11 Reasons to Visit Cabarrus County in Autumn

空气中有一丝凉意, 脚下树叶的嘎吱声, steaming mugs of cider: Get out your scarf and prepare to indulge in the season. From corn mazes and ghost tours to Halloween parties in the park, there are 有很多原因 to visit Cabarrus County in autumn.

令人毛骨悚然的景象

Kids will love going to 康科德’s 大灰狼小屋 在长达一个月的时间里 Howl-o-Ween 事件. From crafting parties and “Boo Bingo” to Monster Bash Dances and a candy-stocked trick-or-treat trail, everyone in your crew will find some Halloween fun.

For another family-friendly experience, dress up the kids and take them to 哈里斯堡’s 在公园里不给糖就捣蛋. Held the last Friday in October, 哈里斯堡公园 欢迎家庭用餐, 供应商, 充气玩具, 万圣节游戏, costume contests and candy collecting.

一个令人毛骨悚然的郊游等待着你 南方格蕾丝酿酒厂 in 愉快的山 when you sign up for the Convicted Spirits Investigations. Led by a professional paranormal investigator, this tour explores the dark corners and dusty depths of the 90-year-old prison the distillery calls home. You’re welcome to bring along any ghost-hunting equipment you have, too.

南瓜补丁

在家族企业 杏仁农场 在康科德, not only can you choose your pumpkin from the farm’s patch, 你可以跳上马车农场之旅, get lost in the four-acre corn maze and enjoy a meet-and-greet with the farm’s animals.

Throughout the month of October, Riverbend农场 in 米德兰 opens its grounds to the public, allowing visitors to meander through its field of pumpkins. A farm wagon escorts guests to and from the field where gourds of all sizes and shapes await selection. Once you find your perfect pumpkin, let the kids frolic on the farm-themed playground.

同样在米德兰， 米德兰农场 提供南瓜地, 儿童爱畜动物园, 秋季主题照片区, 游戏, 拖拉机牵引街头霸王, hay mazes and a playground and bounce house. Don’t miss the farm store stocked with fresh goodies such as local honey and cheese; goat’s milk soap and lotions; and pasture-raised beef, 猪肉和鸡肉.

秋天的味道，节日 & 特别活动

Raise a toast to autumnal adventures! 在啤酒节 卡巴鲁斯酿酒公司 在康科德 serves up authentic German food, plus specials on the brewery’s killer beers, all while showcasing a full lineup of live music throughout the two-day festival. 另一家当地酿酒厂， 百分比自来水房 in 哈里斯堡, celebrates the season with its own party: Burgtober Fest. This Oktoberfest-style 事件 pairs German food with axe-throwing, 吊钢索比赛, stein-carrying比赛, 服装比赛, 面部彩绘和现场音乐. 在卡纳波利斯市中心， 老盔甲啤酒公司 hosts Kantoberfest, a weekend of food, drink and entertainment. While you can expect to see all the veteran-owned brewery’s beers on tap — don’t miss the popular Stinger Ale — there will also be fall-themed 游戏, 游乐设施和现场音乐.

在市中心 愉快的山, the Fall Craft Festival (being held October 5, 2024) kicks off a full day of fall fun. While the kids partake in family-friendly activities and 游戏, adults can browse the vendor stalls featuring one-of-a-kind wares from local artists, craft artisans and small businesses.

September 22 is the first day of fall and the 卡罗莱纳国民队 (9月. 20-22) are the perfect way to speed into the season. While motorsports is a must-see during any time of year in Cabarrus County, the cooler months pack plenty of high-speed action. In addition to two-wide drag racing, fans can also take in the 世界亡命之徒世界总决赛 11月11日，The Dirt Track. 6-9.

免费的 康科德国际艺术节 celebrates countries and cultures across the globe. Plan to visit historic downtown 康科德 on Oct. 5 as the streets are filled with lively performances and music, 工艺品, 还有国际美食.

On Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 5-Nov. 24、访问 卡罗莱纳文艺复兴节 and be immersed in entertainment throughout the Village of Fairhaven. 看表演, shop the open-air artisan marketplace and warm up with hearty eats like giant turkey legs or steamy soup served in a bread bowl.

品味季节

These are just a few of the endless ways to experience autumn in Cabarrus County, 北卡罗莱纳. For a full list of special 事件s, bookmark our 事件日历. A day spent enjoying hayrides and picking pumpkins can work up an appetite. 探索我们的 吃饭的地方 guide and experience the flavor of fall at one of Cabarrus County’s many local restaurants.