite parking is $5 (cash only). Fairgoers under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult (21+).

Address: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 6558 Bruton Smith Blvd. , Concord, North Carolina
Email: charlottefairnc@gmail.com
Web: thecharlottefair.com
Fee: $12 gate admission; $8 for ages 5-11; free for kids 4 & younger

April

4 - 7 Charlotte AutoFair - The largest collector vehicle event in the Southeast.
Thousands of colorful classic cars, customs and hot rods from all eras
More than 1,500 collectible vehicles for sale
More than 50 car club displays
10,000 vendor spaces
A family-friendly Kids' Zone

Address: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South , Concord, North Carolina
Web: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Fee: Admission

13NC0304003e049 - Concord AM STATION BAND - AM STATION BAND live at the Speak Easy Ale House in Concord NC. Come out enjoy the food and live music. AM STATION Swing, JumpBlues, Rockabilly, Rock&Roll and enjoy the car show there in downtown Concord NC. Show starts 9:00 pm.
Check out AM STATION at reverbnation.com/amstation or facebook am station

Address: 1860 Mulberry Rd , Concord, North Carolina
Ph: 704-425-5534 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 704-425-5534
Email: kayceeconcord@aol.com
Web: www,reverbnation.com/amstation
Fee: Free

26 - 28 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - NHRA Camping World Series
Every NHRA Four-Wide Nationals ticket is a pit pass, so come early to see your favorite NHRA drivers and their 11,000-horsepower cars before the tree is lit and the tires are squealing! Kids 12 and under get in FREE with a paying adult!

Address: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South , Concord, North Carolina
Email: tickets@lowesmotorspeedway.com
Web: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Fee: Admission

May

8 - 11 COLOSSAL 100 - For the first time since 2009, the Colossal 100 is back at The Dirt Track! Super Late Model racing's biggest stars will vie for victory in a dirt-flying showcase of speed!

Four days of heat races, B-Mains and features are on tap, creating a can't-miss weekend of action for all dirt-racing fans! Click below to lock in your tickets today!.

Address: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South , Concord, North Carolina
Email: tickets@lowesmotorspeedway.com
Web: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Fee: Admission

10 Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown - The dirt will fly when the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the Outlaw Showdown. The winged, 850-horsepower open-wheel, sprint cars take to the four-tenths-mile clay oval to compete for the prize money and prestige of winning at The Dirt Track! 7:15pm.

Address: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South , Concord, North Carolina
Email: tickets@lowesmotorspeedway.com
Web: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Fee: Admission

11 Charlotte Motor Speedway HISTORY 300 - NASCAR Nationwide Series regulars will battle against various NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers in this 300-mile showdown. The History 300 is an opportunity for fans to see great racing action with tickets starting at just $25 and children 13 and under are FREE! 2:45pm.

Address: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South , Concord, North Carolina
Email: tickets@lowesmotorspeedway.com
Web: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Fee: Admission

16 Union Street Live! - Concerts are held the third Thursday of each month from May through September, featuring regionally recognized musical entertainment in a family-oriented environment.

Address: Lawn of Historic Courthouse, Union Street, Downtown Concord
Off I-85, exit 58
, Concord, North Carolina
Ph: 704-784-4208 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.concorddowntown.com
Fee: Free and open to the public.

26 Coca-Cola 600 - The longest NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race and in fact is the longest regularly-scheduled automobile race conducted on an oval track anywhere in the world. The stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series do battle in stock car racing’s true endurance test. Don’t miss the patriotic pre-race salute to the U.S. armed forces, which will include an air parade featuring at least 10 vintage war birds, a patriotic flyover and an American bald eagle circling the infield during the National Anthem.

Address: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South , Concord, North Carolina
Web: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Fee: Admission

June

20 Union Street Live! - Concerts are held the third Thursday of each month from May through September, featuring regionally recognized musical entertainment in a family-oriented environment.

Address: Lawn of Historic Courthouse, Union Street , Concord, North Carolina
Ph: 704-784-4208 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.concorddowntown.com
Fee: Free and open to the public.

22 Cruising Downtown Concord - The fourth Saturday of each month April through October you can see North and South Union Street lined with Street Rods, Rat Rods, Classic and Muscle cars. Enjoy the music, eat at one of our many restaurants and check out the specialty shops downtown Concord has to offer. 3:30 - 9:00 PM.

If you need to Google for directions you can use the address of the Historic Courthouse at 65 Union Street, South, Concord, NC 28025

Address: North & South Union Street , Concord, North Carolina
Ph: 704-784-4208 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@www.concorddowntown.com
Web: www.concorddowntown.com
Fee: Free

July

18 Union Street Live! - Concerts are held the third Thursday of each month from May through September, featuring regionally recognized musical entertainment in a family-oriented environment.

Address: Lawn of Historic Courthouse, Union Street, Downtown Concord
Off I-85, exit 58
, Concord, North Carolina
Ph: 704-784-4208 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.concorddowntown.com
Fee: Free and open to the public.

27 Cruising Downtown Concord - The fourth Saturday of each month April through October you can see North and South Union Street lined with Street Rods, Rat Rods, Classic and Muscle cars from 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Enjoy the music, eat at one of our many restaurants and check out the specialty shops downtown Concord has to offer. 3:30 - 9:00 PM.

If you need to Google directions you can use the address of the Historic Courthouse at 65 Union Street, South, Concord, NC 28025

Address: North & South Union Street , Concord, North Carolina
Ph: 704-784-4208 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@www.concorddowntown.com
Web: www.concorddowntown.com
Fee: Free

August

15 Union Street Live! - Concerts are held the third Thursday of each month from May through September, featuring regionally recognized musical entertainment in a family-oriented environment.

Address: Lawn of Historic Courthouse, Union Street, Downtown Concord
Off I-85, exit 58
, Concord, North Carolina
Ph: 704-784-4208 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.concorddowntown.com
Fee: Free and open to the public.

17 Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash - Sparks will fly as the metal-mashing, 2,000-horsepower machines of the Circle K Monster Truck Bash return to The Dirt Track at Charlotte for a night of high-flying action on the planet's most diabolical outdoor course! Kids get in for just $10! 4:00 PM 9:00 PM

Address: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South , Concord, North Carolina
Web: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Fee: Admission

September

6 - 14 Cabarrus County Fair - It is time to smell the sweet funnel cakes, scream together on the wild rides, and win a tiger bigger than you - young and old and everyone in between, the time is NOW to share the fair!

Address: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center , Concord, North Carolina
Ph: (704)920-3976 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.cabarruscountyfair.com

12 - 15 Charlotte Motor Speedway AutoFair - The World's Largest Automotive Extravaganza returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway. The AutoFair annually attracts more than 100,000 visitors. More than 1,500 collectible vehicles of all makes and models will be available for sale in the car corral that rings the 1.5-mile superspeedway. The AutoFair will also feature a collector car auction.

Address: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South , Concord, North Carolina
Web: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Fee: Adult admission $10.

14 - 15 Owl Fest Antique Festival - Come join the White Owl Antique Mall annual Antique Festival. As you stroll around the property you will find hundreds of vendors set up for an enjoyable 2 day event. Vendors will be located around the White Owl property and overflowing into the street. Brookwood Avenue will host vendor spaces and will be closed for this event. Come early for those one of a kind finds.

Shop Vintage to Victorian, Mid-Century to the Eccentric. Our Dealers Bring; Shabby Chic, Architectural Salvage and Industrial Furniture, Vintage Prints, Vintage to Couture Fashion, Interesting Lighting, Clocks and Watches, Outdoor Furniture and Garden Accessories
and much, much more.

Address: 455 Spring St. NW , Concord, North Carolina
Ph: 704-795-2657 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: whiteowlantiquemall@gmail.com
Web: whiteowlantiquemall.com
Fee: FREE

19 Union Street Live! - Concerts are held the third Thursday of each month from May through September, featuring regionally recognized musical entertainment in a family-oriented environment.

Address: Off I-85, exit 58 , Concord, North Carolina
Ph: 704-784-4208 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.concorddowntown.com

October

13 Hispanic Learning Center's International Festival - We are happy to announce the annual International Festival held in Concord, North Carolina on Sunday from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Hosted by the HLC, this free festival will feature music, games, ethnic food, fun, and interesting activities for people of all ages. The location will be in the Heart of Concord primarily on Union Street situated between Cabarrus Avenue and Corbin Avenue. Proceeds from this event will go to help support the Hispanic Learning Center of Cabarrus County. The HLC is a non-profit center for community improvement that targets primarily low income/poverty Hispanic people but is open to anyone with a desire to improve their learning.

Address: Downtown Concord Union Street , Concord, North Carolina
Ph: 704-795-3535 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: d_goedeke@yahoo.com
Web: www.thehlc.org

25 Downtown Candy Craws & Haunted Hayride - 3-6pm. Haunted Hayride (nominal fee).

Address: Off I-85, exit 58 , Concord, North Carolina
Ph: (704)784-4208 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.concorddowntown.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Frank Liske Park

230 acres of open space, including a 10-acre lake for fishing and paddleboats, miniature golf, plenty of playgrounds, picnic shelters, amphitheater, fitness trail and walking trails. Also included are a barn suitable for meetins, family reunions and more;an 11

Concord, NC Parks

Backing Up Classics Motor Car Museum

Stroll down a memory lane of fine motorcars with this fascinating collection of antique, classic and racecars. The museum offers a NASCAR and auto-related gift shop and private meeting and party facilities. Open 7 days a week; Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Just north of Lowe'

Concord, NC Museums

America's Best Value

Located I-85 exit 58. Close to Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord Mills, Charlotte.

Concord, NC Other Attractions

Green Oaks Golf Club

Course Access: Public
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Concord, NC Golf Courses

Fleetwood Camping Resort

Open year-round, this camping resort is located within walking distance of the Speedway's front entrance. It is adjacent to the renowned Rocky River Golf Course and is less than two miles from Concord Mills mall. The camping resort featrues, 462

Concord, NC Businesses

Things to do near Concord, NC

Skylight Exchange & Bookstore

Motto is 'the best old-fashioned milkshakes in town' to accompany sandwiches, vegetarian delights, desserts and fine coffees....

Golden Wok

Free tea with every purchase of at least $3 and before 3:00 p.m. everyday. Free delivery. Call for details. Lunch and dinner ...

Catawba County Chamber of Commerce

Visitor Information Center. Hours M-F 9-5, Saturday and Sunday 9-5. Meeting rooms available. ...

Huck Sansbury Recreational Complex

A popular park with gym, ballfield, lighted tennis courts and walking path. This is the most utilized complex in Person Coun...